Northern Ireland has a parallel property and planning law system which is, in general terms, analogous to the systems in England and Wales. However, whilst this is the case, in comparison to the systems in England and Wales, Northern Ireland's property and planning services are considerably more fragmented. A number of regulatory bodies operate within this area, which requires greater coordination than in Great Britain. In addition, there are a greater number of statutory consultees, which clearly impacts upon the timing and cost of such processes.