TSM 7: Criteria for Tourism Development

A proposal for a tourism use, in addition to the other policy provisions of this Statement, will be subject to the following design criteria: Design Criteria (a) a movement pattern is provided that, insofar as possible, supports walking and cycling, meets the needs of people whose mobility is impaired, respects existing public rights of way and provides adequate and convenient access to public transport; (b) the site layout, building design, associated infrastructure and landscaping arrangements (including flood lighting) are of high quality in accordance with the Department's published guidance and assist the promotion of sustainability and biodiversity; (c) appropriate boundary treatment and means of enclosure are provided and any areas of outside storage proposed are screened from public view; (d) utilisation of sustainable drainage systems where feasible and practicable to ensure that surface water run-off is managed in a sustainable way; (e) is designed to deter crime and promote personal safety; (f) development involving public art, where it is linked to a tourism development, needs to be of high quality, to complement the design of associated buildings and to respect the surrounding site context.