Every rule your project must meet, found for you.

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Housing, by way of example, is recognised as a key driver of physical, economic and social change in both urban and rural areas. In furthering sustainable development it is important to manage housing

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The planning system should therefore help to mitigate and adapt to climate change by: • shaping new and existing developments in ways that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and positively build communit

NI-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

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The need for adequate private, semi-private and public amenity space is a prime consideration in all residential development and contributes to mental and physical well-being and the strengthening of

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The planning process also has an important role to play in the delivery of good quality housing that supports the creation of more balanced communities. Balanced communities can contribute positively

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Design is an important material consideration in the assessment of all proposals and good design should be the aim of all those involved in the planning process and must be encouraged across the regio

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Local developments comprise the vast majority of residential and minor commercial applications likely to be received by a council.

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The policy approach for development in the countryside will also reflect and complement the overall approach to housing growth across a plan area.

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

New dwellings in existing clusters: provision should be made for a dwelling at an existing cluster of development which lies outside a farm provided it appears as a visual entity in the landscape; and

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Replacement dwellings: provision should be made for the replacement of existing dwellings where the building to be replaced exhibits the essential characteristics of a dwelling and, as a minimum all e

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Replacement dwellings must be located within the curtilage of the original dwelling where practicable, or at an alternative position nearby where there are demonstrable benefits in doing so. Replaceme

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Dwellings on farms: provision should be made for a dwelling house on an active and established farm business to accommodate those engaged in the farm business or other rural dwellers. The farm busines

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Dwellings for non-agricultural business enterprises: provision should be made for a new dwelling in connection with an established non-agricultural business enterprise. A site specific need must exist

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Infill/ribbon development: provision should be made for the development of a small gap site in an otherwise substantial and continuously built up frontage. Planning permission will be refused for a bu

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The conversion and re-use of existing buildings for residential use: provision should be made for the sympathetic conversion and re-use, with adaptation if necessary, of a locally important building (

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

A dwelling where there are personal and domestic circumstances: provision should be made for a dwelling to meet the long terms needs of a person where there are compelling and site specific reasons re

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

A temporary caravan: provision should be made for a residential caravan or mobile home for a temporary period in exceptional circumstances. These may include the provision of temporary residential acc

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Social and affordable housing development: where a need has been identified by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, or the relevant housing authority, plan policies should support the development o

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

A DA will be required for all development proposals that exceed any of the following thresholds: a residential development comprising of 10 or more dwelling units; a development site in excess of 1 he

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Good quality housing is a fundamental human need that plays a significant role in shaping our lives and our communities. A home is a vital part of people's lives and contributes to creating a safe, he

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The Regional Development Strategy 2035 (RDS) acknowledges that housing is a key driver of physical, economic and social change and emphasises the importance of the relationship between the location of

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The regional strategic objectives for housing in settlements, consistent with regional guidance in the RDS, are to: • manage housing growth to achieve sustainable patterns of residential development;

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The policy approach must be to facilitate an adequate and available supply of quality housing to meet the needs of everyone; promote more sustainable housing development within existing urban areas; a

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

In preparing local development plans (LDPs) councils shall bring forward a strategy for housing, together with appropriate policies and proposals that must reflect the policy approach of the SPPS, tai

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

increased housing density without town cramming: higher density housing developments should be promoted in town and city centres and in other locations that benefit from high accessibility to public t

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

layout will respect local character and environmental quality as well as safeguarding the amenity of existing residents. In residential areas of distinctive townscape character an increase in density

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

sustainable forms of development: the use of greenfield land for housing should be reduced and more urban housing accommodated through the recycling of land and buildings and the encouragement of comp

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

A design concept should be sought from and agreed with the developer incorporating sustainable elements such as good linkage of housing with schools, community facilities and public transport; provisi

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Within town centres, residential use above shops and other business premises should be facilitated, where appropriate, as this can promote sustainability through utilising underused space, maintaining

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

good design: good design should be the aim of all those involved in housing development and will be encouraged everywhere. All new housing developments should demonstrate a high quality of design, lay

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

balanced communities: achieving balanced communities and strengthening community cohesion is one of the major themes underpinning the RDS. The provision of good quality housing offering a variety of h

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Housing allocations in local development plans should be informed by: • RDS Housing Growth Indicators (HGIs) – have been incorporated within the RDS as a guide to councils in preparing development pla

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The Local Development Plan process is the main vehicle for assessing future housing land requirements and managing housing growth to achieve sustainable patterns of residential development, as well as

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

In line with the objectives of the RDS it is necessary to make full allowance for this when deciding the number of sites to identify for development in the plan to prevent excessive allocation of hous

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Housing Needs Assessment/Housing Market Analysis (HNA/HMA) – provides an evidence base that must be taken into consideration in the allocation, through the development plan, of land required to facili

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The HNA will influence how LDPs facilitate a reasonable mix and balance of housing tenures and types. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, or the relevant housing authority, will carry out the HNA/

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

A 'plan, monitor and manage' approach is necessary to ensure that, as a minimum, a 5 year supply of land for housing is maintained. Monitoring should be an ongoing process with annual reporting and re

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

This information will allow a clear view of the overall progress in meeting the housing objectives of the plan and identifying issues likely to require intervention. For example, a need to release sec

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

LDPs should: • set out the overall housing provision for each settlement over the plan period; • set development limits for all identified settlements; • zone sites for housing in larger settlements t

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

where justified, specify those sites or areas where the development of certain house types or a mix of house types will be required; set density levels for housing sites appropriate to the location of

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The HNA/HMA undertaken by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, or the relevant housing authority, will identify the range of specific housing needs, including social/affordable housing requirements

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Travellers have distinctive needs which will be assessed as part of the local HNA/HMA. Where the HNA/HMA identifies a demonstrable need for Travellers specific accommodation, planning permission will

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Where a need is identified and a development plan is under preparation, this should identify a suitable site(s).

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Where a need is identified for a transit site or a serviced site, which cannot readily be met within an existing settlement in the locality, proposals will be required to meet the policy requirements

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The HNA/HMA will identify the range of specific housing needs, including supported housing needs. The HNA/HMA will only relate to that need which cannot be met through a general needs housing solution

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

When assessing proposals it is also important to have particular regard to the safety and amenity of the occupants of developments in close proximity to mineral workings. Proposals impacting upon the

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Councils must bring forward policy to require new residential development of an appropriate scale (generally 25 or more units, or on sites of one hectare and above) to provide adequate and well-design

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Where appropriate, key site requirements for zoned residential land should include guidance on the provision of areas of public open space (including formal and informal recreation areas) as an integr

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

The successful integration of transport and land use is fundamental to the objective of furthering sustainable development. Planning has a vital contributing role for improving connectivity and promot

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Land Use Allocations and Associated Transport Infrastructure: Reducing the need for motorised travel can be achieved through allocating sites for housing development in proximity to existing or planne