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Amendment to paragraph 0.13 - External wall construction requirements
Page 15, paragraph 0.13(a)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
if the external walls are constructed so that – (i) the risk of ignition from an external source, and the spread of fire over their surfaces, is restricted by making provision for them to have low rat
fire-safetyexternal-spaceAmendment to paragraph 0.14 - Material contribution to fire spread
Page 15, paragraph 0.14NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
The materials used for external walls and attachments to them, should not contribute to the rate of fire spread up the outside of a building.
fire-safetyexternal-spaceExtended application assessment procedures
1.6DNI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Where it is proposed to assess the classification of a product or system in lieu of carrying out a specific test (as in paragraph 1.6A(b)), this should be done in accordance with the relevant standard
fire-safetyhrbexternal-spaceAddition of Fire Performance of Green Roofs and Walls 2013 to approved documents
Page 166, amendment (16)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Fire Performance of Green Roofs and Walls 2013 published by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
fire-safetyexternal-spaceSection 5 Overview - External Fire Spread
5.1NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
This Section contains provisions relating to the design and construction of – (a) external walls in order that – (i) the risk of ignition from an external source to the outside surface of a building a
fire-safetyexternal-spaceExternal Surfaces Requirements
5.3NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
The external surface of an external wall (i.e. outermost external material) should meet the requirements given in Table 5.1A relevant to the height of the building and the distance between the buildin
fire-safetyexternal-spaceCavity surfaces in external wall construction with masonry or concrete inner leaf
5.4BNI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
In the case of an external wall construction of a building which, by virtue of paragraph 4.40(d) (external cladding system with a masonry or concrete inner leaf), is not subject to the provisions of T
fire-safetyexternal-spaceTable 5.1A: Reaction to fire performance of external surfaces of walls
Table 5.1ANI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Table 5.1A Reaction to fire performance of external surfaces of walls Building Type | Building height | Less than 1 m from the relevant boundary | 1 m or more from the relevant boundary 'Relevant bu
fire-safetyexternal-spacehigh-risehrbassemblynon-domesticdwellingNote on materials for relevant buildings
Table 5.1A Note (1)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
The restrictions for these buildings apply to all the materials used in the external wall and specified attachments (see paragraphs 5.4C to 5.4F for further guidance).
fire-safetyhrbexternal-spaceAcceptable alternative material: profiled or flat steel sheet
Table 5.1A Note (2)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Profiled or flat steel sheet at least 0.5 mm thick with an organic coating of no more than 0.2 mm thickness is also acceptable.
fire-safetyexternal-spaceAcceptable alternative material: timber cladding
Table 5.1A Note (3)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Timber cladding at least 9 mm thick is also acceptable.
fire-safetyexternal-spaceExternal wall material performance for relevant buildings
5.4HNI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
The provisions of Regulation 23 apply in addition to the requirements of regulation 36. Therefore for buildings described in Regulation 23(4), the potential impact of any products incorporated into or
fire-safetyhrbexternal-spaceOutcome 1: Citizens enjoy good health and wellbeing - Priorities
Outcome 1Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Our Priorities (a) Antrim and Newtownabbey is a place where people of all ages value their health and wellbeing and look after it in a variety of ways and encourage others to do so too; (b) Exercise a
accessibilitypublic-buildingexternal-spacesite-planningPlan Vision for 2030
3.2Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
In 2030 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough will have a reputation as an excellent, attractive and diverse place in which to live and work. It will be a place that all citizens can take pride in and that
site-planningenergyexternal-spaceHealth, Wellbeing and Open Spaces
3.10Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
It is important that the Council seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of those who live within the Borough. Open spaces should be protected and accessible for all to enjoy and the creation of acc
external-spaceopen-spaceaccessibilitysite-planningSecuring infrastructure and contributions (SP 1.15)
SP 1.15Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Where the necessary infrastructure, works and/or contributions can be secured satisfactorily by means of planning conditions attached to planning permissions, this will be done. If this cannot be achi
site-planningexternal-spacedrainageSupport for new or enhanced tourist amenities in countryside
DM 9.2Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
