Regional Development Strategy
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2035
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy launched the revised Regional Development Strategy (RDS) 2035 at an event in the Waterfront Hall on 15 March 2012. The event attended by representatives of central and local government, the business community, environment groups and the voluntary and community sector provided information on the key thrust of the new Strategy.
The document, an Executive Summary and the associated assessments can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the appropriate link.
- The RDS 2035 (2.19MB)
- RDS Executive Summary (416KB)
- EQIA of RDS 2035 (684KB)
- Summary of Public Consultation (116KB)
- RDS 2035 Post Adoption Statement (672KB)
SPATIAL STRATEGIES ON THE ISLAND OF IRELAND - FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATION
The Department sought views on a draft Framework for Collaboration Document entitled "Spatial Strategies on the Island of Ireland". This consultation started on Tuesday 15 February and ended on Monday 11 April 2011. The consultation document has been prepared jointly with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in the Republic of Ireland.
The document examines the key planning challenges faced by both parts of the Island and discusses the potential for collaboration in spatial planning. It sets out a framework for collaboration at different levels within the public sector which should result in mutual benefits.
The Framework is a non-statutory approach to providing advice and guidance at relevant spatial or geographical scales. The Framework has been screened for equality of opportunity implications and has been screened out for equality impact assessment.
The Department has reviewed the consultations recieved and has liaised with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in the Republic of Ireland and is now preparing a final Framework for Collaboration. Both the consultation document and responses received during the consultation can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the link below.
Spatial Strategies on the Island of Ireland (750KB)
RATHLIN ISLAND POLICY
Conor Murphy, Minister for Regional Development announced on 2 March 2010 that the Executive had introduced a policy for Rathlin Island.
The Minister said: “Since coming into office, I have been committed to improving island life for the people of Rathlin and have championed the development of an Executive Policy for our only inhabited off shore island.
“It is only right that islanders receive access to public services that the rest of us often take for granted and the Executives policy will seek to improve the conditions of all people on the island while also protecting its natural and cultural heritage."
More information is available in the Rathlin Island section of the website.
"The Draft Rathlin Island Policy was open for public consultation from the 10 June 2009 to the 7 October 2009. A report on the consultation process and a summary of the responses received can be viewed by clicking here."
