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NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

The Department has a statutory duty, laid down in Article 3 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, to formulate and co-ordinate policy for securing the orderly and consistent development of la

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

The Government's strategic approach to development in existing urban areas is set out in the Regional Development Strategy (RDS) which provides the overarching strategy for the development of Northern

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

In established residential areas proposals for housing development will not be permitted where they would cause unacceptable damage to the local character and environmental quality or residential amen

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

PPS 7 is supported by Development Control Advice Note (DCAN 8) 'Housing in Existing Urban Areas' (published June 2002). This supplementary guidance also makes clear that "town cramming" or other inapp

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

The primary purpose of this addendum to PPS 7 is to reinforce existing planning policy on housing within urban areas by introducing additional provisions to protect areas of established residential ch

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

In exercise of its responsibility for development management in Northern Ireland, the Department assesses development proposals against all planning policies and other material considerations that are

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

In established residential areas planning permission will only be granted for the redevelopment of existing buildings, or the infilling of vacant sites (including extended garden areas) to accommodate

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

The majority of established residential areas, villages and smaller settlements do not have the distinctive character of Conservation Areas (CAs) or Areas of Townscape Character (ATCs). However, exist

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Robust planning polices are already in place. In line with Policy QD 1 in PPS 7 (see Annex B) the Department will not permit proposals for new housing development in established residential areas wher

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Policy LC 1 is an amplification of Policy QD 1 and is intended to strengthen existing policy criteria to ensure that the quality of these areas is maintained, if not enhanced.

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

When considering an increase in housing density in established residential areas, great care should be taken to ensure that local character, environmental quality and amenity are not significantly ero

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Existing policy also emphasises that analysis of context is particularly important for infill housing, backland development or redevelopment schemes in established residential areas (see PPS 7, paragr

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Design Concept Statements will be required to support all planning applications for residential development (see Policy QD 2 in PPS 7). These should set out all information necessary to demonstrate ho

NI-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

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

In recognition of public concerns associated with the perceived link between the regional 'brownfield' target and the loss of former garden areas to development, the RDS has been adjusted to make clea

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Further information and guidance on the importance of quality design in new residential developments is contained in the documents referred to at Annex D. In addition, the Department would draw attent

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Favourable consideration will be given to using permeable paving within new residential developments as a means of reducing the risk of flooding associated with surface water run-off. Where appropria

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

With conventional hard surfaces (e.g. impermeable concrete and tarmacadam) rain and storm water is allowed to flow across such surfaces to gulleys that collect and direct water into underground pipes

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

There is an ever increasing choice of materials available which are designed specifically to allow water to infiltrate to the ground or to be collected for re-use. Accordingly, when assessing proposal

NI-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

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Planning permission will only be granted for new residential development where it is demonstrated that the proposal will create a quality and sustainable residential environment. The design and layout

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

In established residential areas proposals for housing development will not be permitted where they would result in unacceptable damage to the local character, environmental quality or residential ame

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

In Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character housing proposals will be required to maintain or enhance their distinctive character and appearance. In the primarily residential parts of these

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

the development respects the surrounding context and is appropriate to the character and topography of the site in terms of layout, scale, proportions, massing and appearance of buildings, structures

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

features of the archaeological and built heritage, and landscape features are identified and, where appropriate, protected and integrated in a suitable manner into the overall design and layout of the

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

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

adequate provision is made for necessary local neighbourhood facilities, to be provided by the developer as an integral part of the development;

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

a movement pattern is provided that supports walking and cycling, meets the needs of people whose mobility is impaired, respects existing public rights of way, provides adequate and convenient access

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

adequate and appropriate provision is made for parking;

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

The urban footprint for towns and cities throughout the North of Ireland is defined as the continuous built-up area of the settlement. The boundary will be represented by an uninterrupted line, often

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Sites within the urban footprint which may count towards the regional target for housing within urban limits will be assessed through urban capacity studies as part of the development plan process. Su

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Previously developed land (also commonly referred to as brownfield land) is that which is, or was occupied by, a permanent structure within a defined settlement limit. The term may encompass vacant or

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

The Strategy makes clear that setting a regional target and seeking to achieve higher densities in urban areas should not be used as a mandate to force over-developed and unsympathetic housing schemes

NI-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

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Regional Development Strategy for Northern Ireland 2025: SPG-HOU 4: To promote a drive to provide more housing within existing urban areas SPG-HOU 5: To encourage an increase in the density of urban h

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Strategic planning guidance in the RDS promotes more sustainable forms of development by encouraging compact and more attractive urban forms, and increase housing within urban areas but without 'town

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Planning Policy Statement 1: 'General Principles' PPS 1 identifies relevant material considerations (including the policy context set out below) in determining planning applications. The Department's

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Planning Policy Statement 2: 'Planning and Nature Conservation' PPS 2 is relevant where development proposals affect sites with nature conservation designations or protected species.

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Planning Policy Statement 3: 'Access, Movement and Parking' PPS 3 requires new development to provide safe and adequate access to public roads and to produce Transport Assessments for large scale prop

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Planning Policy Statement 6: 'Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage' and Addendum: 'Areas of Townscape Character' PPS 6 and its Addendum are relevant where development proposals affect listing

NI-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

NI-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.

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

PPS 12 promotes a drive to provide more housing in settlements and encourages an increase in the density of urban housing appropriate to the scale and design to the cities and towns of Northern Irelan

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

PPS 15 ensures that new development is not exposed to the direct threat of flooding and that it does not increase flood risk elsewhere. It also secures and promotes the natural role of flood plains as

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Development Plans set out development limits for each settlement including villages and small settlements which are defined following a detailed Countryside Assessment and Settlement Appraisal. This i

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

More recent Area Plans identify key site requirements for residential zonings in cities, towns and villages. These requirements include housing density. There are no specific zonings in small rural se

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

For the purposes of this Addendum and in order to clarify the existing application of the term, established residential areas are normally taken to mean residential neighbourhoods dominated by medium

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

Within cities and large towns of over 5,000 population, established residential areas often display a clear spatial structure. Building forms, plot sizes and shapes are sometimes similar with a well d

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

In smaller towns, villages and other settlements, established residential areas generally display a more intimate character and spatial scale. There is often more local variety in architectural styles

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas

In recognition of the desirability of promoting increased density housing in appropriate locations, Policy LC 1 will not apply to: designated city centres, and designated town centres within large tow