Media Operational Notice

Public Accounts Committee to hear from officials as part of Planning Appeals Commission Inquiry

The Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee has launched an Inquiry into the findings of the Northern Ireland Audit Office report, A Strategic Review of the Planning Appeals Commission.

As well as examining the report's findings and recommendations, the Committee’s Inquiry will also consider what action is needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Planning Appeals Commission.

At its meeting this week, the Committee will be briefed by officials from the Planning Appeals Commission.

Date:                           Thursday 08 October 2026

2.10pm – 4.30pm       Inquiry into A Strategic Review of the Planning Appeals Commission

Ms Andrea Kells, Planning Appeals Commission
Ms Pamela O'Donnell, Planning Appeals Commission
Ms Jemma Lynas, Planning Appeals Commission
Ms Dorinnia Carville, Northern Ireland Audit Office
Mr Stuart Stevenson, DoF

Location:                    Senate Chamber, Parliament Buildings

Watch:                        Home - Northern Ireland Assembly TV

For media enquiries, please contact felicity.templeton@niassembly.gov.uk / 07977 635930 and for further details see the Business Diary.

Notes:

• The Planning Appeals Commission is an independent body which deals with a wide range of land use planning issues and related matters. See more here
• Read the NIAO report, A Strategic Review of the Planning Appeals Commission here