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4 findings available

Council dealt with complaint in line with procedures

A man believed that North Down and Ards Borough Council should have independently verified whether planning orders had been breached, rather than taking the word of the developer. We did not uphold the complaint.

Investigation Report
Not upheld

Council accused of lack of enforcement action over garden cabin

We investigated a complaint that Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council should have enforced planning rules over a garden cabin.

Investigation Report

Restrictive Practices in Northern Ireland Schools - an overview report

This report contains details of investigations into restrictive practices in schools, identifies recurring themes, and includes a number of recommendations to the Department of Education.

Own Initiative Investigation

Ombudsman critical of council’s handling of planning application

We found that failings by Ards and North Down Borough Council resulted in delays to a golf club’s planning application.

Investigation Report