1. PUBLIC EXAMINATION of DRAFT NORTHERN AREA PLAN 2016

2. Introductions Commissioners : Mr George Scott Ms Rosemary Daly Mrs Diane O’Neill Programme Officer: Ms S. Marcus Stephanie.marcus@pacni.gov.uk Tel. No: 02890 257 275

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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 2011- but only in respect of the Stage 1 Topics. Written Submissions should be made before the 1 st August 2011- but only in respect of the Stage 1 Topics.

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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.

9. Written Submissions - Options B & C One submission on each topic raised in original objection letter(s) by 1 st August 2011. One submission on each topic raised in original objection letter(s) by 1 st August 2011. 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 e-mail – nap@pacni.gov.uk. No more than 1,500 words. Submissions should be made by e-mail – nap@pacni.gov.uk.nap@pacni.gov.uk 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.

10. Rebuttal Evidence (Option B) Rebuttal Evidence (Option B) All written submissions will be on the Commission’s website from 8 th August 2011. All written submissions will be on the Commission’s website from 8 th August 2011. 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.

11. Important Dates Closing date for Written Submissions (Options B and C) is 1 st August 2011. Closing date for Written Submissions (Options B and C) is 1 st August 2011. Closing date for Rebuttals (Option B Only) is 5 th September 2011. Closing date for Rebuttals (Option B Only) is 5 th September 2011. Submit all evidence by email - nap@pacni.gov.uk. Submit all evidence by email - nap@pacni.gov.uk. nap@pacni.gov.uk

12. Planning Appeals Commission Webpage www.pacni.gov.uk www.pacni.gov.ukwww.pacni.gov.uk  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”.

13. 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..

14. 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

15. Second Pre-Examination Meeting 8 th August in Ballymoney Town Hall at 6.30 8 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

16. The Public Examination Topic led. Topic led. Stage 1 programme - Commencing on 19 th September 2011. Topics 1-21 inclusive. Stage 1 programme - Commencing on 19 th September 2011. 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.

17. KEY DATES Corrections to Objection Classification: 6 th June 2011. Corrections to Objection Classification: 6 th June 2011. Submission of written evidence: 1 st August 2011. Submission of written evidence: 1 st August 2011. If you no longer wish to be heard - advise PAC as soon as possible and before 1 st July 2011. If you no longer wish to be heard - advise PAC as soon as possible and before 1 st July 2011. Rebuttal evidence for Option B: 5 th September 2011. Rebuttal evidence for Option B: 5 th September 2011. 2 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.

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