Development Plans and Tourism Strategy Preparation

Development plans set out how future development will be accommodated in the plan area over the plan period within the overarching strategic framework provided by the RDS. The preparation of a development plan provides a key opportunity for planning authorities to consider how best to facilitate the growth of sustainable tourism in their areas. There should be early consultation between the plan team and district councils, relevant government departments and other key agencies such as the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to assess potential and to identify opportunities and constraints relating to tourism development. This will, where relevant, assist in the formulation of a balanced tourism development strategy tailored to the needs and assets of the particular locality.