PUBLIC EXAMINATION of DRAFT NORTHERN AREA PLAN 2016

Introductions Commissioners : Mr George Scott Ms Rosemary Daly Mrs Diane O’Neill Programme Officer: Ms S. Marcus Tel. No:

Purpose of the Meeting To explain the next steps in the examination process. To explain the next steps in the examination process. To identity the topics for the Strategic Stage and the information to be submitted by you. To identity the topics for the Strategic Stage and the information to be submitted by you. To set out the arrangements for the submission of further written evidence. To set out the arrangements for the submission of further written evidence. To explain the arrangements for the public examination. To explain the arrangements for the public examination.

PAC ROLE To consider objections submitted to the draft plan To consider objections submitted to the draft plan Letters of support for plan or its policies are not objections Letters of support for plan or its policies are not objections Designations made under separate legislation e.g. AONBs are not subject to objection Designations made under separate legislation e.g. AONBs are not subject to objection Submissions to the absence of a proposal are not objections Submissions to the absence of a proposal are not objections

Public Examination Two stage Examination process. Two stage Examination process. Stage 1 - Strategic Stage 1 - Strategic Stage 2 - Site Specific. Stage 2 - Site Specific. Topic-led approach. Topic-led approach. Written Submissions should be made before the 1 st August but only in respect of the Stage 1 Topics. Written Submissions should be made before the 1 st August but only in respect of the Stage 1 Topics.

Strategic TOPICS 1-21 PAC Topic 1 Settlement Hierarchy PAC Topic 2 Amount & Distribution of Housing Land PAC Topic 3 Phasing of Housing PAC Topic 4 Apartment Development and Second Homes PAC Topic 5 Housing of Multiple Occupancy and Maintaining Residential Stock PAC Topic 6 Community Housing Need/Affordable Housing PAC Topic 7 Industry, Business and Distribution PAC Topic 8 Retail, Services and Offices PAC Topic 9 Tourism in Settlements (including Regeneration) PAC Topic 10 Tourism in the Countryside PAC Topic 11 Environment and Conservation (including Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes)

Topics (Continued) PAC Topic 12 Education, Health, Community and Cultural Facilities PAC Topic 13 Open Space, Sport, Outdoor Recreation and Rights of Way PAC Topic 14 Public Services, Utilities and Infrastructure PAC Topic 15 Minerals-Protection of Lignite Resource PAC Topic 16 Minerals-Other PAC Topic 17 Transportation PAC Topic 18 Rathlin Island PAC Topic 19 Giant’s Causeway PAC Topic 20 Introduction to Plan including Objectives and Strategy PAC Topic 21 Genera Issues related to the Plan (including wording, format, timing, etc)

Chosen Procedure – 3 Options Option A - Objectors rely on original letter of objection and make no further submission. Option A - Objectors rely on original letter of objection and make no further submission. Option B - Objectors make further written submissions but do not take part in the public examination. Option B - Objectors make further written submissions but do not take part in the public examination. Option C - Objectors make further written submissions and take part in the public examination. Option C - Objectors make further written submissions and take part in the public examination.

Written Submissions - Options B & C One submission on each topic raised in original objection letter(s) by 1 st August One submission on each topic raised in original objection letter(s) by 1 st August Tell us what’s wrong with the Plan and how it should be fixed. Tell us what’s wrong with the Plan and how it should be fixed. Confined to matters raised in original objection letter(s). Confined to matters raised in original objection letter(s). No more than 1,500 words. Submissions should be made by – No more than 1,500 words. Submissions should be made by – Front cover to include objection number, objector’s name, the topic being addressed and the word count. Number pages and paragraphs. Front cover to include objection number, objector’s name, the topic being addressed and the word count. Number pages and paragraphs.

