Banbridge / Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015
Introduction: Planning Policy Statements

Planning Policy Statements (PPSs) set out regional planning policies on particular aspects of land use planning and apply to the whole of Northern Ireland. Their contents have informed the preparation of the Plan and the development of the Plan Proposals. They are material to decisions on individual planning applications (and appeals) within the Plan Area. Details of PPSs and Draft PPSs at June 2006 are contained in Appendix 3 .

The Department has a rolling programme for the preparation of new PPSs and the review of existing PPSs. In addition, a number of PPSs are being prepared by the Department for Regional Development (DRD), which apply throughout Northern Ireland. Where new or revised PPSs are published in final form, they will supersede the corresponding policies within the Plan.

PPSs may from time to time be revised to take account of changing circumstances, including experiences gained through the development planning and development control processes. Good practice guides may also be issued to illustrate how concepts contained in PPSs can best be implemented.