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Introduction and Definition of Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation
1.1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Open space, sport and outdoor recreation are important components of life. They provide many cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits and contribute positively to physical and mental heal
open-spacesportrecreationaccessibilitypublic-buildingVaried Purposes of Open Space
1.4NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Open space can serve different needs depending on its size, location, accessibility, landscape design and facilities. For example, it is often the case that larger open spaces in urban areas successfu
open-spaceaccessibilitysite-planningRegional Development Strategy Specific Measures
2.3NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
A number of specific measures are highlighted and these include: - • encouraging the protection and enhancement of open spaces and playing facilities for the long-term benefit of the whole community (
open-spacesportrecreationconservationaccessibilitysite-planningPolicy Objectives for Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation
3.0, 3.1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The main objectives of this Planning Policy Statement are: • to safeguard existing open space and sites identified for future such provision; • to ensure that areas of open space are provided as an in
dwellingexternal-spaceaccessibilityopen-spaceconservationsite-planningConsiderations for Locating Zoned Open Space
4.9NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
In considering the location of land to be zoned, the Department will take into account: • accessibility to and from existing and proposed housing areas, with particular attention being paid to the acc
open-spaceaccessibilitysite-planningexternal-spaceProtection of open space in urban areas and urban renaissance
5.3NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The protection of open space is particularly important in urban areas where competing development pressures are greatest. Indeed, its retention and enhancement is now all the more important in support
open-spacesite-planningaccessibilityAlternative provision of open space or recreational facilities
5.6NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
It is also recognised that development can on occasion provide an opportunity to recreate open space or outdoor recreational facilities in an alternative location to substitute for the loss of an exis
open-spacesite-planningaccessibilityChildren's Play Area Exception Distance
NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department will consider an exception to this requirement where an equipped children's play area exists within reasonable walking distance (generally around 400 metres) of the majority of the unit
dwellingexternal-spaceaccessibilityCriteria for Public Open Space
NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Public open space required by this policy will be expected to conform to all the following criteria: • it is designed in a comprehensive and linked way as an integral part of the development; • it is
dwellingexternal-spaceaccessibilityconservationPolicy OS 3: Outdoor Recreation in the Countryside
Policy OS 3NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department will permit the development of proposals for outdoor recreational use in the countryside where all the following criteria are met: (i) there is no adverse impact on features of importan
outdoor-recreationcountrysideruralconservationaccessibilitydrainagesite-planningopen-spaceGeneral Criteria for Intensive Sports Facilities
Policy OS 4NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
In all cases the development of intensive sports facilities will be required to meet all the following criteria: • there is no unacceptable impact on the amenities of people living nearby by reason of
non-domesticsite-planningopen-spaceaccessibilitydrainageconservationAssessment Factors for Intensive Sports Facilities Development
5.39NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department wishes to ensure that development of intensive sports facilities takes place in appropriate locations, are of good design and apply the principles of sustainability. Factors which are i
non-domesticsite-planningaccessaccessibilityDevelopment of Facilities Ancillary to Water Sports
Policy OS 6NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department will permit the development of facilities ancillary to water sports adjacent to inland lakes, reservoirs and waterways where all the following criteria are met: (i) it is compatible wit
external-spaceopen-spacerecreationwater-sportsaccessibilityMultiple Functions of Open Space
A3NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department recognises that most areas of open space can perform multiple functions. These will be taken account of when applying the policies of this Statement. These include: (i) strategic functi
open-spacerecreationsite-planningurban-qualityaccessibilityhealth-well-beinghabitat