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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

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

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

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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

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 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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

In order to facilitate assessment of regionally significant or large scale proposals, applications must be accompanied by a tourism benefit statement to demonstrate the value of the proposal in terms

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Regionally significant or large scale proposals are also required to deliver sustainable benefit to the rural locality and applications must be accompanied by a sustainable benefit statement to demons

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Hotels, Guest Houses and Tourist Hostels in the Countryside New / Replacement Buildings Planning permission will be granted for a new hotel / guest house / tourist hostel in the countryside in the fol

NI-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

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(a) new or replacement building(s) are subsidiary in terms of scale to the existing building(s) and will integrate as part of the overall development; (b) any extension or new building should respect

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The potential for the conversion and re-use of suitable rural buildings for tourism uses, including use as a hotel, guest house or tourist hostel, will be assessed under PPS 21. Redevelopment of an ap

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

New buildings for these forms of tourist accommodation should usually be located within settlements in order to take advantage of existing services and facilities, provide ready access for visitors an

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

A proposal must also respect the character of the settlement and its setting in the surrounding landscape. This in turn will require careful site selection, layout, design and landscaping. Proposals w

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

To allow informed consideration all applications made under this policy will be expected to be accompanied with the following information: • sufficient evidence to indicate how firm or realistic the p

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The grant of planning permission will not in itself allow for inappropriate alternative uses if an approved scheme for some reason does not go ahead. While the planning authority cannot require busine

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

A proposal for a major tourism development in the countryside will be permitted if it meets all of the following exceptional circumstances: (a) demonstration of exceptional benefit to the tourism indu

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

This policy makes provision for major tourism development projects in the countryside in exceptional circumstances for proposals that offer exceptional benefit to the tourism industry in Northern Irel

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

This policy will not facilitate approval of relatively minor proposals for tourism development, for example a single guest house or small scale self catering development, as such proposals are unlikel

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

To allow informed consideration all applications made under this policy will be expected to be accompanied with the following information: • A tourism benefit statement that will demonstrate the value

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

All such proposals in the countryside to be considered under exceptional circumstances will be subject to consultation with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and the relevant local council or council

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It is anticipated that the requirement for the type of tourism development that might be regarded as exceptional in the context of this policy will diminish through time as market needs are met. Accor

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

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The policy will provide for sustainable economic benefits because new self catering accommodation linked with an existing tourism enterprise can create synergy by enhancing its usage, economic viabili