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PPS 3 Policy Scope and Application
NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Planning Policy Statements (PPSs) set out the policies of the Department of the Environment on particular aspects of land-use planning and apply to the whole of Northern Ireland. Their contents will b
accesssite-planningSuperseded policies and precedence
NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The PPS replaces PPS 3 Development Control: Roads Considerations published May 1996 and supersedes the following provisions of the Planning Strategy for Rural Northern Ireland: • PSU 4 Access, Layout,
accessaccessibilitysite-planningInternal accesses and parking in residential developments
NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The layout of internal accesses and parking provision associated with new residential developments will continue to be assessed under the provisions of PPS 7 'Quality Residential Environments' and ass
dwellingaccesssite-planningIntroduction and Policy Context
1.0–1.6NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Good mobility and accessibility for both people and goods is essential for the continued future growth of Northern Ireland and the improvement of opportunity for people with disabilities and others wh
accessaccessibilitysite-planningPolicy Context and Transportation Integration
2.0, 2.1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The Department for Regional Development has prepared PPS 13, Transportation and Land Use. This advises on the wider transportation policy context affecting the Region and provides strategic policy gui
site-planningRoad Safety Strategy Objectives
2.2, 2.3NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Road safety is a key priority for government throughout the United Kingdom. The Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy 2002-2012 published in November 2002 seeks to promote an integrated approach to th
accesssite-planningOther Government Strategies
2.4NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In formulating the policies contained in this Statement, consideration has also been given to a number of other Government strategies, in particular the Department's Local Air Quality Management Polic
site-planningaccessPolicy Objectives
3.1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The main objectives of this Statement are to: • promote road safety, in particular, for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users; • restrict the number of new accesses and control the lev
accessaccessibilityparkingsite-planningruralDevelopment Plans and Transport Integration
4.1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Development plans have a key role to play in facilitating the integration of transportation and land use planning. Their preparation provides the opportunity to assess the transport needs and problems
site-planningTransport Study Requirements
4.2NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In association with the preparation of a development plan a transport study will be carried out by or on behalf of DRD Roads Service. The study will assess the capacity and quality of the overall tran
site-planningAccessibility Analysis in Transport Studies
4.3NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
As part of a transport study an accessibility analysis will normally be carried out. This process involves measuring the ease of travel from or to specific origins or destinations to provide an evalua
site-planningaccessibilityDevelopment Plan Focus on Transportation Matters
4.4NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Development plans will deal with the land use implications arising out of the transport study. Other transportation initiatives will be taken forward by the Department for Regional Development through
site-planningRole of Development Plans in Sustainable Transport
4.5NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The role of the development plan in facilitating a move to more sustainable transport modes will primarily be met through the protection of routes and sites required for new schemes and the identifica
site-planningaccessLand Use Allocations and Transport Choice
4.6NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
A key planning objective is to ensure that new development offers a realistic choice of access by walking, cycling and public transport, whilst accommodating responsible use of the private car. The al
site-planningaccessurbanTransport Infrastructure Requirements in Development Plans
4.7NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Development Plans, through key site requirements, will set out the main transport infrastructure which developers will be expected to provide for land allocations and specific zoned sites. These will
site-planningaccessNew Transport Schemes, Walking and Cycling
4.8NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
New transport schemes include major proposals for road, rail and public transport provision, as well as proposals to aid modal shift to more sustainable forms of transport e.g. park and ride or park a
site-planningnon-domesticProtection of Future Transport Infrastructure
4.9NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The RTS and the supporting framework of transport plans will identify and prioritise future transport schemes. The transport plan / study will provide locational detail for such schemes and land requi
site-planningDisused Transport Routes
4.10NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Development plans will identify and protect disused transport routes, including any associated facilities, where proposals exist for their re-use for transportation, recreation or leisure purposes. Th
site-planningexternal-spaceParking Restraint
4.11NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
As part of an overall parking strategy, development plans may designate areas of parking restraint within which a reduction from published car parking standards will be applied. It is unlikely in the
site-planningnon-domesticcommercialCar Parks in Development Plans
4.12NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Where appropriate, development plans, in conjunction with the Department for Regional Development, will identify existing and proposed town centre car parks and may bring forward local policies as par
site-planningexternal-spaceProtected Routes Identification and Policies
4.13NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Annex B contains an up to date map identifying the existing roads throughout Northern Ireland established as Protected Routes. Development plans will list the Protected Routes in the plan area and ind
site-planningaccessPlanning Policy Assessment Framework
5.0NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In exercise of its responsibility for planning control in Northern Ireland the Department assesses development proposals against all planning policies and other material considerations that are releva
site-planningScope of Planning Policies
5.0NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The following policies set out the main planning considerations that the Department will take into account in assessing: the provision made for access, movement and parking in proposals for new develo
site-planningaccessPolicy AMP 1: Creating an Accessible Environment
Policy AMP 1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The Department's aim is to create a more accessible environment for everyone. Accordingly developers should take account of the specific needs of people with disabilities and others whose mobility is
accessaccessibilityexternal-spaceAccess Requirements for Public Buildings, Employment and Education Uses
Policy AMP 1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The development of a new building open to the public, or to be used for employment or education purposes, will only be permitted where it is designed to provide suitable access for all, whether as cus
accessaccessibilitypublic-buildingcommercialnon-domesticImproving Access to Existing Buildings
Policy AMP 1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The Department will also seek to ensure that access to existing buildings and their surroundings is improved as opportunities arise through alterations, extensions and changes of use.
