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Open space provision in large developments
5.15NI-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
non-domesticexternal-spacesite-planningException for Sports Stadiums Outside Settlements
Policy OS 4NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
An exception may be permitted in the case of the development of a sports stadium where all the following criteria are met: (i) there is no alternative site within the settlement which can accommodate
non-domesticsite-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-spaceaccessibilitydrainageconservationLocation Requirement for Intensive Sports Facilities
Policy OS 4NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department will only permit the development of intensive sports facilities where these are located within settlements.
non-domesticsite-planningopen-spaceDefinition of Intensive Sports Facilities
5.37NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Intensive sports facilities, for the purposes of this PPS, include stadia, leisure centres, sports halls, swimming pools and other indoor and outdoor sports facilities that provide for a wide range of
non-domesticsite-planningaccessImpacts and Issues from Intensive Sports Facilities
5.38NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The precise location of intensive sports facilities can be contentious. They can attract large numbers of people, particularly in the evenings and at weekends. They can also generate increased noise l
non-domesticsite-planningsoundAssessment 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-planningaccessaccessibilitySports Stadia at Settlement Edges
5.40NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
It is acknowledged that specific difficulties may arise in seeking to locate a sports stadium within a settlement, particularly larger scale proposals. Exceptionally, the Department may be prepared to
non-domesticsite-planningaccessNoise assessment and temporary permissions for sports activities
5.43NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
only consider it appropriate to grant a planning permission for a limited period to allow the impact of noise levels and any potential disturbance or nuisance to be assessed.
non-domesticopen-spacenoise-management