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

Open space, for the purposes of this Statement, is defined as all open space of public value. The definition includes not just outdoor sports facilities, parks and gardens, amenity green space and chi

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

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

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

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

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

The Department will not permit development that would result in the loss of existing open space or land zoned for the provision of open space. The presumption against the loss of existing open space w

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

In large developments, there may be a need to provide more formal outdoor recreation facilities, such as playing pitches, to meet the needs generated by the development. In such cases, the Department

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

In calculating the precise amount of public open space provision needed in an individual development proposal, only space of demonstrable recreational or amenity value i.e. 'useable' open space, will

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 provisions made for the management and maintenance of public open space required under this policy are a key material consideration in the determination of planning applications. The Department wi

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

There are three approaches that the Department is satisfied provide reasonable assurance that such open space can be managed and maintained in perpetuity. These are : (i) A legal agreement transferrin

NI-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

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

The development of ancillary facilities to support water sport uses, such as slipways, jetties, boat houses, toilet and changing facilities, parking areas and access, generally requires planning permi

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

The need for and impact of access across land to inland bodies of water will be addressed when considering proposals for water sports. Ancillary space requirements for launching, mooring and car parki

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

Proposals for recreational development affecting the coastline of Northern Ireland will continue to be determined in line with the policies contained in the Planning Strategy for Rural Northern Irelan

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

The Department will only permit the development of floodlighting associated with sports and outdoor recreational facilities where all the following criteria are met: (i) there is no unacceptable impac

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

There has been an increasing trend in recent years towards the provision of floodlighting at sports and outdoor recreational facilities. This can extend the hours of operation of such facilities, ther

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

In assessing the impact of floodlighting on public safety, the Department will have regard to its effect upon the safe use and operation of any form of traffic or transport on land, on or over water o

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

The following typology illustrates the broad range of open spaces that are of public value: (i) parks and gardens – including urban parks, country parks, forest parks and formal gardens; (ii) outdoor