Environmental principles policy statement for Northern Ireland

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, 2026
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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Comprises Northern Ireland's policy statement on environmental principles. Covers: purpose of the policy statement; improvement of environmental protection and sustainable development; understanding the statement; due regard duty; exclusions to the policy; proportionality; implementation and record keeping; environmental principles; general application of the principles; other relevant policy considerations; monitoring and reporting; and Windsor Framework/Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.

History

First published: 2 March 2026.

Subjects

  • Environmental protection
  • Planning and development
  • Environmental planning/land

Publisher History

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is one of nine Northern Ireland departments, which has responsibility for food, farming, environmental, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy and the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland. Previously known as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.

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