NEW PLANNING IT SYSTEM - 5th December 2022 - and new fees introduced 6th April 2023
New planning fees across all local authorities were introduced on 6th April 2023 - to view fees CLICK HERE
The NI Planning Portal can be accessed via this URL link:
https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk
The new NI Planning Portal was launched across 10 local authorities on 5th December 2022.
We are aware that there remain some issues accessing the system, especially for members of the public viewing certain kinds of uploaded documentation, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Efforts to resolve all these outstanding difficulties are ongoing.
Please click on this link for FAQs prepared by DfI re outstanding issues --- Planning Portal FAQs | Department for Infrastructure (infrastructure-ni.gov.uk)
For more DfI information concerning the new IT system, please click here: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/planning-portal
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Videos demonstrating the public-facing aspects of the new Planning IT System are available to view through these links:
SUBMITTING NEW APPLICATIONS ONLINE:
THE PUBLIC REGISTER - SEARCHING FOR APPLICATIONS ON NIPP
THE PUBLIC REGISTER --- TRACKING/VIEWING EXISTING APPLICATIONS:
Our office at Church Street, Newtownards is available for pre-booked duty planner appointments, open-file viewings, or registry viewings through a PC near the reception area. Please note that appointments (with the exception of registry viewings) must be made a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. To book an appointment please contact the office at planning@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or by phone on 028 9182 4006 --- between 9am and 4pm. A charge of £10 is payable for an open-file viewing.