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Two Newry men found guilty of planning offences

Monday, 15 February 2010

Two men were convicted at Newry Magistrates' Court today for non-compliance with Planning Service Submission Notices.

Mr Sean Hoey of Slatequarry Road, Newry was, fined £200 and ordered to pay £102 costs for failing to comply with a Submission Notice which required him to submit a planning application for the retention of a garage and games room.

Mr Patrick McAteer of Ballyholland Road, Newry, was fined £150 and ordered to pay £86 costs for failing to comply with a Submission Notice which required him to submit a planning application for the retention of a dwelling and garage. Mr McAteer has since submitted an application, however as it was not within the time specified on the notice an offence was committed.

Notes to editors:

  1. Both convictions were brought under Article 23 of the Planning (NI) Order 1991 (as amended) - requiring planning application.
  2. All media enquiries should be directed to the DOE Press Office on 028 9054 0003. Out of office hours please contact the duty press officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.