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The Quality Initiative Requirements
1.7NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
In January 1996 the Minister for the Environment introduced the Quality Initiative to Northern Ireland with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of good design and quality in the built envir
dwellingsite-planningexternal-spaceopen-spaceProvision of open space in new residential development
1.15NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
The need for provision of areas of open space in association with new residential development is incorporated into Planning Policy Statement 8 'Open Space, Sport and Recreation'. This highlights the i
dwellingexternal-spaceopen-spaceDesign for Residents' Needs and Movement
4.3NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
Quality design addresses the needs of residents, in particular those of children and the elderly. It encourages pedestrian and cycle movements, makes provision for increased use of public transport, p
dwellingsite-planningaccessexternal-spaceopen-spacePublic Open Space in Residential Development
4.30NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
Regard should always be given to ways of integrating pleasant, attractive and landscaped areas of public open space, including children's playspaces, as an intrinsic element of any new residential dev
residentialexternal-spaceopen-spacePolicy QD 2: Design Concept Statements and Concept Master Plans
Policy QD 2NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
The Department will require the submission of a Design Concept Statement, or where appropriate a Concept Master Plan, to accompany all planning applications for residential development. A Concept Mast
dwellingsite-planningopen-spaceLocal Community Development Guidelines - Amenity
Annex ANI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
Amenity: Providing Community Greenways to establish connections with nature and the countryside, and local historic features, for residents in urban and rural areas by maintaining and building up an i
site-planningexternal-spaceopen-spaceconservation