Planning and Environment

1. Secure the release of the sustainability fund in Northern Ireland and ensure QPANI has a key role in the decision making process on where the fund is to be allocated.
2. Work with relevant organisations and individuals in order to inform and advise members on impending legislation that may impact on their operations
3. Lobby and work with key organisations and individuals in order to reduce waiting times on Planning applications.
4. Respond to relevant consultation papers in order to highlight the industry view and to minimise any negative impact on members operations.
5. Advise and inform members on energy efficency and carbon reduction measures. Direct members to appropriate sources of information that will assist in identifying and reducing their energy usage.
6. Support the work of our Biodiversity officer and promote the industry biodiversity action plan. (you may wish to view the biodiversity pages)

Key Performance Indicators

1. Number of members with environmental management systems.
2. Compliane levels with the ALCS.
3. Convictions for infringements
4. Compliance levels on water and IPC consents
5. Trees Planted
6. Volumes of recycled / secondary materials used.
7. Energy use

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Better Regulation letter from Regional Director

Better Regulation Report Form (pdf)