How we make Planning decisions

The type, size and complexity of an application will determine how a decision is made. There are three ways in which a decision can be made:

the Planning Committee will consider all major applications in Ards and North Down
a Planning Officer may have the authority to determine smaller, more straightforward applications
the Department for Infrastructure will make decisions that have regional significance

Full details are set out in our Revised Scheme of Delegation (1st July 2020): Scheme of Delegation (1 July 2020) (PDF) [76KB](opens new window)