Protect the Environment

The Department of the Environment's aim is to secure a better and safer environment and support effective local government.  

Contributing to this aim the Department has two divisions which continually work towards protecting the environment. These divisions are:-

Planning and Environmental Policy Group (PEPG) is responsible for formulating and developing environmental policy and legislation in Northern Ireland. For more information about PEPG go to Planning and Environmental Policy Group About Us, or see topics listed under Protect the Environment

Environment & Heritage Service takes the lead in advising on, and in implementing the Government's environmental policy and strategy in Northern Ireland. For further information go to www.ehsni.gov.uk