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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)

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)

The environment in which we live, work and socialise plays a significant role in the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. The quality of the built and natural environment, accessibilit

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Clarity of purpose and direction that has been shaped by the vision and guidance of the LDP. Contextual development that is the right fit and reinforces a sense of place. Easily accessible for all a

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP is an important spatial tool to create a compact city. Designing neighbourhoods with local facilities can help to reduce the need to use the car and new development should be easily accessible

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Within the city there is poor connectivity between the city centre and neighbourhoods due to a dominant road infrastructure and poorly designed housing areas. Promoting sustainable connectivity is vit

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The strategy reinforces the city's role as the regional capital, to maintain its significant contribution to the wider NI economy. It supports the plan's strategic policies to create a compact city wh

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The settlement areas have distinct functions based on existing development patterns within the Belfast City settlement area. Thematic policies will be applied to the defined settlement areas to: • En

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

These areas often have good accessibility from neighbouring areas and are well served by public transport. As a result, higher density residential development can typically be supported in close proxi

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In many places, clusters of small commercial units have formed along key transport routes into the city, providing local shops and services for the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. The role of

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The city corridors into and out of the city are typically characterised by a mix of uses fronting onto a busy road. Historically the city corridors were the key tram routes serving an expanding city.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Some city corridors pass through important local centres that function as vibrant community meeting spaces. They therefore have the potential to provide good sustainable transport connections between

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

There are a number of Northern Ireland Rail (NIR) stations and halts within Belfast, which help provide more sustainable transport opportunities to access the city centre. These include both Lanyon Pl

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

There is a presumption that all new housing development within the plan area will be delivered on previously developed land within the existing urban footprint. Land will be prioritised and zoned with

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Discount market sale housing: A low cost home ownership product where a new build property is purchased at a discounted price. This discount is usually around 20% and the scheme is to help low and mid

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The SPPS directs planning authorities to use their powers to "contribute to an environment that is accessible to all and enhances opportunities for shared communities, has a higher standard of connect

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

All new homes should be designed in a flexible way to ensure that housing is adaptable throughout all stages of life, maximising the ability for occupants to remain in their homes and live independent

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for traveller facilities where: a. There is an identified need for the specific type of traveller accommodation proposed; and b. It is located on land zoned for tra

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

These types of development are likely to be most appropriate in highly accessible locations that satisfy the density policies outlined in HOU4, whilst meeting the broader residential design requiremen

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

This policy is designed to meet the need and demand for shared forms of housing and direct it to appropriate areas where it can be accommodated and can contribute to regeneration objectives. Intensive

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for large scale purpose built managed student accommodation (PBMSA) where all of the following criteria are met: a. The proposal is easily accessible to higher educ

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for new development that is of a high quality, sustainable design that makes a positive contribution to placemaking by: a. Responding positively to local context an

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Proposed development layout should promote the sustainable transport hierarchy which aims to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists, followed closely by public transport, to achieve high levels of flexib

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for major development where it accords with the following masterplanning principles: a. Adopt a holistic approach to site assembly, layout and design that is mindfu

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Policy RD1 – New residential developments Planning permission will be granted for new residential development where it is in accordance with general urban design policies and where it is demonstrated

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In addition to the requirements of transport policies, residential developments must have regard for sustainable movement patterns and seek to reduce reliance on the private car, foster movement by pe

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The entrance to apartment buildings should be designed to provide a sense of security and safety for residents and visitors, maximising opportunities for natural surveillance. Entrances should be well

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals at interface locations, in close proximity to peace infrastructure, or which are judged to impact upon contested community space where the

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council's community cohesion policy seeks to create and enhance 'shared space' as a core planning principle. Planning authorities are directed by the SPPS to utilise development planning and devel

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP is supporting the creation of lifetime neighbourhoods, where people are able to live in an inclusive environment, and have good sustainable connectivity to employment opportunities, key servic

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning has an important role to play in shaping the environment in which we live and work. The environment, in its widest sense, is shaped by development, which is managed through the planning proce

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will seek to protect and provide development opportunities for community, health, leisure, nurseries and educational facilities based on local need in line with the projected population gr

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

improved/extended to satisfy community needs and they should be at locations that are highly accessible. The protection of existing facilities and designated sites/lands is required to ensure the prom

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Preference will be given to edge of centre land before considering an out of centre site. For clarity, edge of centre means a location that is well connected to and within easy walking distance (up to

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It would be easily accessible by foot, creates linkages and connections to improve accessibility. Proposals for retail development will be subject to meeting all other policy requirements, particularl

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The requirement is to replace a similar or better tourism, leisure and cultural facilities within the same locality, which is readily accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and a regular public transport

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals for new overnight visitor accommodation within the city centre boundary. Outside of the city centre boundary, proposals for overnight vis

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A key challenge for the plan period is to provide for increased accessibility into and throughout the city area and to accommodate projected growth in travel demand, whilst also discouraging single oc

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals providing major residential, jobs, shopping, leisure and services including educational and community uses which take account of the needs

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It is important that walking and cycling access, along with associated facilities are incorporated into the design of development proposals to encourage active travel. Measures should be appropriate t

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Safety concerns and the lack of quality integrated networks in the city discourage many people from walking and cycling. Opportunities to improve connections between existing neighbourhoods, the city

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals open to the public or to be used for employment or education purposes where it is designed to provide suitable access for all. The council

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

This policy aims to create a more accessible environment for everyone, including people with disabilities. Ease of access must be considered early in the design process and must consider both the insi

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In the case of historic or listed buildings it should often be possible to plan suitable access for all without compromising the building's special interest or character.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council may require the submission of a design and access statement to accompany a development proposal. The preparation of the statements can help create buildings and places which are accessible

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Developers will be required to bear the costs of additional transport infrastructure and associated facilities necessitated by their proposed development. Contributions from developers will be based a

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Travel plans are documents that set out a package of complementary measures for the overall delivery of more sustainable travel patterns. They should mitigate adverse impacts highlighted in a TA with

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A travel plan must set out a clear set of targets, in conjunction with measurable outputs and clearly outline arrangements for monitoring the progress of the plan, as well as arrangements for enforcem

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Responsibility and the time period for monitoring must also show clear means by which the travel plan is to be enforced by attaching a condition to the planning consent or legal agreement. Monitoring

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission for development proposals with significant travel generating uses will require a travel plan.