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

The Council will operate a presumption in favour of development that protects, and where appropriate enhances, the overall landscape character, seascape character and specific landscape features of ou

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

These comprise our Borough's most important landscapes recognised for their scenic quality and environmental value, which given their sensitivity to change the Council considers are worthy of protecti

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

The Council has identified the following Strategic Landscape Policy Areas and their precise boundaries will be brought forward in the Local Policies Plan: • Belfast Basalt Escarpment; • Carnmoney Hill

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

These comprise those features and areas within and adjoining the settlements of our Borough considered to be of greatest amenity value, landscape quality or local significance and therefore worthy of

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

Other natural heritage assets will be designated through the LDP process. The Landscape Character Assessment undertaken for the Plan Strategy has identified a number of distinctive landscapes that are

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

The Council will support proposals that generate energy from a renewable resource where they are, either individually or cumulatively, compatible with policies to safeguard and enhance our natural her

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

Landscape Character and Visual Impact (a) The landscape is capable of accommodating the development without significant detrimental impact on landscape character or visual amenity. This includes the e

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Where a decision is taken to permit development which would result in the loss of any distinctive features of parks, gardens and demesnes, the council will normally require developers to carry out rec

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Renewable energy resources can usually be developed only where they occur at a level that is viable and some degree of impact may be unavoidable. In relation to wind energy, this can only be exploited

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

All proposals should demonstrate any environmental, economic and social benefits as well as how any environmental and social impacts have been minimised through careful consideration of location, scal

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The countryside in the Belfast area contains a variety of distinctive landscapes, including the hills surrounding Belfast, the coast of Belfast Lough and the Lagan Valley Regional Park, which together

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Our policy aims for minerals are: To secure a balanced and sustainable approach to minerals that takes account of the need for minerals to support development and the need to protect the landscape an

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for the provision of appropriate open space facilities, including for sport and outdoor recreation, at appropriate locations in the countryside area of the district

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Protecting and enhancing the natural environment, including landscape and seascape, is a core planning principle of the SPPS, which recognises the region's distinctive and beautiful landscape. The pro

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In assessing new development proposals, the council will seek to ensure the protection and enhancement of the district's landscape resource. New development should not have an unacceptable effect, eit

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Irrespective of any designations or specific protection, all development should consider how it can conserve and enhance landscape interests, including careful integration of built form with the lands

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

All development proposals must be sensitive to the distinctive character of the area and the quality of the landscape, heritage and wildlife, and also be in accordance with other LDP policies. In asse

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Any permissible house must be carefully designed and sited so as to minimise impact on the character and appearance of the landscape and should be physically grouped with existing buildings on the sub

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Local Landscape Policy Areas (LLPAs) were identified as part of the BMAP process to help protect those areas considered to be of greatest amenity and local landscape value. Some areas were designated

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Rural and Urban Landscape Wedges were identified as part of the BMAP process to help separate urban and rural localities and retain the identities and character of different areas. Similar areas were

NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications

In the countryside telecommunications development has to be sited and designed carefully. Skylines can be easily broken and habitats and species easily disturbed. If telecommunications infrastructure

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

Waste management facilities vary greatly in scale and their potential for impact on the landscape. Consideration must be given to their potential effects on the landscape and waste management faciliti

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

In considering incineration facilities the visual impact of the proposed plant is an important consideration. Modern energy from waste incineration plants comprise substantial buildings with a high ch

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

Land raising, in that it creates a new landform, has the potential to significantly impact on the landscape. As a result careful consideration will be given to the proposed landform and scale of land

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

Replacement of an Existing Rural Building A proposal to replace an existing building in the countryside with a hotel, guest house or tourist hostel will be permitted subject to the following specific

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The impact of proposals on rural character, landscape and natural / built heritage is an important consideration in their assessment, particularly within areas designated for their landscape, natural

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The scope for integrating a new holiday park, particularly a static park, or a large scale extension to an existing facility is often limited by the extent and layout of such development and by specif

NI-wide·PPS 16 Tourism

The policy provisions also reflect the importance of design, layout and landscaping in order to achieve high quality development that integrates into the landscape and respects the surrounding rural c

NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage

The value of Ecosystems Services is recognised in the UK National Ecosystems Assessment (UK NEA) in terms of the benefits it provides to society and economic prosperity. The RDS also recognises this w

NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage

Under Article 191 of the Lisbon Treaty, environmental policy continues to be based on the precautionary principle which exists in order to protect the environment, where there are threats of serious o

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Planning permission will be granted for development on an active and established agricultural or forestry holding where it is demonstrated that: (a) it is necessary for the efficient use of the agricu

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

The form and proportions of a new building are key elements in the design and strongly influence its visual impact on the landscape. If form and proportion are wrong, then little can be done with any

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

The impact of development associated with certain outdoor recreational uses can be reduced by careful attention to scale, siting, layout, design and landscaping details. Any proposed activity or devel

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

The development of golf courses can facilitate agricultural diversification and encourage tourism, but can also have a detrimental impact on the environment particularly because of the scale of such d

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

The Department will carefully consider the impact of proposals for the development of golf courses on the landscape and wider environmental qualities of the countryside. Each proposal should contain f

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Golf driving ranges are generally more intensive land uses than golf courses with different visitor patterns and potentially higher levels of traffic generation. The buildings or the galleries, especi

NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation

The keeping and riding of horses for recreational purposes is increasingly popular in many parts of the countryside. Outdoor participatory recreational uses such as riding schools will normally be con

Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development

Trees and landscape also play a significant role and add value to the quality of public realm. They should be carefully specified and sited to allow for adequate soil depths, light, water and air to e

Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development

Seek the retention of existing trees within and around the site and make adequate provision to allow them to mature while ensuring the continuance of tree cover through new tree planting.

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

designated (or is proposed for designation) to protect its landscape, scientific or natural heritage significance will not normally be granted permission where this would prejudice the essential chara

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

Planning authorities should apply the precautionary principle when considering the impacts of a proposed development on national or international significant landscape or natural heritage resources.

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

The regional strategic objectives are to: • ensure that sustainable renewable and low carbon energy development is facilitated at appropriate locations in order to increase the contribution to the tra

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

great importance and must be carefully considered. Where relevant, the impacts of onshore developments on seascape will also be an important consideration. The cumulative impact will increase, for exa