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NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

This Planning Policy Statement, PPS 16 'Tourism' sets out the Department's planning policy for tourism development, including the main forms of tourist accommodation and tourist amenities. In addition

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Planning Policy Statements (PPSs) set out the policies of the Department of the Environment on particular aspects of land use planning and apply to the whole of Northern Ireland. Their contents will b

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

This Planning Policy Statement, PPS 16 'Tourism' sets out the Department's planning policy for tourism development and also for the safeguarding of tourism assets. It seeks to facilitate economic grow

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

When issued in final form, the policies of this Statement will supersede Tourism Policies SP10 and TOU 1 to TOU 4 of the Planning Strategy for Rural Northern Ireland (PSRNI) and also policy CTY 1 of P

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Tourism is defined by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) as comprising the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Tourism encompasses a very wide range of activities. It can include travel and visits for business, professional and domestic purposes as well as for holidays and recreation. Often, more than one purp

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Tourism makes an important contribution to the Northern Ireland economy in terms of the revenues it generates, the employment opportunities it provides, and the potential it creates for economic growt

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Through utilising existing environmental, historical, cultural and geographic assets, tourism can be a key economic driver capable of stimulating further growth and development opportunities. This has

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The WTO promotes sustainable tourism and defines this as: "tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunity for the future".

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Sustainable tourism development is brought about by balancing the needs of tourists and the tourism industry with those of the destination. This requires management and the land use planning system ha

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The Tourism Strategic Framework for Action 2004-2007 (SFA) set out priorities for tourism in Northern Ireland up to 2007 and underpinned the development of the Tourism Signature projects. Since then m

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

DETI is progressing a Tourism 'Priorities for Action' Plan which is due to be published in early 2013 subject to Executive agreement. The Plan stems from consultation on the TSNI, and subsequent discu

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The 'Priorities for Action' Plan will be the key document for tourism going forward for the period 2014/15 to ensure that tourism commitments in the Programme for Government are delivered. The Plan wi

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Key targets are to increase visitor numbers to 4.2 million and tourist revenue to £676 million by December 2014. The longer term targets set out in the draft TSNI remain unchanged i.e. to double the e

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The Regional Development Strategy 2035 (RDS) is the spatial strategy of the Executive. It aims to provide long term policy direction with a strategic spatial perspective to facilitate and guide the pu

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

In terms of land use planning, the RDS provides an overarching strategic framework and spatial context for development plans and planning policies.

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Promoting a sustainable approach to the provision of tourism infrastructure (RG4) is one of five elements of regional guidance set out in the RDS aimed at underpinning sustainable economic growth in N

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The guidance set out in RG 4 seeks to apply this sustainable approach to tourism development in the following ways: • Promote a balanced approach that safeguards tourism infrastructure while benefitin

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The Rural White Paper Action Plan (RWPAP) which is being led by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has been developed to provide a framework for the Executive in seeking to add

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The RWPAP notes that there are opportunities for the rural economy to grow and employment prospects to be enhanced through tourism and by ensuring a

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tourism is specifically included in two of the actions listed in the Action Plan. Firstly, there is an ongoing commitment that DETI as the lead Department will continue to support opportunities for re

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The aim of this Planning Policy Statement (PPS) is to manage the provision of sustainable and high quality tourism developments in appropriate locations within the built and natural environment.

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The objectives of this Planning Policy Statement are to: • facilitate sustainable tourism development in an environmentally sensitive manner; • contribute to the growth of the regional economy by faci

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Development plans set out how future development will be accommodated in the plan area over the plan period within the overarching strategic framework provided by the RDS. The preparation of a develop

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Such a strategy could incorporate: how future tourism demand is best accommodated; the safeguarding of key tourism assets; the identification of potential growth areas and activities e.g. through the

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The extent to which a development plan engages in the preparation of a tourism development strategy and the associated tourism policies that flow from it is largely a matter for local determination an

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Development Plans will also need to consider how certain requirements of regional tourism policy as set out in PPS 16 are to be addressed locally, for example in regard to the safeguarding of tourism

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Pending the transfer of the development plan function to local government, such Plans should also have regard to Tourism Area Plans prepared by local councils.

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Some existing and emerging development plans contain specific tourism policies tailored to the needs or opportunities of their areas. Tourism policies in such plans will be afforded substantial weight

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Proposals for tourism development in the countryside will be facilitated through PPS 16 (policies TSM 2 to TSM 7) and other planning policy documents that provide scope for tourism development in the

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Tourist Amenity proposals • New build or extension of existing buildings or use of land – PPS 16 (policy TSM 2) • Conversion and reuse of an existing building to provide a tourist amenity – PPS 21 (po

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Single Unit Self Catering Accommodation proposals • New Build within the grounds of an existing or approved hotel, self catering complex, guest house or holiday park (Policy TSM 5) • Conversion and re

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

New build – associated with an existing or approved tourist amenity - PPS 16 (Policy TSM 5) Proposals involving the reuse or adaptation of existing farm buildings, including (exceptionally) a new buil

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

New build – on the edge of a settlement – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 3) Replacement of a suitable building in the countryside – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 3) New build proposals that comply with local policies in dev

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

New build – on the edge of a settlement – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 3) Replacement of a suitable building in the countryside – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 3) New build proposals that comply with local policies in dev

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

• New build proposals that comply with local policies in development plans, for example within tourism opportunity zones or other such areas as may be designated for tourism development by the Plan. •

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• New holiday parks and extension of existing sites – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 6) • Minor extension of existing sites – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 6) • Proposals that comply with local policies in development plans

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

In discharging its development management and plan functions relating to tourism development, the planning authority will ensure adequate and proportionate consultation with relevant bodies. Where a p

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

In exercise of its responsibility for planning control in Northern Ireland the Department assesses development proposals against all planning policies and other material considerations that are releva

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The planning policies of this Statement must therefore be read together and in conjunction with the relevant contents of development plans and other planning policy publications, including the Regiona

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Planning permission will be granted for a proposal for tourism development (including a tourist amenity or tourist accommodation) within a settlement; provided it is of a nature appropriate to the set

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Tourism can be beneficial for urban areas and help to deliver development that is sustainable. It can support existing services and facilities such as retail, catering, entertainment, leisure, and tra

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

While the policy will provide for tourism development within settlements, account will be taken of the nature, size, scale and design of the development and its impact on the appearance and character

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Planning permission will be granted for a tourist amenity in the countryside where it is demonstrated that: a) it is in association with and requires a site at or close to a particular tourism attract

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Where a proposed tourist amenity is of regional importance or is otherwise significant in terms of the extent of new build or the scale of engineering operations it must demonstrate substantial benefi

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

A proposal for the extension of an existing tourist amenity will be permitted where the scale and nature of the proposal does not harm the rural character, landscape quality or environmental integrity

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Any conversion, extension or new building should respect the scale, design and materials of the original building(s) on the site and any historic or architectural interest they may have.

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

A tourist amenity is defined by the Tourism (NI) Order 1992 as an amenity, facility or service provided primarily for tourists but does not include tourist accommodation.

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Tourist amenities are diverse in terms of their nature, scale and function and not all proposals will be suited to an urban location. For example, there may be a functional need for facilities associa

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The impact of proposals on rural character, landscape and natural / built heritage is an important consideration in their assessment, particularly within areas designated for their landscape, natural