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Movement Patterns, Walking, Cycling and Public Transport Links
DM 17(e)Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
A movement pattern is provided that promotes walking and cycling routes and supports linkages to nearby community facilities and public transport (see also Policy DM 12);
dwellingtopic-accessProperty Rights and Neighbour Consultation for Dwelling Extensions
B10Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Alterations or an extension to a dwelling should not infringe upon a neighbour's property. For example, it is an infringement of a neighbour's property rights should foundations or guttering encroach
dwellingtopic-accessTourism Policy TLC1: Supporting tourism leisure and cultural development
TLC1Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
TLC1: Supporting tourism leisure and cultural development The council will support tourism leisure, and culture development that contributes to: a. Extending the offer across the daytime and night ti
non-domesticpublic-buildingcommercialtopic-accesstopic-accessibilityPolicy AMP 4: Protection for New Transport Schemes
AMP 4NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Planning permission will not be granted for development that would prejudice the implementation of a transport scheme identified in a development plan.
site-planningtopic-accessCycle Parking Provision Requirements
5.55NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
To help promote cycle use the amount of good quality cycle parking needs to be increased. It is important therefore that secure cycle parking is provided as an integral part of development providing j
non-domesticpublic-buildingcommercialtopic-accessWeather Protection and Security Standards for Cycle Parking
5.56NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Full secure, weather protected parking will normally be required for employee cycle parking. Weather protection will also be required for visitor parking where space for ten or more cycles is provided
non-domestictopic-accessLocation and Design of Cycle Parking Areas
5.57NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Security is a major consideration in determining the location of cycle parking areas which should be provided closer to a building's entrance than car-parking. They should be well lit and located wher
non-domestictopic-accessShower and Changing Facilities for Major Employment Sites
5.58NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Major employment generating developments will be expected to provide shower and changing facilities conveniently located to the provision of cycle parking to encourage and facilitate those who travel
non-domesticcommercialtopic-accessSimplified Planning Application for Householder Extensions and Alterations
B5NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations
Should planning permission be required for your extension or alteration there is a simplified application form for householder development (Form PHD) which can be obtained from your local planning off
dwellingtopic-accessActive Lifestyles and Sporting Facilities
ENV 7.1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
providing opportunities for more active lifestyles by maintaining and enhancing sporting facilities in the Region, creating networks of community greenways in cities and towns, developing cycle and pe
public-buildingtopic-accesstopic-external-spaceruralopen-spaceAccessibility of Sports and Leisure Facilities
ENV 7.1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
enhancing the range of sports and leisure facilities enabling accessibility by all citizens (ENV 7.1);
public-buildingtopic-accessibilitytopic-accessSustainable Access to Countryside and Public Open Spaces
ENV 1.4NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
promoting sustainable access to the countryside taking account of the Northern Ireland Countryside Recreation Strategy and continuing to develop the network of public open spaces including country par
topic-accesstopic-external-spaceruralopen-spaceconservationWindow and door alignment in extensions and alterations
4.2.6Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
To facilitate the integration of an extension or alteration with the existing property, new windows and door openings should be aligned to the existing fenestration and match the symmetry of the exist
dwellingtopic-accessWalking and Cycling Infrastructure and Public Transport Phasing
NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)
include walking and cycling infrastructure, or phasing of development so as to tie in with planned improvement of public transport.
site-planningtopic-accessnon-domestic