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Definition of short-term let accommodation types
7.1.83Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Alternative forms of tourist accommodation in the form of short-term let accommodation provide greater choice for visitors to Belfast. For the purposes of policy HOU13, short-term let accommodation in
commercialtourismaccommodationPolicy HOU13 – Short-term let accommodation assessment criteria
Policy HOU13Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Planning permission will be granted for short-term let accommodation, whether new build or change of use, where the following criteria are met: a. It strengthens and diversifies the range of short-st
commercialtourismaccommodationchange-of-usedwellingSingle Unit Self Catering Accommodation Proposals - Policy Routes
5.3NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
Single Unit Self Catering Accommodation proposals • New Build within the grounds of an existing or approved hotel, self catering complex, guest house or holiday park (Policy TSM 5) • Conversion and re
tourismaccommodationruralcountrysidenon-domesticMultiple (3 or more) New Build Self Catering Accommodation
5.4NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
New build – associated with an existing or approved tourist amenity - PPS 16 (Policy TSM 5) Proposals involving the reuse or adaptation of existing farm buildings, including (exceptionally) a new buil
commercialtourismaccommodationsite-planningHotels
5.5NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
New build – on the edge of a settlement – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 3) Replacement of a suitable building in the countryside – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 3) New build proposals that comply with local policies in dev
commercialtourismaccommodationsite-planningGuest Houses and Hostels
5.6NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
New build – on the edge of a settlement – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 3) Replacement of a suitable building in the countryside – PPS 16 (Policy TSM 3) New build proposals that comply with local policies in dev
commercialtourismaccommodationsite-planningruralBunk Houses and Camping Barns
5.7NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
• New build proposals that comply with local policies in development plans, for example within tourism opportunity zones or other such areas as may be designated for tourism development by the Plan. •
tourismruralaccommodationconversionSelf-catering unit definition exclusion
Policy TSM 6NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The Tourism Order defines a self catering unit as including "houses, cottages, apartments or rooms, bungalows, chalets, cabins and caravans". For the purposes of PPS 16, Policy TSM 6 excludes caravans
tourismaccommodationnon-domesticTourist accommodation with no specific policy provision
Article 12, Tourism (NI) Order 1992; Categories of Tourist Establishment Order (NI) 2011NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism
The following categories of tourist accommodation established by the Article 12 of the Tourism (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 and Amendment - Categories of Tourist Establishment Order (NI) 2011, have n
tourismaccommodationnon-domestic