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Policy CTY 13 – Integration and Design of Buildings in the Countryside
CTY 13NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
Planning permission will be granted for a building in the countryside where it can be visually integrated into the surrounding landscape and it is of an appropriate design. A new building will be una
ruralsite-planningexternal-spacedwellingDesign - Site Works and Landscaping Details
5.69NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
Where appropriate, applications for buildings in the countryside should include details of proposals for site works, retention or reinstatement of boundaries, hedges and walls and details of new lands
ruraldesignexternal-spaceAccess - 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 CTY 14 – Rural Character
CTY 14NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside
Planning permission will be granted for a building in the countryside where it does not cause a detrimental change to, or further erode the rural character of an area. A new building will be unaccept
ruralsite-planningexternal-spacecountryside