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NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Addendum to Planning Policy Statement 6 Areas of Townscape Character

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

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

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

This document is an addendum to PPS 6 'Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage' and must be read in conjunction with the policies contained within this PPS. The Addendum provides additional plann

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

For the purpose of this Policy Statement and other planning policy publications all references to Areas of Townscape Character should be read as including Areas of Village Character.

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Many of our cities, towns and villages contain areas which exhibit a distinct character and intrinsic qualities, often based on their historic built form or layout. Some of these have merited statutor

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

The importance of ATCs is recognised in Strategic Planning Guidance ENV 3.3 of the Regional Development Strategy for Northern Ireland which advises on the need to: "protect designated Areas of Townsca

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

In recognition of their importance, planning permission is now required for the demolition of an unlisted building in ATCs as a consequence of a Departmental Direction issued under Article 11 (2) (f)

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

In processing planning applications within ATCs, the key consideration for the Department will be to ensure that development proposals respect the appearance and qualities of each townscape area and m

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

It is acknowledged, however, there may be exceptional cases where this consideration may be overridden in favour of development which is desirable in the public interest.

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

In exercise of its responsibility for planning control in Northern Ireland the Department of the Environment assesses development proposals against all planning policies and other material considerati

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

There will be a presumption in favour of retaining any building which makes a positive contribution to the character of an Area of Townscape Character. The Department will normally only permit the dem

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Areas of Townscape Character (ATCs) exhibit a distinct character normally based on their historic built form or layout. For the most part this derives from the cumulative impact of the area's building

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

The demolition of a building or buildings in an ATC can significantly erode the character, appearance and integrity of such areas. Demolition can be particularly damaging in cases where it is proposed

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

To help secure the upkeep, vitality and appearance of ATCs the Department will permit proposals for the appropriate renovation and refurbishment of existing buildings for their continued use, or for a

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Where the demolition of an unlisted building in an ATC is proposed the key considerations that will be taken into account are: • the contribution of the building to the ATC and the effect of its demol

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Where the Department decides to permit demolition conditions will normally be imposed: • requiring the redevelopment of the site to be based on previously agreed detailed proposals; and • prohibiting

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

The Department will only permit development proposals in an Area of Townscape Character where the development maintains or enhances its overall character and respects the built form of the area. The

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

It is important to protect the distinctive character and intrinsic qualities of Areas of Townscape Character (ATCs). Sensitive planning controls are therefore necessary to ensure that both the individ

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

In effect, new development in an ATC should seek to reinforce local identity and promote quality and sustainability in order to respect and, where possible, enhance the distinctive character and appea

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

The Department will only grant consent for the display of an advertisement in an Area of Townscape Character where: (a) it maintains the overall character and appearance of the area; and (b) it does n

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

In assessing the impact of an advertisement or sign on amenity within an ATC, particular regard will be paid to the scale, size, proportions, dominance and siting of the sign, the materials used, whet

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Supplementary guidance drawn up for ATCs may include advice on the display of advertisements which will be taken into account in assessing proposals. General policy guidance on advertisements is set o

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

General issues to be taken into account in assessing development proposals in a conservation area include the appropriateness of the overall massing of the development, its scale (the expression of si

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

The development of new buildings in a conservation area should be a stimulus to imaginative, high quality design, and seen as an opportunity to enhance the area. What is important is not that new buil

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Proposals for the alteration or extension of properties in a conservation area will normally be acceptable where they are sensitive to the existing building, in keeping with the character and appearan

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Extensions should be subsidiary to the building, of an appropriate scale, use appropriate materials and should normally be located on the rear elevations of a property. Very careful consideration will

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

In assessing applications for the change of use of a property within a conservation area consideration will be given to both the general land use policies of the Department and the impact of the propo

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Trees often make an important contribution to the appearance and character of conservation areas. In assessing development proposals affecting a conservation area the Department will therefore take in