PPS21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Issued by: Department of Environment

Status: Final

Published: Will be effective from 1 June 2010

PPS 21 sets out planning policies for development in the countryside.  For the purpose of this document the countryside is defined as land lying outside of settlement limits as identified in development plans.  The provisions of this document will apply to all areas of Northern Ireland's countryside.

CTY 1 of PPS 21 is currently being reviewed by: draft PPS 16 Tourism (insofar as it relates to tourism development and the toursim policies of the PSRNI).

Any queries in relation to this document should be directed to your local Divisional and Sub-Divisional Planning Offices.

A Summary of Consultations Responses ( 130 KB) detailing some of the main issues to emerge from the public consultation on the draft document has been produced and is available for download.  

In the interest of protecting the environment, where possible, the use of electronic means to view both documents is encouraged. However, if you require a hard copy or wish to enquire about alterantive formats, please contact the Planning Policy Team by:-

By telephone: (028) 90 254715

By text phone: (028) 90 540642

In writing: Department of Environment, Planning and Natural Resources Division, Level 3 Calvert House, 23 Castle Place, BELFAST, BT1 1FY

E-mail: planning.policy@doeni.gov.uk