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Designated Countryside Policy Areas and Special Countryside Areas
NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
the Slieve Croob CPA Zone A as identified in Banbridge District Rural Area Subject Plan 1986-1998; the Ring of Gullion CPA Zone A as identified in Newry and Mourne Rural Area Subject Plan 1986-1999; a
ruralconservationApplication to Green Belts and Non-Policy Areas
NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
There are a limited number of policies remaining in the PSRNI, as well as a number of Planning Policy Statements that distinguish between development in Green Belts/CPAs and non-policy areas. In such
ruralconservationIntroduction to Sustainable Development in the Countryside
1.0-1.5NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
The promotion of a sustainable approach to development is now a major tenet of Government policy. The Regional Development Strategy (RDS) for Northern Ireland further recognises that the application o
ruralsustainabilityconservationeconomic-developmentRegional Development Strategy - Cumulative Impact of Countryside Development
2.2, 2.3NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
It reflects national and international commitments to a sustainable approach to accommodating growth within the Region. It states that the cumulative impact of development in the countryside has the p
ruralconservationsite-planningNatura 2000 Wildlife Sites and Protected Areas
2.8NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
One of the main initiatives of the Habitats Directive is the creation of a European network of "Natura 2000" wildlife sites made up of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) under the Habitats Directive
ruralconservationAssessment Requirements for Natura 2000 Sites
2.9NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
These sites aim to maintain or restore the extent and quality of rare habitat types and to ensure that rare species can survive and maintain their populations and natural range on a long-term basis. T
ruralconservationObjectives of PPS 21
3.2NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
The objectives of PPS 21 are: • to manage growth in the countryside to achieve appropriate and sustainable patterns of development that meet the essential needs of a vibrant rural community; • to cons
ruralsite-planningconservationLocal Countryside Policies from Assessment Outcomes
4.3NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
Arising from the process of Countryside Assessment local policies may be brought forward in the development plan to complement or amplify regional policies on matters specific to the local circumstanc
ruralconservationsite-planningSpecial Countryside Areas Designation
4.4NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
In addition there are some areas of the countryside with exceptional landscapes, such as the High Mournes, stretches of the coast or lough shores, and certain views or vistas, wherein the quality of t
ruralcoastalconservationsite-planningJustification: The Countryside as a Unique Resource
5.1NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
The countryside is a unique resource. It contains landscapes of considerable quality and amenity, important indications of our cultural heritage and is also significant in terms of nature conservation
ruralsite-planningconservationReplacement of Redundant Non-Residential Buildings with Dwellings
Policy CTY 3NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
Favourable consideration will however be given to the replacement of a redundant non-residential building with a single dwelling, where the redevelopment proposed would bring significant environmental
dwellingruralconservationNon-listed Vernacular Dwellings: Retention and Refurbishment Preference
Policy CTY 3NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
The retention and sympathetic refurbishment, with adaptation if necessary, of non-listed vernacular dwellings in the countryside will be encouraged in preference to their replacement. Proposals involv
dwellingruralconservationNon-listed Vernacular Dwellings: Restrictions on Future Replacement
Policy CTY 3NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
In cases where the original building is retained, it will not be eligible for replacement again. Equally, this policy will not apply to buildings where planning permission has previously been granted
dwellingruralconservationListed Dwellings Replacement
NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
The policy provisions of PPS 6 state that there is a presumption in favour of the retention of buildings listed as being of special architectural or historic interest. Planning permission will not the
dwellingruralconservationListed Buildings Assessment
Policy CTY 4NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
All proposals for the conversion or refurbishment of a building listed as being of special architectural or historic interest for residential purposes will be assessed against the policy provisions of
ruraldwellingconservationconversionSensitive positioning and visual linkage with existing buildings
5.41NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
To help minimise impact on the character and appearance of the landscape such dwellings should be positioned sensitively with an established group of buildings on the farm, either to form an integral
dwellingruralsite-planningconservationDesign - Concept Statement and Renewable Energy
5.70NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
Applicants are encouraged to submit a design concept statement setting out the processes involved in site selection and analysis, building design, and should consider the use of renewable energy and d
ruraldesignenergydrainageconservation