cropx.jpg){kind=spacer}
MHK Bill Malarkey claimed last week that the planning appeals process is biased unfairly in favour of developers and Government departments.
He maintains that those with deep pockets usually get their own way - often to the detriment of residents who oppose their schemes.
DoLGE Minister John Shimmin (pictured) says the planning system is transparent and open - but that developers are often more familiar with the processes involved:
Emergency road closure in Tromode this evening
It's to remove a large fallen tree
Chief minister keen to release the lease for offshore wind farm
Chris Thomas says legal advice will be needed first
What have your MHKs promised you? Middle
Jane Poole-Wilson and James Cochrane were electedÂ
How do you solve a problem like the economy?
We've been finding out why fixing the Island's economy is such a big priority for our new government