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Policy CTY 1 – Development in the Countryside (General Principles)
Policy CTY 1NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
There are a range of types of development which in principle are considered to be acceptable in the countryside and that will contribute to the aims of sustainable development. Details of these are se
ruralsite-planningaccessdrainageAssessment Criteria for DRC Proposals
5.13NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
The determining factors, on any proposal in a DRC, will be the scale of development proposed, visual impact, and its association or integration with the existing pattern of settlement. Other service c
ruralsite-planningdrainageaccessReplacement Dwelling Criteria
NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
In addition to the above, proposals for a replacement dwelling will only be permitted where all the following criteria are met: • the proposed replacement dwelling should be sited within the establish
dwellingruralsite-planningaccessAccess - Design and Visibility
5.71NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
New accesses are often a visible feature of new buildings in the countryside and on occasion can be more obtrusive than the building itself, particularly if they include ornate walls, gates and fencin
ruralaccessdesignAccess - Routes and Landscaping
5.72NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
Wherever possible access to a new building should be taken from an existing lane-way. Where a new access drive and services, such as electricity and telephone lines, are required, they should, as far
ruralaccessdesignexternal-spacePolicy AMP 3: Access to Protected Routes Outside Settlement Limits
Policy AMP 3NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
Planning permission will only be granted for a development proposal involving access onto this category of Protected Route in the following cases: (a) A Replacement Dwelling – where the building to be
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