In countryside locations, the Council will support a proposal for new or enhanced tourist amenities, attractions and recreational facilities where this will result in a sustainable form of development
ruralcommercialexternal-spaceSelf-catering chalets, holiday cabins, and caravan or camping sites
DM 9.6Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Proposals for new or enhanced groups of self-catering chalets, holiday cabins, and caravan or camping sites will be supported where they: (a) Form extensions to existing tourist accommodation sites; (
commercialexternal-spaceCaravan, cabin and chalet proposals in rural areas
DM 9.7Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
For caravan, cabin or chalet proposals in the rural area, visual impact and access arrangements will be important considerations. Proposals will need to demonstrate what landscaping measures will be p
ruraltourismsite-planningexternal-spaceReuse of Disused Transport Routes
SP 3.4Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The Council will promote appropriate opportunities for the reuse of disused transport routes, such as disused railway lines or waterways and will operate a presumption against development that would p
site-planningtopic-transportationexternal-spaceCar Park Design and Environmental Standards
SP 3.13Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
All proposals for car parking will need to demonstrate that the proposal is compatible with adjoining land uses and will not significantly contribute to an increase in congestion nor be detrimental to
non-domesticsite-planningexternal-spaceEnvironmental Integration of Public Utilities
6.34Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
It is necessary to achieve a sustainable balance between prosperity and protection of our environment. Therefore, it is important that public utilities, including major projects, respect and visually
site-planningexternal-spacePolicy DM 14: Overhead Electricity Lines
DM 14.3Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Proposals for overhead electricity lines will be acceptable where it has been demonstrated all the following criteria are met: (a) They avoid areas identified for their landscape importance as set out
non-domesticsite-planningexternal-spaceRedevelopment in Established Residential Areas
DM 17.6Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
In established residential areas, the Council will only support proposals for the redevelopment of existing buildings, or the infilling of currently vacant sites (including extended garden areas) to a
dwellingsite-planningexternal-spacePublic Open Space Provision in New Residential Developments
DM 17.7Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Residential development proposals of 25 units or more, or on sites of 1 hectare or more, will be expected to provide well designed, safe and accessible public open space as an integral part of the ove
dwellingflatsexternal-spacesite-planningaccessReduction of Open Space Standards for Apartments
DM 17.8Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
A reduction in these open space standards will be considered in the case of apartment development or where the development is designed to integrate with and make use of adjoining public open space.
flatsexternal-spacesite-planningPrivate Open Space Guidance
DM 17.9Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The Council will take account of the guidance in relation to private open space provision for new residential development proposals as set out in the supplementary planning guidance document, Creating
dwellingexternal-spacesite-planningPublic Open Space Requirements for Housing Developments
7.42Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Public open space is an intrinsic element of any housing development not only for design quality but also for social and recreational purposes. It can include informal green amenity space, communal gr
dwellingexternal-spacesite-planningPrivate Open Space and Bin Storage for Residential Units
7.43Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Developers should also make adequate provision for private open space in a variety of formats dependent on the type of residential unit proposed. Private garden space is particularly important for new
dwellingexternal-spacePolicy DM 20: Traveller Accommodation - Support Criteria
DM 20.1Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
DM 20.1 The Council will support proposals for Traveller accommodation where a demonstrable need has been identified through a local housing needs assessment for the specific form of accommodation (gr
dwellingsite-planningaccessexternal-spaceStrategic Policy 5: Community Infrastructure - Development Linkages and Major Residential
SP 5.5Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The Council will also expect new development proposals to facilitate and improve linkages and accessibility to local community infrastructure and help maximise opportunities to promote healthy and act
dwellingresidentialopen-spaceaccessibilityexternal-spacesite-planningImportance of Open Space and Green Infrastructure
8.8Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The Council recognises the importance of our Borough's open space and green infrastructure not only in meeting the recreational needs of our communities, but also for its contribution to health and we
site-planningopen-spaceexternal-spaceLeisure and Community Health Strategy
