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NI-wide·PPS 13 Transportation and Land Use

Planning Policy Statement 13 (PPS 13) Transportation and Land Use

NI-wide·PPS 13 Transportation and Land Use

PPS13 has been prepared in line with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's "A Guide to Rural Proofing - considering the needs of rural communities". Rural proofing ensures that the nee

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As good practice, this PPS was subjected to Sustainability Appraisal in anticipation of the July 2004 deadline for compliance with the European Directive on Strategic Environmental Appraisal (SEA). Th

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The Department is of the opinion that it is not required to publish an environmental assessment as specified in the new legislation because the first formal preparatory act (publication of draft PPS 1

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The need to integrate land use and transportation is a key objective in delivering the transportation vision. Integration can contribute to sustainable development in the following ways: • it will red

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The RDS strategic objectives which shape this PPS are: • to develop a Regional Strategic Transport Network, based on key transport corridors, to enhance accessibility to regional facilities and servic

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to extend travel choice for all sections of the community by enhancing public transport (SPG-TRAN 2) Improving the quality and accessibility of public transport and retaining options for more innovati

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to integrate land use and transportation (SPG-TRAN 3) People travel everyday for work, shopping, school and leisure. Planning the location of development together with transport infrastructure and ser

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to change the regional travel culture and contribute to healthier lifestyles (SPG-TRAN 4) The car is often the first choice in daily travel. Changing travel culture means influencing people towards th

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to develop and enhance the Metropolitan Transport Corridor Network; to improve public transport service in the Belfast Metropolitan Area; to manage travel demand within the Belfast Metropolitan Area (

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to create an accessible countryside with a responsive transport network that meets the needs of the rural community (SPG-RNI 4). Rural areas are the least accessible parts of Northern Ireland and exhi

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The RTS supports the RDS by aligning transport planning with progress towards the achievement of its transportation vision for the region. As part of that process the RTS defines the characteristics o

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The RTS sets out the delivery structures and identifies the transport plans through which it will be implemented: the Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan (RSTN TP); the Belfast Metropo

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The transport plans will support the spatial development strategy in the RDS and will inform emerging development plans being prepared by DOE Planning Service. Transport studies will be undertaken by

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Each transport plan will include a full range of transport initiatives including public transport improvements, measures to support walking and cycling, highway improvements, road maintenance,

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capital works and other relevant policy measures, in line with the strategic investment priorities set by the RTS. They will also identify targets, performance indicators and other outputs in support

NI-wide·PPS 13 Transportation and Land Use

27. The primary objective of this PPS is to integrate land use planning and transport by: • promoting sustainable transport choices; • promoting accessibility for all; and • reducing the need to trave

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This section outlines the General Principles to be applied to the planning and delivery of transportation and development. These General Principles have been drawn from the strategic policy guidance c

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Development plans and transport plans have a complementary role to play in promoting greater integration of transportation and land use planning and they should reinforce each other. This will help to

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In practice, this process will require close liaison between land use planners, transport planners and public transport providers. A key stage in the process should be the preparation of a transport s

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The study should also provide the basis to determine the extent to which potential development land is accessible by all modes of transport. Thus, it will help inform the process of land use allocatio

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Where the transport study or transport plan puts forward any schemes or measures, which have land use implications, these should be identifi ed in the development plan. Further information on transpor

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Accessibility by modes of transport other than the private car should be a key consideration in the location and design of development.

NI-wide·PPS 13 Transportation and Land Use

The location and design of development has a fundamental influence on travel patterns. In the allocation of land in a development plan and making decisions on development proposals, a key aim will be

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The following criteria should be employed in the determination of land use, while also taking into account other planning polices and environmental aims: Accessibility by modes of transport other than

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In cities and towns, land use allocations should help support existing public transport provision and provide the potential to improve it. Ways should be sought to maximise the potential of the railwa

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The process of accessibility analysis should be employed to assist in the identifi cation of appropriate sites where integration with public transport, cycling, walking and the responsible use of the

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In larger urban areas, the potential of key sites, made highly accessible by a variety of transport modes should be realised. This may be achieved by linking higher density and mixed use developments

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Land for distribution and storage facilities should be allocated locations at the edge of urban areas, that benefit from ease of access to the Regional Strategic Transport Network and should, where fe

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Ensuring that developments, which would generate a significant number of trips, (such as major employment uses, retailing, offices, public services or mixed use schemes), offer a choice of access by p

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Ensuring the provision of local facilities as an integral element of new residential development can greatly assist in reducing the overall need to travel by car and increase the vitality and overall

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The design and layout of development should facilitate ease of access by public transport, support walking and cycling and meet the needs of people with disabilities and others whose mobility is impai

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The development of tourism facilities and tourist nodes linked to a specifi c physical, cultural or historic site should provide for access by public transport, walking and cycling wherever feasible.

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Transport Assessment (TA) represents a significant tool, that will assist in the integration of transport policy and land use planning. TA is a comprehensive review of all the potential transport impa

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TA subsumes the system of Traffic Impact Assessment. TA starts from the basis of considering all modes of transport. It should, where appropriate, propose a package of measures designed to promote acc

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Travel Plans are documents that set out a package of complementary measures for the overall delivery of more sustainable travel patterns. They should be implemented to encourage a shift in transport m

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A Travel Plan should set out a clear set of targets, measurable outputs and should set out the arrangements for monitoring the progress of the plan, as well as arrangements for enforcement in the even

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any legal agreement. Monitoring should be an on-going process leading to annual review and an update of the Travel Plan. The developer/future occupier will be responsible for meeting the costs of moni

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Developers should bear the costs of transport infrastructure necessitated by their development.

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Where a development necessitates the provision of additional transport infrastructure, including new or improved public transport services, developers will be required to bear the costs of these works

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For zoned land or key sites, the development plan should identify the requirements for significant new transport infrastructure or services necessary to facilitate the development. Supporting infrastr

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Planning conditions may be imposed or a planning or other legal agreement may be required, to ensure the appropriate phasing and implementation of any necessary improvements to transport infrastructur

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Controls on parking should be employed to encourage more responsible use of the private car and to bring about a change in travel behaviour.

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The availability of car parking space is a significant factor in influencing travel patterns and the nature of traffic in any particular area. Until recently the practice in relation to car parking pr

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A key element of integrated transport and land use policy should be to consider the need for parking restraint measures to reduce reliance on the private car and to help reduce congestion.

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The two main policy influences on the availability of car parking are the control and pricing of public car parking and the application of parking standards in association with new development. The tr

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Public car parking provision is essential to the vitality and viability of town and city centres. There may, however, be significant economic benefits in releasing certain parking land for other forms

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Planning Policy Statement 3 "Access, Movement and Parking" establishes a single set of parking standards for new development. However, it recognises that a reduced level of car parking provision may b

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The identifi cation of suitable areas will be an integral part of the development of a car parking strategy and will require liaison between land use planners, transport planners and public transport

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Reducing the availability of car parking should form part of an integrated transport approach with enhanced public transport service and the effective management of traffic. Complementary measures may