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Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The aim of this policy is to ensure that appropriate sustainable economic development opportunities are available in the countryside to support rural communities and help sustain the rural economy, wh

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT A Vibrant and Liveable Place

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The RDS sets out regional guidance to conserve, protect and where possible, enhance our Borough's historic environment. This is supported by the SPPS which advises that Local Development Plans (LDP) s

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

assessing the local significance of archaeological sites and monuments. These factors should be viewed as indicators which contribute to a wider judgement based on the individual circumstances of a ca

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Vision, aims and objectives

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

New development in an ATC should seek to reinforce local identity and promote quality and sustainability in order to respect and, where possible, enhance the distinctive character and appearance of th

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

To help secure the upkeep, vitality and appearance of ATCs the council will permit proposals for the appropriate renovation and refurbishment of existing buildings for their continued use, or for alte

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The demolition of a building or buildings in an ATC can significantly erode the character, appearance and integrity of such areas. Demolition can be particularly damaging in cases where it is proposed

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will seek to conserve and protect and where possible enhance archaeological assets and consent will normally only be granted where the following criteria are met: a. Archaeological remain

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Particular regard will be given to the justification for new development proposals in any countryside location and the council must be satisfied that the proposal is acceptable in terms of environment

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

Encouraging community participation in the planning process. Reinforcing a sense of belonging and sense of place by maintaining distinctive places throughout local communities and in local landscape c

NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)

the conservation and enhancement of the natural environment and biodiversity;

NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)

the conservation of archaeology and the built heritage.

NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements

Particular care is also necessary to ensure that advertisements do not detract from the unique qualities and amenity of our countryside nor diminish our archaeology and built heritage.

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

increasingly viewed as an important element of our built heritage. Accordingly, this policy seeks to help retain vernacular houses and promote their sympathetic renovation and continued use rather tha

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Where the replacement of a vernacular dwelling is considered acceptable in principle, the encouragement provided in this policy to retain and incorporate the existing structure into the overall layout

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Rural vernacular or traditional architecture is the construction of small plain buildings in the countryside (particularly before 1925) where the dominant influence in siting, materials, form and desi

NI-wide·PPS 23 Enabling Development for the Conservation of Significant Places

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NI-wide·PPS 4 Planning and Economic Development

In making provision for economic development, and in considering proposals, the Department will seek to minimise adverse effects on the amenities of adjacent properties, particularly dwellings, and on

NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character

Many of our cities, towns and villages contain areas which exhibit a distinct character and intrinsic qualities, often based on their historic built form or layout. Some of these have merited statutor

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

The Northern Ireland Monuments and Buildings Record (NIMBR) makes available to the public information on sites of archaeological interest contained in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record (

NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments

In assessing schemes in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character, the Department will have particular regard to published design guidance.

Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations

Established residential areas are normally taken to mean residential neighbourhoods dominated by a recognisable form of housing styles with associated private amenity space or gardens. These areas may

Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design

The hills and coastline help define the city and provide not only a unique scenic backdrop but also numerous amenity and environmental benefits that help create Belfast's distinctive sense of place. T

Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design

Local identity and character are shaped by the history, heritage and culture of place and the people who have lived there. Understanding the history of how an area has evolved is important in determin

Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design

This is of particular importance when considering the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of existing buildings and larger redevelopment sites. The sustainable reuse of buildings can contribute to the ar

Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design

New development within the setting of built heritage assets should aim to conserve, protect and where possible enhance their surroundings. While high quality design does not need to mimic their surrou

Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings

Where tall buildings are proposed within an existing street, the height of the base should take cognisance of any uniform heights established by neighbouring buildings, be these consistent shoulder he

Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings

In the assessment of any development proposal which includes a tall building, context is paramount. In the context of the city centre, tall buildings can mark strategic locations such as gateway sites

Belfast·SPG008 Advertising and Signage

Care needs to be taken where such advertising is proposed in areas of historic interest where important views and vistas or the setting of designed landscapes or listed buildings are present. Particul

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

Archaeological and built heritage assets such as tombs and ring forts, historic and vernacular buildings, planned parklands, buildings and features associated with industrial heritage, are all importa

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

Some coastal areas may be unsuitable for development due to their amenity or landscape value, nature conservation interest or historical or archaeological importance. The LDP should identify areas whe

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

LDPs should identify areas of the coast known to be at risk from flooding, coastal erosion, or land instability where new development should not be permitted.

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

LDPs should also promote and protect public access to and along the coast where possible.

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

Where development is permitted in sensitive locations, particularly in the undeveloped coast, it will be incumbent upon the planning authority to mitigate any adverse impacts through the use of approp

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

The Department is currently engaged in the preparation of a marine plan for Northern Ireland's inshore and offshore areas, and in doing so is required to take all reasonable steps to ensure that such

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

Of particular relevance to planning authorities, particularly those with an interface with the marine area, is the current legislative requirement that all public authorities taking authorisation or e

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

The terrestrial planning system and the marine planning and licensing system are legally and functionally separate but overlap in the inter-tidal area. Planning authorities should work closely with th

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

The countryside is recognised as one of our greatest assets, with its highly valued landscapes, an outstanding coastline, a complex variety of wildlife, rich built and cultural heritage, for the ecosy

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

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are designated by the Department primarily for their high landscape quality, wildlife importance and rich cultural and architectural heritage under the Natu