Bill seeks to eradicate corrupt and bad planning

NEW laws will strengthen the powers of local authorities to refuse planning permission to rogue developers.

Fri, 29 May, 2009 - 01:00
Paul O’Brien Political Correspondent

Environment Minister John Gormley published details of the bill yesterday that seeks to eradicate corrupt and bad planning processes.

The key aim of the Planning and Development [Amendment] Bill 2009 is to “strengthen local democracy and accountability”, the Green Party leader said.

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