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Planning Policies - Introduction and Scope
5.0NI-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
open-spacesportoutdoor-recreationresidentialexternal-spaceLegal Agreement for Open Space Management by Residents' Association
5.19(iii)NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
A legal agreement transferring ownership and responsibility for the open space to a properly constituted residents' association with associated management arrangements. In this case, the ownership of
open-spaceresidentialmanagementmaintenanceAlternative Approaches to Open Space Management
5.20NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
If an applicant wishes to follow an alternative approach to those outlined above, it will have to be demonstrated how such an approach can meet the Department's policy requirement for the open space t
open-spaceresidentialmanagementInformation Requirements and Departmental Agreement for Open Space Management
5.21NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
To ensure that planning applications are dealt with expediently and therefore avoid delays, the Department will expect full information on which of the above approaches that an applicant intends to fo
open-spaceresidentialmanagementplanning-permissionPlanning Conditions for Open Space Laying Out, Landscaping and Retention
5.22NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department will also attach appropriate planning conditions to address the following matters: the laying out and landscaping of the open space; the timing of its implementation; and the permanent
open-spaceresidentialplanning-permissionlandscapingPlanning Agreement Requirements for Open Space Provision
5.23NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
It should be noted that there may be occasions where the provision of open space in association with residential development can only be facilitated by the applicant entering into a Planning Agreement
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