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Core Planning Principles Overview
4.1, 4.2NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
When plan-making and decision-taking, planning authorities must balance and integrate a variety of complex social, economic, environmental and other matters that are in the long term public interest.
site-planningpublic-buildingHealth and well-being considerations in planning
4.6NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Planning authorities may engage with relevant bodies and agencies with health remits in order to understand and take account of health issues and the needs of local communities where appropriate. This
planninghealth-and-wellbeingcommunitypublic-buildingsite-planningProtection and provision of quality open space
4.8NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
The protection of existing, and provision of new, quality open space within or close to settlements plays a vital role in promoting healthy living and tackling inequality through facilitating play, sp
open-spaceexternal-spacepublic-buildingCreating 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-spaceLand Allocation for Utilities and Public Services
6.253NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
In relation to other utilities LDPs should allocate sufficient land to meet the anticipated needs of the community, in terms of health, education and other public services.
site-planningpublic-buildingTourism - Overview and Economic Importance
6.258-6.259NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Tourism makes a vital contribution to the Northern Ireland economy in terms of the revenues it generates, the employment opportunities it provides, and the potential it creates for economic growth. As
public-buildingcommercialopen-spaceconservationRegional Development Strategy and Sustainable Tourism
6.260-6.261NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
The Regional Development Strategy 2035 (RDS) also recognises tourism as a key element underpinning sustainable economic growth in Northern Ireland and Regional Guideline 4 (RG 4) seeks to promote a su
public-buildingcommercialconservationsite-planningSPPS Aim for Tourism Development
6.262NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
The aim of the SPPS in relation to tourism development is to manage the provision of sustainable and high quality tourism developments in appropriate locations within the built and natural environment
public-buildingcommercialsite-planningRegional Strategic Objectives for Tourism
6.263NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
The regional strategic objectives for tourism are to: • facilitate sustainable tourism development in an environmentally sensitive manner; • contribute to the growth of the regional economy by facilit
commercialpublic-buildingconservationsite-planningTown Centres and Retailing - Overview and Policy Context
6.274-6.277NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
Town centres are important hubs for a range of land uses and activities, and can have a positive impact on those who live, work and visit them. They provide a wide variety of retailing and related fac
commercialpublic-buildingsite-planningRegional Strategic Objectives for Town Centres and Retailing
6.278NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
The regional strategic objectives for town centres and retailing are to: • secure a town centres first approach for the location of future retailing and other main town centre uses; • adopt a sequenti
commercialpublic-buildingsite-planningIntensive Sports Facilities
NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
An 'intensive sport facility', for the purpose of this SPPS, is defined as a purpose built indoor or outdoor resource which facilitates one or more activity fundamental to maintaining individual healt
non-domesticpublic-building