Explanatory Memorandum

Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 25

4 May 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 13: Financial Provisions.

Section 225: Grants to bodies providing assistance in relation to certain development proposals

These provisions allow the Department to award a grant to an organisation which is assisting the community with understanding planning policy, or which is providing technical expertise to allow development proposals to be easily understood.  Grants may also be made to organisations which aim to further the preservation, conservation and regeneration of historic buildings.  The organisations being funded must not be profit making bodies.