Non-Residential Development in the Countryside

Planning permission will be granted for non-residential development in the countryside in the following cases: • farm diversification proposals in accordance with Policy CTY 11; • agricultural and forestry development in accordance with Policy CTY 12; • the reuse of an existing building in accordance with Policy CTY 4; • tourism development in accordance with the TOU Policies of PSRNI; • industry and business uses in accordance with PPS 4 (currently under review); • minerals development in accordance with the MIN Policies of PSRNI; • outdoor sport and recreational uses in accordance with PPS 8; • renewable energy projects in accordance with PPS 18; or • a necessary community facility to serve the local rural population. There are a range of other types of non-residential development that may be acceptable in principle in the countryside, e.g. certain utilities or telecommunications development. Proposals for such development will continue to be considered in accordance with existing published planning policies.