5 findings available

Investigation into CCEA’s handling of student’s exam grade appeal

We found no maladministration in the way the Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment’s made its decision about an exam grade, but were critical of the system it had in place for receiving appeals.

Investigation Report

Investigation into the handling of a planning application by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council failed to provide an applicant with the reasons why its Planning Committee deferred a decision on his planning application.  An Ombudsman's report was also critical of excessive delays when responding to the applicant's concerns.

Investigation Report

Investigation finds planning application was not properly considered

The Ombudsman has found that an application to build a residential nursing home in County Down was, in part, incorrectly assessed by planners.

Investigation Report

Investigation of a complaint against Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

A man’s complaint about how his planning application was dealt with has been partially upheld by the Public Services Ombudsman.

Investigation Report

Ombudsman critical of Transport NI’s failure to provide and record reasons why four planning applications were considered acceptable.

An investigation into the way Transport NI (now DfI Roads) dealt with consultation responses to a planning application has led to the Ombudsman making a number of recommendations.

Investigation Report

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