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Planning has a major impact on the way our communities develop, our environment and our quality of life. It is important that every citizen has the right to have their say.
But the Department of the Environment is trying to erode our right to be heard. We think this is unacceptable!
We're not alone. A broad coalition of organisations and individuals support these vital measures.
We are calling for three measures to stop the erosion of our rights:
1. Protect the right to be heard: the proposal to remove the right to be heard at local planning inquiries should be withdrawn - opportunities to participate in planning should be strengthened, not reduced.
2. Give communities and developers equal rights to appeal: there should be a full and meaningful consultation on whether third party rights of appeal should be introduced.
3. Ensure planners consult with communities: A Statement of Community Involvement in Planning should be introduced here just as it has been in England.
We'd like you to join us!
Complete this form (PDF format) and return it to us at:
Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland
7 Donegall Street Place
BELFAST
BT1 2FN
Email: foe-ni@foe.co.uk
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