Reports and publications
OEP files written submissions ahead of Supreme Court hearing
15.05.2023We have filed written submissions in our intervention in the appeal of R (Finch) v Surrey County Council ahead of the Supreme Court hearing that appeal on 21 and 22 June 2023.
OEP launches call for evidence on nature recovery
10.05.2023The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched a call for evidence as part of its scrutiny of Government’s plans and environmental targets for improving nature.
Draft Air Quality Strategy a step forwards but more work needed to ensure that targets are hit
04.05.2023The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has welcomed the draft Air Quality Strategy but identified six areas for improvement to ensure it results in Government targets being met.
Government consistently failing to complete Post Implementation Reviews of environmental laws, finds OEP
27.03.2023The UK Government is consistently failing to complete reports on the effectiveness of environmental laws, the OEP has found
OEP response to Circular Economy for NI Strategy consultation
21.03.2023OEP recommends strengthening the Circular Economy Strategy for NI
Reports and publications
The OEP is committed to being an open and transparent body that shares its knowledge and data with others. We will regularly publish information about our organisation and its findings on the environment.
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OEP response to Defra consultations on Fisheries Management Plans
30.10.2023The Office for Environmental Protection has responded to Defra’s consultations on Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs).
Review of Nutrient Action Programme in NI a ‘Matter of Urgency’ as Deadline Missed
12.10.2023Helen Venn, OEP Chief Regulatory Officer wrote to DAERA about the failure to meet the 11 October deadline for a review and public consultation of the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP).
Failure to meet NI EIP deadline ‘deeply regrettable’
10.08.2023OEP CEO Natalie Prosser wrote to DAERA about the failure to meet the 25 July statutory deadline for an Environmental Improvement Plan to be laid before the Assembly.
OEP correspondence with Secretary of State as the REUL Bill gained Royal Assent
31.07.2023OEP Chair Dame Glenys Stacey wrote to the Secretary of State for the Environment Thérèse Coffey to seek assurances that environmental protections will not be reversed as a result of the Retained EU Law Bill gaining Royal Assent. Her letter and the reply from the Secretary of State can be found here.
Update on publication of Environmental Targets by Defra
09.12.2022The Office for Environmental Protection has been receiving regular updates from Defra about the progress being made towards the publication of new Environmental Targets.
Correspondence between the OEP and Defra on Environmental Targets October 31 deadline
28.10.2022Correspondence between the OEP and Defra on the October 31 deadline for Environmental Targets.
OEP supports adoption of NI EIP but identifies areas for improvement
22.09.2022The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has written to DAERA to comment on the suitability of adopting the Northern Ireland Environment Strategy as the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP).
Correspondence with DAERA on River Basin Management Plans
04.08.2022Correspondence between the OEP and DAERA on River Basin Management Plans.
Correspondence with Defra on River Basin Management Plans
04.08.2022Correspondence between the OEP and Defra on River Basin Management Plans