The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a public consultation to help inform

any future focused review of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS).

The SPPS sets out the regional planning policies for the orderly and consistent development of land. Due to the climate emergency and the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, the Department is looking at how its planning policies can help to reduce carbon emissions, as it collectively chart the path to net zero by 2050.

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The Department is currently finalising the review of planning policy for renewable and low carbon energy, which was consulted on last year. In addition, it will consider whether the rest of the SPPS remains appropriate and fit for purpose in relation to climate change.

During the consultation the public, stakeholders and planning authorities will be engaged with on the proposed areas of focus for a review of the SPPS and will be invited to submit evidence on the relevant factors that can assist with determining the best way forward.

The consultation is open until 5.00 pm on 28 March 2024.