Every rule your project must meet, found for you.
Search Northern Ireland’s planning and building-control guidance, ask a question in plain English, or generate a project compliance checklist — every answer cited to the source.
Working to a specific project? Generate a compliance checklist →
Answers, with citations
Ask in plain English and get an answer that links to the exact source clause — never an unsourced guess.
Scoped to your council
Overlay a council's local development plan on the Northern Ireland-wide regulations and policy.
Project compliance checklist
Characterise a project and get the requirements that apply, grouped by work area. Try it →
The library
Search the source guidance
10 results · filtered
Landscape Protection in Extensions and Alterations
2.6NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
The Department will resist proposals for extensions or other ancillary buildings that would result in the loss of significant local landscape features, in particular trees which are the subject of a T
dwellingexternal-spaceconservationresidential-extensionHeritage considerations for extensions and alterations
2.13NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
In assessing planning applications for residential extensions and/or alterations in Conservation Areas, Areas of Townscape Character and those affecting Listed Buildings, the Department will also cons
dwellingconservationIntegration of Ornamentation and Special Features
A19NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
Older residential properties in particular often have interesting arches, brick detailing and other special features or ornamentation which add character. Continuing or reflecting such ornamentation a
dwellingconservationExternal Finishes and Materials
A20NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
The external finish of a proposal should aim to complement the type of materials, colour and finish of both the existing building and those of neighbouring properties, particularly where certain mater
dwellingconservationSustainable Materials and Renewable Energy Systems
A22NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
Where existing walls are being demolished or roofs altered, existing materials can often be salvaged and re-used, which will benefit the visual appearance of the new work and its integration with the
dwellingenergyexternal-spaceconservationCountryside Impact
A24NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
The impact of an extension or alteration on the visual amenity of the countryside and, in particular, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty needs to be considered. Proposals should be in keeping with th
dwellingruralconservationRural Dwellings Landscape Integration
A25NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
Many rural dwellings occupy larger plots than their urban counterparts. Whilst there may be sufficient room on the plot to accommodate an extension in physical terms, great sensitivity is required to
dwellingruralconservationRural Boundary Treatments
A26NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
The suburban boundary treatment of walls or fences and the introduction of ornate pillars are inappropriate in the rural landscape and will be resisted.
dwellingruralexternal-spaceconservationRestrictions on Permitted Development Rights
B2NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
Permitted development rights are complex and sometimes more restrictive in designated areas, such as, conservation areas and areas of outstanding natural beauty; and for certain properties, such as li
dwellingconservationsite-planningListed Building Consent Requirements
Footnote 4NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
Any works of alteration or extension to a listed building which would affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest require Listed Building Consent.
dwellingconservationsite-planning