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RDS guidance on sustainable tourism development
2.8NI-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
tourismsite-planningexternal-spaceTourism in Rural Development Strategy
NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
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
ruraltourismexternal-spaceconservationNew 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-spaceSelf Catering Accommodation in the Countryside - TSM 5
TSM 5NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Planning approval will be granted for self catering units of tourist accommodation in any of the following circumstances: (a) one or more new units all located within the grounds of an existing or app
ruralnon-domesticexternal-spaceTSM 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-planningHoliday parks: design, layout and landscaping standards
7.32NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The policy provisions also reflect the importance of design, layout and landscaping in order to achieve high quality development that integrates into the landscape and respects the surrounding rural c
tourismholiday-parksdesignlandscapeamenityexternal-spaceTSM 7: Criteria for Tourism Development
TSM 7NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
A proposal for a tourism use, in addition to the other policy provisions of this Statement, will be subject to the following design criteria: Design Criteria (a) a movement pattern is provided that,
non-domesticaccessibilitydrainagesite-planningexternal-spaceLandscape Design Considerations for Holiday Parks
Appendix 4NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Matters which need to be addressed in preparing a layout / landscaping plan include the following: 1. The creation of an appropriate link with the surrounding landscape (eg a dense tree belt may be a
site-planningexternal-spaceholiday-parkdrainagelandscape-designcoastalDesign integration of public and private open spaces in holiday parks
NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
• integrating public and private open spaces into the design of the holiday park, • softening the visual impact of accommodation units and ancillary buildings and facilities, • adding definition and i
non-domesticexternal-spacesite-planningRetention and enhancement of natural features
NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Retention and enhancement of existing natural features such as ponds, copses of trees and hedgerows. This may also apply in some instances to archaeology and features of the built heritage.
non-domesticexternal-spaceconservationProvision of communal open space requirements
NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The provision of communal open space should be considered as an integral part of the design in order to : • meet formal and informal recreation and amenity open space needs, • contribute to the attrac
non-domesticexternal-spaceaccessibilitysite-planning