Rebuttal Evidence (Option B) Rebuttal Evidence (Option B) All written submissions will be on the Commission’s website from 8 th August All written submissions will be on the Commission’s website from 8 th August The Department and all objectors proceeding by written submissions ONLY (Option B) can make a rebuttal statement of no more than 1,500 words related to each topic. The Department and all objectors proceeding by written submissions ONLY (Option B) can make a rebuttal statement of no more than 1,500 words related to each topic. Closing date for Rebuttals is 5 th September 2011 Closing date for Rebuttals is 5 th September 2011 Objectors taking part in the Public Examination should NOT make written Rebuttal Statements. Objectors taking part in the Public Examination should NOT make written Rebuttal Statements.

Important Dates Closing date for Written Submissions (Options B and C) is 1 st August Closing date for Written Submissions (Options B and C) is 1 st August Closing date for Rebuttals (Option B Only) is 5 th September Closing date for Rebuttals (Option B Only) is 5 th September Submit all evidence by - Submit all evidence by -

Planning Appeals Commission Webpage  Click on “Public Inquiries/ Examinations” option on menu on left side of the home option on menu on left side of the home page. page.  Click on “Northern Area Plan”.

Planning Appeals Commission Web Page Information Already Available - Spreadsheet List of Objections with Links. - Spreadsheet List of Counter Objections with links Information to be made Available - Information Sheet: Making Written Submissions. - List of Stage 1 Topics. - Stage 1 Spreadsheet on Topic Numbers and Procedures Chosen by Objectors..

Planning Appeals Commission Web Page “List of Objections” spreadsheet “List of Objections” spreadsheet Objection Ref PDF Link ClassificationObjector/Agent Issue Raised Topic Chosen Procedure NAP/2/1 http/;apps.planningni.gov. uk/devplans/northern/repr esentations/pdf/0002.pdf STRATEGICCOLE SET 1 SETTLEMENT HIERARCHY 1B NAP/2/15 http/;apps.planningni.gov. uk/devplans/northern/repr esentations/pdf/0002.pdf STRATEGICCOLE HOU 1 HOUSINGDISTRIBUTION2C

Second Pre-Examination Meeting 8 th August in Ballymoney Town Hall at th August in Ballymoney Town Hall at 6.30 Arrangements following exchange of Stage 1 evidence Arrangements following exchange of Stage 1 evidence The timetable for Stage 1 of the Public Examination The timetable for Stage 1 of the Public Examination Arrangements for hearing Stage 2 Site-Specific Objections Arrangements for hearing Stage 2 Site-Specific Objections

The Public Examination Topic led. Topic led. Stage 1 programme - Commencing on 19 th September Topics 1-21 inclusive. Stage 1 programme - Commencing on 19 th September Topics 1-21 inclusive. May be more than one session per topic - Parties eligible to attend set out in Topic List for Option C on Commission’s webpage. May be more than one session per topic - Parties eligible to attend set out in Topic List for Option C on Commission’s webpage. One representative for each party to take part in round-table discussion and given opportunity to speak. One representative for each party to take part in round-table discussion and given opportunity to speak. Parties pursuing same issue should co-operate. Parties pursuing same issue should co-operate. Parties must ensure their presence at the start of each session. No specified start time for each session or topic. Parties must ensure their presence at the start of each session. No specified start time for each session or topic.

KEY DATES Corrections to Objection Classification: 6 th June Corrections to Objection Classification: 6 th June Submission of written evidence: 1 st August Submission of written evidence: 1 st August If you no longer wish to be heard - advise PAC as soon as possible and before 1 st July If you no longer wish to be heard - advise PAC as soon as possible and before 1 st July Rebuttal evidence for Option B: 5 th September Rebuttal evidence for Option B: 5 th September nd Pre-Examination Meeting: 8 th August 2011 in 2 nd Pre-Examination Meeting: 8 th August 2011 in Ballymoney Town Hall at 6.30pm. Ballymoney Town Hall at 6.30pm.

PUBLIC EXAMINATION of DRAFT NORTHERN AREA PLAN 2016 AREA PLAN 2016