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Specific Objectives
3.1NI-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
tourismsite-planningruralcommercialMultiple (3 or more) New Build Self Catering Accommodation
5.4NI-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
commercialtourismaccommodationsite-planningHotels
5.5NI-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
commercialtourismaccommodationsite-planningGuest Houses and Hostels
5.6NI-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
commercialtourismaccommodationsite-planningruralConsultation on Tourism Development
6.1NI-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
tourismcommercialsite-planningTourism Development in Settlements
TSM 1NI-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
non-domesticcommercialpublic-buildingJustification for Tourism in Urban Areas
7.3NI-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
commercialnon-domesticDesign and Contextual Considerations for Tourism Development
7.4NI-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
commercialnon-domesticconservationsite-planningTourist Amenities in the Countryside - New Proposals
TSM 2NI-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
non-domesticcommercialtourismruralsite-planningRegional Importance and Significant Proposals
TSM 2NI-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
non-domesticcommercialtourismruralsite-planningExtension of Existing Tourist Amenities
TSM 2NI-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
non-domesticcommercialtourismruralsite-planningDesign of Conversion, Extension or New Buildings
TSM 2NI-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.
non-domesticcommercialtourismruralsite-planningDefinition of Tourist Amenity
7.5NI-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.
non-domesticcommercialtourismNew Build Hotel, Guest House or Tourist Hostel on the Periphery of a Settlement - Specific Criteria
PPS 16NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
A firm proposal to develop a hotel, guest house or tourist hostel on land at the edge of a settlement will be permitted subject to the following specific criteria: • there is no suitable site within t
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningexternal-spaceSequential Locational Test for New Build Hotel, Guest House or Tourist Hostel on Periphery
PPS 16NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Where the principle of a new building on the periphery of a settlement is established through meeting the above criteria, the planning authority will apply a sequential locational test, with preferenc
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningChange of Use or Replacement of Hotel, Guest House or Tourist Hostel
PPS 16NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Any proposed change of use or replacement of a hotel, guest house or tourist hostel approved under this policy to a non tourism use will be resisted, unless it is demonstrated that: (a) the facility i
non-domesticcommercialExpansion of Existing Hotels, Guest Houses and Tourist Hostels
PPS 16NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
A proposal for the expansion of an existing hotel, guest house or tourist hostel will be permitted subject to the following specific criteria:
non-domesticcommercialTSM 6: New and Extended Holiday Parks in the Countryside - Permission Criteria
TSM 6NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Planning permission will be granted for a new holiday park or an extension to an existing facility where it is demonstrated that the proposal will create a high quality and sustainable form of tourism
commercialtourismruralsite-planningTSM 6(a): Landscape Capacity Assessment
TSM 6(a)NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The site is located in an area that has the capacity to absorb the holiday park development, without adverse impact on visual amenity and rural character;
commercialtourismruralsite-planningTSM 6(b): Landscape Integration
TSM 6(b)NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Effective integration into the landscape must be secured primarily through the utilisation of existing natural or built features. Where appropriate, planted areas or discrete groups of trees will be r
commercialtourismruralsite-planningexternal-spaceTSM 6(c): Communal Open Space Provision
TSM 6(c)NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Adequate provision (normally around 15% of the site area) is made for communal open space (including play and recreation areas and landscaped areas), as an integral part of the development;
commercialtourismruralexternal-spacesite-planningTSM 6(d): Caravan Pitch Layout
TSM 6(d)NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The layout of caravan pitches / motor homes is informal and characterised by discrete groupings or clusters of units separated through the use of appropriate soft landscaping;
commercialtourismruralsite-planningTSM 6(e): Design of Development Elements
TSM 6(e)NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The design of the development, including the design and scale of ancillary buildings and the design of other elements including internal roads, paths, car parking areas, walls and fences, is appropria
commercialtourismruralsite-planningTSM 6(f): Environmental and Heritage Assets
TSM 6(f)NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Environmental assets including features of the archaeological and built heritage, natural habitats, trees and landscape features are identified and, where appropriate, retained and integrated in a sui
commercialtourismruralsite-planningconservationTSM 6(g): Water Supply and Sewerage Services
TSM 6(g)NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Mains water supply and sewerage services must be utilised where available and practicable.
commercialtourismdrainageGlossary of Terms - Tourism
APPENDIX 1NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Tourism The activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes (World Tourism Org
non-domesticcommercialtourismConvenient Location Relative to Existing Tourism Development
NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
the proposed development is conveniently located with respect to existing tourism development in the local area.
non-domesticcommercialsite-planning