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Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The provision of a sufficient supply of land for housing is a core component of the LDP. There is currently an ample supply of land already identified in existing development plans, and future growth

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

For proposals of 20 units or more, a minimum of 20% must demonstrate how the 'Lifetime Homes' approach has been taken account of, to ensure that new developments are accessible to all and will assist

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council will only permit a residential development of 40 units or greater, where a minimum of 10% of the total units, are provided as affordable housing. Where a proposed site has been artificiall

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The affordable housing element of the proposed development should be distributed throughout the general housing layout and not be easily distinguishable by means of its general design, materials or fi

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Where it is demonstrated that a development is not viable, a reduced or alternative provision of affordable housing may be acceptable.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Residential development proposals of 25 units or more, or on sites of 1 hectare or more, will be expected to provide well designed, safe and accessible public open space as an integral part of the ove

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

A reduction in these open space standards will be considered in the case of apartment development or where the development is designed to integrate with and make use of adjoining public open space.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

For schemes of 10 units or more, including outline applications, the Council will require the submission of a Design and Access Statement, to provide evidence of how the development will deliver a qua

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Historically, difficulties have been experienced by social housing providers in securing the land necessary for affordable housing provision. To assist the delivery of affordable housing and promote m

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

To ensure that affordable housing is appropriately integrated within the layout, the affordable units should wherever possible be 'pepper-potted' throughout the development and not be distinguishable

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

To secure the provision of affordable housing required under this policy, the Council may require developers to enter into a planning agreement under Section 76 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland)

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

To help meet the full range of housing needs advocated in the SPPS, the Council will also encourage the 'Lifetime Homes' approach, as well as

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Residential development comprising of 10 or more units;

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The purpose of this Appendix is to set out the Council's detailed guidance to provide a consistent basis against which to consider an extension and/or alteration to a dwelling house or flat, including

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The guidance is intended to advise homeowners on how to extend or alter their property in a neighbourly manner that is sympathetic with the original property, respects the character and appearance of

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Although the guidance may not cover all the site specific issues that can arise it covers the main considerations that will be taken into account when determining a planning application. If it is foll

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

An extension or alteration to a residential property should be designed to become an integral part of the property both functionally and visually. Such works should not be designed in isolation solely

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The overall aim is to encourage high quality design solutions irrespective of whether the approach followed seeks to mirror the style of the existing property or adopts a contemporary modern design ap

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

An extension or alteration should not be so large or so prominent as to dominate the host property or its wider surroundings, rather development proposals should be in scale with existing and adjoinin

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Dominance is the extent to which a new development adversely impinges on the immediate aspect or outlook from an adjoining property. Neighbouring occupiers should not be adversely affected by a sense

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Sunlight and daylight are valued elements in a good quality living environment. Effective daylighting can reduce the need for electric lighting, while sunlight can contribute towards meeting some of t

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Where an extension is poorly sited or badly designed it can cast a shadow that may reduce a neighbour's daylight and adversely affect their amenity to an unacceptable level. It is important, therefore

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In terms of daylighting, the effect on all rooms, apart from halls, landings, bathrooms and utility rooms will be considered. Where an extension would be likely to reduce the amount of light entering

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Significant problems of sunlight or daylight loss are most likely to occur in terraced or semi-detached housing situations and it is here that most care needs to be taken. An extension should be kept

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is available to households who otherwise could not house themselves, for example, because they would struggle to afford the cost of housing in the open market, or they need a specif

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Intermediate Rent homes are intended to remain as Intermediate housing for rent for the longer term. By offering tenancies of up to five years at a time with the option to renew, (subject to agreement

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

From the very outset in drawing up a housing proposal, where a developer identifies that a scheme will trigger the requirements of policy DM 17, they should contact a RHA or other relevant operator of

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Applicants are encouraged to seek information on the affordable housing requirement from a RHA or other relevant operator, prior to a Pre-Application Discussion (PAD) with the Council. Advice should b

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Prior to the PAD, applicants should also refer to the NIHE 'Commissioning Prospectus' which provides housing associations, developers and other interested stakeholders with detailed information about

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Following initial discussions taking place between the applicant and a RHA or other relevant operator, the use of a well-informed PAD between an applicant and the Councils will support the preparation

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

It is however acknowledged that for certain types of proposals, which for example propose affordable homes by way of apartment development within the general layout, that small clusters of affordable

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The assessment of viability can be carried out using an independent model. Although not exhaustive, this will typically include the following list of information: • Developers/applicants development a

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

If it is determined that a proposal involving affordable housing is not viable, a reduced level or an alternative approach to delivering affordable housing requirements may be acceptable subject to th

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Paragraph 7.40 of the Plan Strategy indicates that in exercising policy DM 17, that the provision of affordable housing may be secured by the developer entering into a planning agreement under Section

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Where a Section 76 agreement is required, it is recognised that a number of possible methods exist for the delivery of the affordable housing, therefore clauses within the Section 76 Agreement will ne

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

There may be occasions where development is delivered over a number of phases, based on an agreed concept masterplan. In such circumstances, the Council will normally include specific triggers in the

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Annex 3 Planning Application

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

The Workplace Regulations apply to the common parts of flats and similar buildings if people such as cleaners, wardens and caretakers are employed to work in these common parts. Where the requirements

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

The guidance in Section 3 is concerned with various aspects of the geometry and safety of stairs and certain ladders. This includes common provisions for all stairs and additional provisions for – (a)

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

A private stair or a common stair in a block of dwellings, should comply with the provisions of paragraphs 3.4 to 3.28.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

Table 3.1 Rise and going Category | Rise minimum (mm) | Rise maximum (mm) | Going minimum (mm) | Going maximum (mm) Private stair | 75 | 220* | 220 | — A common stair in a block of dwellings | 75 | 1

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

The minimum unobstructed widths for a flight, in a private stair and a common stair in a block of dwellings, are given in Table 3.2 and should be measured in accordance with Diagram 3.4.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

Table 3.2 Widths of flights in a private stair and a common stair in a block of dwellings Category | Minimum unobstructed width (mm) Private stair - (a) providing access to one room only (not being

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

A common stair in a block of dwellings should have steps with rises that are not open, step nosings which are distinguishable, through permanent contrasting brightness and have a suitable profile such

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

A landing should be provided at the top and bottom of every flight. The width of a landing should be not less than the width of the stair. The going of a landing should be not less than – (a) in a pri

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

Flights in a private stair with a total rise of more than 600 mm and a common stair in a block of dwellings, should have a continuous handrail that gives firm support and a firm grip and be located –

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

To give warning of a change in level i.e. the start or finish of a flight, the handrail to a common stair in a block of dwellings, should extend horizontally for a distance of not less than 300 mm, al

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

A ramp or a series of ramps with a total rise of more than 600 mm should have a continuous handrail that gives firm support and a firm grip – (a) on at least one side where the ramp is 1000 mm wide or

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

A ramp should be not more than – (a) 10 m in length where the gradient of the ramp does not exceed 1 in 15; or (b) 5 m in length where the gradient of the ramp does not exceed 1 in 12.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

A ramp should have a surface width of not less than 1200 mm. Where a handrail is provided, the width at handrail level may be reduced to not less than 1000 mm.