accessaccessibilityAccess Statement Requirement
Policy AMP 1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The Department may require the submission of an Access Statement to accompany development proposals.
accessaccessibilityImproving accessibility for mobility and social inclusion
5.1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The Department is committed to improving opportunities for the mobility of those who are socially excluded and in greatest need. The changing state of our built environment - whether by new developmen
accessaccessibilityDisability Discrimination Act 1995 and reasonable adjustments
5.2NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The needs of disabled people are explicitly recognised in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA). This legislation has introduced measures to make it unlawful to discriminate against disabled pe
accessaccessibilityIntegration of accessibility in design and quality of access
5.3NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The integration of good accessibility in all aspects of design will benefit everyone in society through a better thought out, easier and more accessible environment and the matter should be considered
accessaccessibilitydesignExternal areas and site layout for accessibility
5.4NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
There is also a need to ensure that special attention is paid to areas outside buildings. The siting of buildings and the layout of associated car parking, vehicular access and circulation roads can o
accessaccessibilityexternal-spaceLevel approach from site boundary to building entrance
5.5NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The designer of a new building should seek as far as possible to meet the Department's presumption of providing a level approach from site boundary to the building entrance. The detailed design featur
accessaccessibilityAccess provision for existing buildings open to the public
5.6NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
It is recognised that many existing buildings were not designed with disabled people in mind. Accordingly it may not always be possible for development involving the alteration or change of use of an
accessaccessibilitypublic-buildingAccess in historic and listed buildings
5.7NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In the case of historic or listed buildings, if a flexible and pragmatic approach is taken, it should often be possible to plan suitable access for all without compromising the building's special inte
accessaccessibilityconservationAccess Statements for public, employment and education buildings
5.8NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Where appropriate, the Department may require the submission of an Access Statement to accompany a development proposal for a buildings open to the public, or to be used for employment or education pu
accessaccessibilitypublic-buildingAccess Statement Requirements
5.9NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Where an Access Statement is required to accompany a planning application it should identify: • The philosophy and approach to inclusive design; • The key issues of the particular scheme; and • The so
accessaccessibilityAccess Statement for Existing Buildings
5.10NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In the case of existing buildings, particularly historic buildings, such a statement would enable a designer / developer to identify the constraints posed by the existing structure and its immediate e
accessaccessibilityconservationFurther Guidance on Accessible Design
5.11NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Further information on designing for a more accessible environment is set out in the Department's guide 'Access for All'.
accessaccessibilityPolicy AMP 2: Access to Public Roads
Policy AMP 2NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Planning permission will only be granted for a development proposal involving direct access, or the intensification of the use of an existing access, onto a public road where: a) such access will not
accesssite-planningNew Access - General Requirements
5.13NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
New development will generally require vehicular access to a public road, either in the form of a new access or by the use of an existing one. A properly located and well-designed access is essential
site-planningaccessAccess Location and Junction Proximity
5.14NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The proximity of the proposed access to junctions, other existing accesses and the total number of accesses onto a given stretch of road are relevant matters in the assessment of traffic hazards. The
site-planningaccessVisibility Splays and Access Control
5.15NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Whatever the type of access, good visibility is also essential for the safety and convenience of all road users. The Department will expect applicants to have control over the land required to provide
site-planningaccessVehicular Access Standards for New and Intensified Use
5.16NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Development Control Advice Note 15 'Vehicular Access Standards' sets out the current standards for sightlines, radii, gradient etc. that will be applied to both new access and intensified use of an ex
accesssite-planningRelaxation of Visibility Standards in Exceptional Circumstances
5.17NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
It is recognised that it may not always be practicable to comply fully with the appropriate visibility standards. Such standards, like all material considerations, need to be assessed in light of the
accesssite-planningUse of Existing Access
5.18NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In circumstances where an existing access is available to facilitate development proposals, the Department will generally expect this to be used, unless there is an opportunity to provide a more accep
accesssite-planningAccess for Rural Replacement Dwellings
5.19NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In relation to development proposals for a replacement dwelling in the countryside, where an existing access is available but this does not meet the current standards, the Department would encourage a
dwellingruralaccessAccess Within Settlement Limits – Quality Development Approach
5.20NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
One of the key themes that underlies the Department's approach to planning is quality development, in particular, the need to secure a higher level of design, layout and landscaping for residential de
dwellingaccesssite-planningPermeable Layouts and Multiple Access Points
5.21NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Minimising access onto the public road needs to be balanced with the greater emphasis now placed on the overall quality of design and sustainability of development. The residential design guide 'Creat
dwellingaccesssite-planningmeans-of-escapeMinimising Vehicular Accesses and Visual Impact
5.22NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Accordingly the Department considers that greater attention should in future be given to the potential adverse impact that minimising the number of vehicular accesses on to the public road can have on
site-planningaccessAccess for Emergency Services
5.23NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The suitability of access arrangements for the fire service and ambulance service can be an important consideration in the layout and design of development, particularly in relation to backland develo
accessfire-safetymeans-of-escape