Banbridge, Newry and Mourne Inquiry
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Objections to Proposed Green Belt and Countryside Policy Area Designations
Following the publication of Planning Policy Statement 21 - Sustainable Development in the Countryside, the Department has confirmed that it intends to withdraw the proposed Greenbelt/Countryside Policy Area designations in draft BNMAP. Consequently, objections to these designations will not be considered by the Commission.
Copies of correspondence with the Department are available below.
PPS 21 and draft Development Plans (217KB) 
The last session of the Public Examination of the draft Banbridge Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015 took place on Friday 19th March 2010.
The Commissioners are considering the information presented before completing their report and making their recommendations to the Department. The timescale for delivery of the report is the end of 2011. Any updates will be announced on this website.
The Commissioners would like to thank all who participated in the Examination.
Please note that the Commission received a copy of TSNI Consultation document and supporting evidence from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on 1th March 2010.
Contact Us
Any queries about the Examination should be directed to the Commission’s Programme Officer, dbnmap@pacni.gov.uk