8.9Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The Council's Leisure Strategy 2017-2030 'More People. More Active. More Often' aims to improve public accessibility to the Council's six leisure centres and associated recreational facilities and ens
public-buildingaccessexternal-spaceProtection of Community Facilities and Open Space
8.11Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
In order to support the continued provision of good quality community infrastructure the Council will also afford protection to existing community facilities that still serve, or have the ability to s
dwellingexternal-spaceopen-spacesite-planningCommunity Infrastructure Improvements Through Residential Development
8.12Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The Council also wishes to take the opportunity afforded by new residential development to help deliver improvements in our Borough's community infrastructure and assist in promoting better health and
dwellingaccessaccessibilityexternal-spacesite-planningPlacemaking and Good Design Policy Area
9Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
PLACEMAKING AND GOOD DESIGN A Vibrant & Liveable Place 9
site-planningexternal-spacePeople-Focused Design and Connectivity
DM 25.1(g)Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Be designed with people, not vehicle movement, as the primary focus and promote linkages to nearby places, paths, streets and open spaces, and be designed to encourage social interaction and healthier
site-planningexternal-spacePublic Realm Enhancement
DM 25.1(h)Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Enhance where possible existing or proposed public realm areas;
site-planningexternal-spaceOpen Space Quality and Integration
DM 25.1(i)Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Ensure that any open space required is high quality, appropriate and well integrated into the overall layout, with linkages made to existing green and blue infrastructure networks;
site-planningexternal-spaceopen-spaceLandscaping Scheme
(l)Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Incorporate an appropriate landscaping scheme (hard and soft landscaping) which includes proposals for the treatment and retention of existing trees and other landscape features;
non-domesticdwellingexternal-spaceBiodiversity and Wildlife Enhancement
(m)Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Promote biodiversity by incorporating sites of wildlife interest and enhanced landscape measures such as the provision of bird boxes and nesting sites;
non-domesticdwellingexternal-spaceRural Design and Character Policy
DM 27Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Policy DM 27: Rural Design and Character DM 27.1 The Council will support development in the countryside where it is sited to integrate sympathetically into its surroundings and respects rural charac
ruralsite-planningexternal-spaceIntegration Requirements
DM 27.2Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Integration DM 27.2 Development will be acceptable where it is demonstrated, when viewed from surrounding public vantage points, that: (a) The site for the proposed development has the capacity to ab
ruralsite-planningexternal-spaceBiodiversity and Landscaping Requirements
DM 27.5Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
All proposals for development in the countryside will be expected to address biodiversity impact and be accompanied by a detailed landscaping scheme, which retains or reinstates traditional boundaries
ruralexternal-spaceVisual Integration from Critical Viewpoints
9.25Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Where a site cannot be readily identified from critical viewpoints, it does not obviate the need for careful site selection to ensure the proposed building blends into its surroundings and is of a hig
ruralexternal-spacesite-planningDesign and Integration of New Accesses
9.26Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
New accesses are often a visible feature of new development in the countryside and on occasion can be more obtrusive than the building itself, particularly if they include ornate walls, gates and fenc
ruralaccessexternal-spacesite-planningAdvertisement design and location principles
9.37Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
All advertisements should be designed and located to respect the character and appearance of the area and buildings where they are proposed. Care must also be taken not to prejudice public safety and
non-domesticcommercialexternal-spaceAdvertisements in historic environments
9.38Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Advertisements can have a significant impact on the integrity of our historic environment and in such cases particular consideration will be given to their design, scale, size, materials and method of
conservationnon-domesticcommercialexternal-spaceAssessment of advertising and signage proposals
9.39Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
In assessing advertising and signage proposals the Council will take account of relevant supplementary design guidance, including design guides relating to Conservation Areas.
non-domesticcommercialconservationexternal-spacePolicy DM 31: Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes - Development Permissions
DM 31.1Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Development proposals that would affect an Historic Park, Garden or Demesne will only be permitted where it is demonstrated that: (a) They will not lead to the loss of, or cause harm to, the overall c
conservationexternal-spacesite-planning