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Replacement of an Existing Rural Building - Criteria
TSM 3NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Replacement of an Existing Rural Building A proposal to replace an existing building in the countryside with a hotel, guest house or tourist hostel will be permitted subject to the following specific
non-domestictourismcountrysideruralheritagevernacularlandscapeaccessTSM 8: Safeguarding of Tourism Assets
TSM 8NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Planning permission will not be granted for development that would in itself or in combination with existing and approved development in the locality have an adverse impact on a tourism asset (as defi
tourismheritagesite-planningDefinition of Tourism Asset
7.39, 7.41NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
For the purposes of this statement, a tourism asset is defined as any feature associated with the built or natural environment which is of intrinsic interest to tourists. There are many diverse featu
tourismheritageconservationJustification for Safeguarding Tourism Assets
7.40NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The safeguarding of tourism assets from unnecessary, inappropriate or excessive development is a vital element in securing a viable and sustainable tourism industry. To allow such development could da
tourismheritageTypes of Adverse Impact on Tourism Assets
7.42NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The policy is applicable to all forms of development which may impact adversely upon a tourism asset. Adverse impact will include visual impact, for example within an area of high landscape quality or
tourismheritagesite-planningPermitted Development Where Tourism Value Not Significantly Compromised
7.43NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
However, this policy is not intended to prevent all development. Development that will not significantly compromise the overall tourism value of the asset may be facilitated. Where the tourism asset i
tourismheritagesite-planning