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

A VIBRANT AND LIVEABLE PLACE - HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT

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

Policy SP1: Sustainable Development The Outcomes that we want: - Adopted LDP documents providing Strategic and Detailed Management Policies for development management; and proposals for site allocati

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

PPS 11 has an important role in supporting the development of a range of waste management facilities consistent with the principles and objectives of the WMS and WMPs. Consequently, both the WMS and W

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

In exercise of its responsibility for planning control in Northern Ireland the Department assesses development proposals against all planning policies and other material considerations that are releva

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

The estimation of potential yield for respective character areas requires consideration of the nature and character of their built fabric and account should also be taken of existing planning policy.

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

Further input from plan consultees, relating to urban capacity sites and general areas of high anticipated windfall should be sought before finalising the estimated urban housing yield. This could, by

NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements

Planning Policy Statement 17 (PPS 17) Control of Outdoor Advertisements Planning Policy Statements (PPSs) set out the policies of the Department of the Environment on particular aspects of land-use p

NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage

This PPS 2 'Natural Heritage' replaces PPS 2 'Planning and Nature Conservation' (June 1997) and supersedes the following provisions in 'A Planning Strategy for Rural Northern Ireland' (September 1993)

NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage

The Department has a statutory duty, laid down in Article 3 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, to formulate and co-ordinate policy for securing the orderly and consistent development of la

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 2 Natural Heritage

The United Kingdom has transposed into UK law the terms of the European Commission (EC) Birds and Habitats Directives, and both the Water Framework and Marine Strategy Framework Directives. It is also

NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage

In exercise of its responsibility for development management in Northern Ireland, the planning authority assesses development proposals against all planning policies and other material considerations

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

In exercise of its responsibility for development management in Northern Ireland, the planning authority will assess development proposals against all planning policies and other material consideratio

NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking (Clarification)

The Department of the Environment is responsible for planning control in Northern Ireland. The Planning Service, an Agency within the Department, administers its planning functions. The Department ha

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

The function of the planning system is to regulate the development and use of land in the public interest. It has to take account of the Government's objective of promoting sustainable economic growth

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Factor to consider Questions to inform review Information sources Current policy • What does national policy/guidance require? • What does Policy HOU6: Housing Mix require in Belfast? • Will the sche

Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability

However, it is important to note that a plan-wide viability assessment cannot provide a precise answer to the viability of every development likely to take place over the plan period. Rather, its purp

Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability

The key assumptions to be used as a starting point for site-specific viability testing will be published separately alongside this SPG and will be subject to regular review, as it is acknowledged that

Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability

Sets out regional planning policies for securing the orderly and consistent development of land in NI under the reformed two-tier planning system. The provisions of the SPPS must be taken into account

Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability

Additional guidance which illustrates by example, supports, or clarifies planning policies. Where relevant to a particular development proposal, SPG will be taken into account as a material considerat

Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability

A series of hypothetical development schemes designed to take account of the broad location, size and type of land available in the District and the form of development likely to take place on such la

Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings

Planning permission will be granted for tall buildings, defined as any building 35m above ordnance datum (AOD) or taller or those which are significantly higher than their surroundings, where they: (e

Belfast·SPG008 Advertising and Signage

This SPG represents non-statutory planning guidance that supports, clarifies and/or illustrates by example, policies contained within the current planning policy framework, including development plans

Belfast·SPG008 Advertising and Signage

The Belfast Local Development Plan (LDP) provides the strategic policy framework for the plan area across a range of topics and sets out the vision for Belfast, as well as the objectives and strategic

Belfast·SPG008 Advertising and Signage

The Plan Strategy includes several overarching strategic policies which are to be used both as a guide to assist in delivering the key aims and objectives of the LDP. The diagram below illustrates how

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

Planning authorities should be guided by the principle that sustainable development should be permitted, having regard to the local development plan and all other material considerations, unless the p

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

Where a new LDP is under preparation or review it may be justifiable, in some circumstances, to refuse planning permission on the grounds of prematurity. This may be appropriate in respect of developm

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

Inclusion of a WHS on a list published by UNESCO highlights the outstanding international importance of the site as a material consideration in the determination of planning and listed building consen

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

Archaeological remains of regional importance include monuments in State Care, scheduled monuments and Areas of Significant Archaeological Interest (ASAIs). Such sites (or constituent parts of them) b

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

Development proposals which would adversely affect archaeological remains of local importance or their settings should only be permitted where the planning authority considers that the need for the pr

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

Planning authorities should seek all necessary information from applicants in making well informed planning judgements, particularly where the impact of a development proposal on archaeological remain

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

Where a planning authority is minded to grant planning permission for development which will affect sites known or likely to contain archaeological remains, it should ensure that appropriate measures

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

It is important that economic development land and buildings which are well located and suited to such purposes are retained so as to ensure a sufficient ongoing supply. Accordingly, planning permissi