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    Public consultation launched on proposed improvements to the planning application process.

    14 August 2026
    Department for Infrastructure

    The Department for Infrastructure is inviting all interested parties to have their say as a consultation is launched on...

    Historic Environment Policy Consultation launched

    14 August 2026
    Department for Communities

    Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a public consultation to inform a proposed Historic Environment Policy...

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    Executive calls on Prime Minister to meet to address mounting financial pressures

    13 August 2026
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    • Countdown continues to Graduated Driver Licensing as advertising campaign launched Department for Infrastructure
    • Historic Environment Policy Consultation launched Department for Communities
    • Public consultation launched on proposed improvements to the planning application process. Department for Infrastructure
    • Infrastructure Minister Kimmins announces £615,000 resurfacing scheme for A5 Beltany Road, Omagh Department for Infrastructure
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    The Budget provides the Executive with an opportunity to improve the lives of people in Northern Ireland by allocating resources to high priority areas.

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    • The Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026.

      Department for Infrastructure Published 17 August 2026
    • FOI DOF/2026-0416 Board Portal Software, Governance Oversight, and Financial Metrics

      Department of Finance Published 17 August 2026
    • Crown Court - Table of offences

      Department of Justice Published 14 August 2026
    • DVA statistical releases to which pre-release access has been granted

      Department for Infrastructure Published 14 August 2026
    • Driver and Vehicle Agency Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics – July 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Published 14 August 2026
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    • Consultation on proposed changes to the Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 09 November 2026
    • Consultation on a Historic Environment Policy for Northern Ireland

      Department for Communities Closes 23 October 2026
    • Review of the Classes and Thresholds in the Schedule to the Planning (Development Management) Regulations (NI) 2015

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 09 October 2026
    • The U7402 Old Bog Road, Moy (Abandonment and Stopping-Up) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 21 September 2026
    • Traffic Calming Scheme - Ashgrove Road, Newtownabbey

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 15 September 2026
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