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Status and Application of PPS 7 Addendum
NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
This document is a second Addendum to PPS 7 'Quality Residential Environments' and must be read in conjunction with the policies contained within this PPS and within the previous Addendum – 'Residenti
dwellingflatsresidentialdrainageexternal-spaceKey Design Considerations for Residential Development
2.7NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
For a residential development scheme to be successful, the following issues will need to be fully considered: i. the extent of the surrounding area and the relevant development plan context; ii. conte
dwellingsite-planningexternal-spaceAmenity Space Requirements for Flat Conversions
2.17NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
Amenity space is an essential part of the character and quality of the environment of residential properties. It is important therefore to ensure, when bringing forward a proposal to convert an existi
dwellingflatsexternal-spacePermeable Paving Specifications and Standards
2.24NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
As permeable paving should be constructed to suitable specifications, the Department would draw attention to the requirements of BS7533 Part 3 and BS 7533 Part 13 in terms of the design and installati
external-spacesite-planningdrainageOpen Space and Landscaping Provision
Policy QD 1(c)NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
adequate provision is made for public and private open space and landscaped areas as an integral part of the development. Where appropriate, planted areas or discrete groups of trees will be required
dwellingsite-planningexternal-spaceObjective for Residential Area Redevelopment and Infill
15NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
The overriding objective in such areas should be to avoid unacceptable damage to the environmental quality, density and privacy enjoyed by existing residents. Proposals for the redevelopment of existi
dwellingresidential-infillsite-planningexternal-spacePPS 7 Key Criteria for Residential Development
PPS 7NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
In the determination of individual planning applications for residential development, the main statement of policy is set out in PPS 7. The main objective of the policy is to promote quality residenti
dwellingresidentialdesignaccessexternal-spacesite-planningPPS 8 Public Open Space Requirements
PPS 8NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
PPS 8 requires that public open space is provided as an integral part of the development in proposals for 25 residential units or more.
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