Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Development Planning Practice Note
Abstract
Advises on the requirements for the preparation and adoption of a local development plan (LDP) in Northern Ireland. Discusses the plan strategy, highlighting: the legislative context; survey and information gathering; policy context for the preparation of the plan strategy; content of the plan strategy; topic areas; archaeology and the built heritage; coastal development; control of outdoor advertisements; development in the countryside; economic development, industry and commerce; flood risk; housing in settlements; minerals; natural heritage; open space, sport and outdoor recreation; renewable energy; telecommunications and other utilities; tourism; town centres and retailing; transportation; waste management; maps; sustainability appraisal and other accompanying assessments; availability and public consultation on the plan strategy.
History
Version 1, April 2015.
Subjects
- Planning control
- Strategic planning
- Planning control, Northern Ireland
- Development plans
- Planning and development
Publisher History
The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland (DOENI) is now known as the Department for Communities (DfC). The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland's role was to promote sustainable development principles, responsible land use, air and water quality, and waste management, the reduction of road traffic casualties and ensure effective local government.