The main purpose of this Order is to grant planning permission for certain classes of development under Part 3 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, subject to Articles 3 to 7.

Permission granted by this Order is described in the Parts and Classes set out in the Schedule, qualified by relevant exceptions, limitations and conditions.

A regulatory impact assessment has been prepared in relation to this Order. A copy may be obtained from the Department of the Environment, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Town Parks, Belfast BT2 7EG or accessed at www.doeni.gov.uk.

The Explanatory Memorandum is available alongside the Order on the government's website www.legislation.gov.uk .