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Planning Authorities' Contributions to Health and Well-Being
4.5NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Capitalising on the synergies that exist between spatial planning and health and well-being can provide better outcomes. When plan-making and decision-taking planning authorities should contribute pos
site-planningexternal-spaceaccessaccessibilitydwellingCreating shared communities and connected public spaces
4.15NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Planning authorities should utilise development planning, regeneration and development management powers to contribute to the creation of an environment that: is accessible to all and enhances opportu
public-buildingaccessaccessibilityexternal-spacesite-planningopen-spaceRemoval of barriers to shared space and interface planning
4.17NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Furthermore, the planning system can assist in the removal of barriers to shared space and maximise the accessibility of all areas within our community. The "Together: Building a United Community" str
accessaccessibilitysite-planningGood Design Benefits
4.23NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Good design can change lives, communities and neighbourhoods for the better. It can create more successful places to live, bring communities together, and attract business investment. It can further s
site-planningaccessibilityQuality design and accessibility in place-making
4.33NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Successful place-making also acknowledges the need for quality, place specific, contextual design, whilst at the same time making responsible use of limited resources. Successful place-making promotes
accessibilitydesignsite-planningLDP Zoning and Land Supply for Economic Development
6.92NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
A fundamental role for LDPs is to ensure that there is an ample supply of suitable land available to meet economic development needs within the plan area. To this end, LDPs should zone sufficient land
economic-developmentland-useaccessibilitysite-planningMixed Use Development with Economic Uses
6.94NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
LDPs should also identify opportunities for mixed use development, including economic development uses, where this would create synergy and underpin the economic viability of the development as a whol
site-planningnon-domesticcommercialindustrialaccessibilitySupporting Actions and Key Site Requirements for Economic Development
6.96NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
LDPs should normally contain a number of supporting actions to assist in meeting the needs of business enterprises in ways which are workable and that will ultimately deliver sustainable and high qual
site-planningnon-domesticcommercialindustrialaccessibilityImportance of Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation
6.199NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Government recognises that open space, sport and outdoor recreation is important to society now and in the future. It supports many cultural, social, economic, health and environmental benefits. Every
external-spaceopen-spaceaccessibilityRegional Strategic Objectives for Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation
6.201NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
The regional strategic objectives for open space, sport and outdoor recreation are to: • safeguard existing open space and sites identified for future such provision; • ensure that areas of open space
external-spaceopen-spaceaccessibilityruralRegional Strategic Objectives for Transportation and Land-Use Planning
6.304NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
The regional strategic objectives for transportation and land-use planning are to: promote sustainable patterns of development which reduce the need for motorised transport, encourages active travel,
site-planningaccessaccessibilityCar Parking Strategy
NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
LDPs should identify existing and any proposed town centre car parks. As part of preparing an overall car parking strategy, councils should bring forward local policies to ensure adequate provision fo
site-planningaccessibilitynon-domesticAccessibility in the decision-taking process
6.309NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
The decision-taking process is a key tool for delivering sustainable travel patterns and good integration between transportation and land use. In determining planning applications, it is important tha
accessibilitysite-planning