Assessment criteria for tourist amenity significance

Where units are proposed in association with a tourist amenity, the policy requires that the tourist amenity must be a significant visitor attraction in its own right. In assessing this, the planning authority will consider the nature and scale of the tourist amenity. Relevant considerations in this regard are likely to include visitor numbers and the provision facilities linked to and enabling usage of the amenity, for example berth for boats, buildings for use as changing areas or the storage of recreational equipment, and car parking. To assist in this assessment, the planning authority may consult with NI Tourist Board and / or local tourism bodies.