EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 (“the 1993 Order”).
Article 2(2) of this Order amends Article 7 “Applications for planning permission” and Article 9 “Application for approval of reserved matters” of the 1993 Order, so as to reduce the maximum number of copies of forms, plans and drawings that need to accompany such applications from 6 to 3.
The Order also deals with the amendment and introduction of certain classes of permitted development described in Schedule 1 to the 1993 Order and in respect of which no specific application for planning permission is needed subject to the specified limitations and conditions.
Schedule 1 of this Order amends by substitution Part 8 of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Order to expand the scope of that permitted development. Part 8 of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Order describes classes of development within the curtilage of industrial buildings and warehouses.
Schedule 2 adds new Parts 33 to 36 to Schedule 1 to the 1993 Order.
Part 33 permits the demolition of buildings, subject to certain limitations for buildings in Areas of Townscape and Village Character.
Part 34 describes classes of permitted development for shops, financial and professional services.
Part 35 describes classes of permitted development for office premises.
Part 36 describes classes of permitted development for schools, colleges, universities and hospitals.
A regulatory impact assessment has been prepared in relation to this Order. A copy may be obtained from the Department of the Environment, Millennium House, 17-25 Great Victoria Street, Malone Lower, Belfast BT2 7BN (Tel: 028 90416967) or accessed at www.planningni.gov.uk.
The Explanatory Memorandum is available alongside the Order on the government’s website www.legislation.gov.uk.