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Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Introduction

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Belfast Agenda is an ambitious community plan that promotes inclusive balanced economic growth to reduce social inequalities to deliver a thriving city and connected sustainable neighbourhoods. To

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP Plan Strategy recognises that Belfast has a unique "sense of place" shaped by its location, environment, history, culture, and commerce, which has enabled the city to be the economic driver fo

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP comprises of two development plan documents: Plan Strategy – The strategic policy framework for the plan area as a whole across a range of topics. It sets out an ambitious but realistic visio

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In summary, the Belfast City LDP 2035 when fully adopted will: Provide a 15-year plan framework to support economic and social needs in the city, in line with regional strategies and policies, while

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It replaces the Belfast Urban Area Plan, draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan (BMAP) 2015, insofar as it relates to Belfast city, and the Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Subject Plan for the Belf

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

There are four key stages in the LDP process. The first is the initial plan preparation stage, which comprises the preparation of the plan timetable and the council's Statement of Community Involvemen

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The second stage was the consideration of the POP Consultation responses and the preparation of the draft Plan Strategy. A public consultation exercise was undertaken on the draft Plan Strategy and co

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Plan Strategy alongside designations in BMAP are the principle considerations when determining future planning applications for development in the city until adoption of the Local Policies Plan.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The third stage is the preparation of the draft Local Policies Plan for public consultation. It will be consistent with the adopted Plan Strategy and will provide detailed land use proposals regarding

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The fourth stage involves regularly monitoring and reviewing the performance of the LDP during the plan period.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The need for transitional arrangements is set out in both legislation and the SPPS, as a reflection of the unique circumstances presented by the transfer of the planning system to local government, an

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The SPPS's transitional arrangements provide for continuity until such times as a new LDP for the whole council area is adopted to ensure continuity in planning policy for taking planning decisions.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Part of the transition is to ensure continuity until such times as the Local Policies Plan is brought forward and adopted as the final element of the new LDP. The main element of the Local Policies Pl

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Plan Strategy consists of five parts, flowing from the overarching vision for the district: 1. Vision, aims and objectives: The four strategic aims of the LDP closely reflect the Belfast Agenda pr

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP is also supported by a series of technical background papers and formal assessments including: Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment); Equality Impact Asse

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

District profile

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Belfast has one of the most striking landscape settings to be found in any city in the British Isles. It lies at the head of Belfast Lough in the lower reaches of the valley of the River Lagan and is

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS), published in September 2015, sets out regional planning policies for securing the orderly and consistent development of land in Northern Ireland under t

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The SPPS sets out strategic planning policy for a wide range of planning matters, including the strategic context within which councils should bring forward detailed operational policies within LDP's.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Regional Development Strategy (RDS) "Building a Better Future," (March 2012) is the regional spatial strategy and provides a strategic and long term vision on the future development of Northern Ir

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The RDS recognises the important role Belfast plays in generating regional prosperity and sets strengthening Belfast as the regional economic driver as part of the 8 aims for the region. It recognises

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Protect and enhance the quality of the setting of the Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area (BMUA) and its environmental assets.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Ensuring a Sustainable Transport Future (ESTF) - A New Approach to Regional Transportation (June 2011) complements the RDS and contains high level aims and strategic objectives to support the growth o

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Northern Ireland Executive's, 'Everyone's Involved - Sustainable Development Strategy,' (May 2010) puts in place economic, social and environmental measures to ensure that Northern Ireland can con

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The strategy is supported by six guiding principles that strengthen the regional framework to address global issues such as climate change. The principles can be summarised as follows: Living within e

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Much of the current operation planning policy for the Belfast district is set out in a series of region-wide Planning Policy Statements (PPSs). The PPSs set out policies on particular aspects of land-

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The current development plan for the majority of the Belfast district is the Belfast Urban Area Plan (BUAP) 2001, which was adopted in December 1989. The area covered by the plan included the whole of

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The change in council boundary as a result of the local government reform on 1 April 2015, and the subsequent quashing of BMAP, means that the Lisburn Area Plan 2001 remains the statutory development

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The quashing of BMAP also means that the Lagan Valley Regional Park Local Plan (adopted in 1993) was re-instated as the statutory development plan for the Lagan Valley Regional Park (LVRP). It sets ou

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The quashing of BMAP also means that the Belfast Harbour Area Local Plan (adopted in 1991) was also re-instated as the statutory development plan for Belfast Lough and its foreshores, encompassing lan

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Subject Plan for the Belfast City Council Area 2015 (the 'HMOs Subject Plan') was adopted in December 2008. It informs the general public, statutory authoritie

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Community planning is a responsibility the council took on in 2015 as a result of local government reform. It's about making sure that public services work together with communities to deliver real im

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

To help realise this vision and improve the associated outcomes, The Belfast Agenda sets out four bold ambitions to be achieved by 2035: Our economy supports 46,000 additional jobs; Our city is home t

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Five special action areas are identified where more intensive plans should be prepared, either to maximise the beneficial effects of major new institutional and transport developments or to initiate t

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Like the community plan the LDP vision set out an ambitious but realistic spatial vision. In 2035, Belfast will be a globally successful, smart regional city that is environmentally resilient with a

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

To help deliver the city envisaged in 2035, there are a series of strategic aims and related objectives that have been identified below to support the delivery of the vision. The LDP's strategic aims

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Promoting development that enhances the health and wellbeing of communities, neighbourhoods and places.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A protected, enhanced and attractive natural setting, reinforcing uniqueness and accessibility to all who live work and enjoy the city.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Improving connectivity and supporting the efficient movement of people, goods, energy and information to create a dynamic innovative 21st century city with the capacity for adaption to environmental c

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A strengthened Belfast as the regional economic driver.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP will seek to support the development of sustainable neighbourhoods, which are well designed and provide a sufficient supply and choice of homes that will meet the city's growing and more diver

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

We will support good quality design to improve the quality of our urban environment and protect and manage the city's built heritage, which will enhance its distinctive character to contribute to a se

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Belfast City Council is committed to inclusive economic growth. We will support the RDS aims of strengthening Belfast as the regional economic driver for NI and delivering a vibrant city at the core i

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Through the plan, we will seek to create the conditions to support regeneration and opportunities for attracting high quality inward investment and jobs. This will include creative cultural industries

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

We will support an efficient integrated transport network offering travel choice that minimises congestion and pollution. The plan will encourage the expansion of green infrastructure networks for wal

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP will encourage development of renewable energy networks to build capacity and security. Promote innovative building technologies to improve efficiencies to create competitive advantage for bus

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

We will encourage adaptation to emerging environmental challenges and mitigate flood risks through improvements to green and blue infrastructure networks. Manage development within areas of risk and e

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP will seek to develop an integrated and multi-functional green infrastructure network of high quality open spaces, parks, and corridors; (e.g. river valleys, loughs, wetlands and woodlands) to

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

We will seek to protect and manage our natural heritage biodiversity networks, trees, hedgerows, geodiversity sites and important habitats from loss or damage.