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NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Open space, whether or not there is public access to it, is important for its contribution to the quality of urban life by providing important green lungs, visual breaks and wildlife habitats in built

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

In January 1996, the Government introduced the Quality Initiative to Northern Ireland with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of good design and quality in the built environment, particula

NI-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

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Development plans will, where appropriate, contain key site requirements for zoned residential land which should include guidance on the provision of areas of public open space required as an integral

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

The Department will only permit proposals for new residential development of 25 or more units, or on sites of one hectare or more, where public open space is provided as an integral part of the develo

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Where the provision of public open space is required under this policy, the precise amount, location, type and design of such provision will be negotiated with applicants taking account of the specifi

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

For residential development of 100 units or more, or for development sites of 5 hectares or more, an equipped children's play area will be required as an

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

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

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Planning permission will not be granted until the developer has satisfied the Department that suitable arrangements will be put in place for the future management and maintenance in perpetuity of area

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

In all cases developers will be responsible for the laying out and landscaping of public open space required under this policy.

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Providing public open space as an integral part of a housing scheme contributes to the creation of a sustainable and quality residential environment. It has both recreational and social value, and hel

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Through the Quality Initiative, it is the Department's stated objective to secure a high quality of design, layout and landscaping in new housing developments. It is considered essential, therefore, t

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Public open space can be provided in a variety of forms ranging from village greens, kickabout areas and small parks through to equipped play areas and sport pitches. In addition, the creation or rete

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

A particularly important consideration in determining the layout of new housing developments is the provision of safe opportunities for children's play. The main place where young children play is adj

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Apartment developments and specialised housing will also require adequate provision of open space to meet the needs of future residents and to help integrate the development and promote a more attract

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive owns and manages some 106,000 properties in Northern Ireland and is responsible for the management of approximately 1,350 hectares of green space in and around i

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

There are some Housing Executive estates, usually dating from the 1960's and 1970's, where the design has resulted in large areas of ill defined open space - typically taking up to 60% of the estate.

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

In such cases it is considered that there can often be substantial community benefit in permitting the appropriate redevelopment of a part of the open space provision where this forms part of a packag