Department of the Environment Orders
- Environment (Northern Ireland) Order
- Local Government Miscellaneous (Northern Ireland) Order
- Planning Amendment (Northern Ireland) Order
Brief Summary of the Order
Combines the provisions contained in the Assembly's Pollution, Prevention and Control; Local Air Quality Management; and Areas of Special Scientific Interest Bills. Provides for a regulatory framework for a high level of protection of the environment through the prevention or reduction of emissions to air, water and land as a result of industrial activities; will establish an effective local air quality management system; introduces measures to allow for the better protection and management of Areas of Special Scientific Interest; and will meet a number of EU commitments which are at various stages of infraction proceedings.
Date Draft Order Laid
25 November 2002
House of Commons
Delegated Legislation Standing Committee
03 December 2002
Approved by Commons
04 December 2002
Lords
16 December 2002
Order Made at Meeting of Privy Council
17 December 2002
Brief Summary of the Order
Provides for putting in place a new methodology for the distribution of the resources element of general grant payable to district councils; extends the powers of district councils to promote economic development; and provides powers to district councils to engage in community safety activity.
Date Draft Order Laid
15 November 2002
House of Commons
Delegated Legislation Standing Committee
26 November 2002
Approved by Commons
27 November 2002
Lords
5 December 2002
Order Made at Meeting of Privy Council
17 December 2002
Brief Summary of the Order
Combines the provisions contained in the Assembly's Planning (Amendment) and Strategic Planning Bills. Strengthens planning enforcement powers, gives primacy to development plans in the determination of planning applications and assists the implementation of the regional development strategy.
Date Draft Order Laid
16 January 2003
House of Commons
Delegated Legislation Standing Committee
04 February 2003
Approved by Commons
13 February 2003
Lords
10 February 2003
Order Made at Meeting of Privy Council
27 February 2003
