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Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The districts will be connected to each other, the retail core and the adjacent neighbourhoods by the green and blue infrastructure network, and high quality routes that are accessible to all sections

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Whilst population projections are an important source of information on the level and location of future housing, the rate of household formation is a more important driver of the housing market. The

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

An appropriate housing mix not only refers to type, size and tenure, but also to a number of specialist housing types that need to be planned for. Specialist housing provides for people with specific

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Within Belfast, increases in density are therefore most desirable throughout the city centre, in close proximity to centres of existing facilities and services, such as district centres and local cent

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)

The SPPS requires that the LDP makes provision to meet the full range of housing needs. This includes provision for those who are elderly, disabled or with any mobility issues. One of the key objectiv

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Dwellings should be designed to provide accessible and adaptable accommodation for everyone, from young families to older people and people with a temporary or permanent physical impairment. Since 199

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In addition to the 'accessible homes' criteria, the second part of this policy requires at least 10% of units in new schemes over 10 units to be wheelchair accessible. The SPPS requires that the LDP m

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It is noted that there may be some exceptional circumstances where not all of these policy requirements can be accommodated whilst still meeting other planning policy obligations. For instance the con

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for specialist residential accommodation, including retirement villages and care-related facilities, where the following criteria are met: a. The homes and/or bed s

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)

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)

The SPPS advises that "good design can change lives, communities and neighbourhoods, bring communities together and attract business investment. It can further sustainable development and encourage he

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Appropriate provision is made for safe, convenient and secure cycle parking

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for extensions or alterations to an existing residential property where the scale, massing, design and external materials of the proposal are appropriate to the bui

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The local housing systems analysis for Belfast also notes that the continued upward trend in the number of older households over the next 15 years and beyond implies that there may be an increased dem

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Residential intensification of existing dwellings must be carefully managed to avoid negative impacts on the local character of an area, the amount of amenity space, and on the privacy of adjoining re

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Increasing density will require careful management of refuse provision, particularly recycling facilities, to ensure sustainability objectives are met. Communal refuse and recycling containers, commun

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 LDP is a mechanism through which healthy social and physical environments can be encouraged by protecting existing and identifying new sites for the leisure, health, education and social care faci

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

This policy aims to ensure that existing community infrastructure is protected to meet the needs of the city and, where appropriate, the needs of the wider region. It also aims to ensure that adequate

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)

To maintain viability of the city centre, the plan will adopt a sequential approach to growth. A network and hierarchy of centres can support communities and neighbourhoods across the district. It wil

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The retail policies within the LDP will seek to address current and future retailing needs over the plan period. This retail strategy will therefore aim to: Provide a range of uses appropriate to the

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)

Overnight accommodation developments should achieve the highest standards of accessible and inclusive design to accommodate a diverse mix of tourist to the city, and demonstrate the council's aspirati

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 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)

The council will safeguard land required to implement new transport proposals or planned improvements to the transportation network as identified in the DfI's extant transport plan. This includes new

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In assessing car parking provision the council will require that a proportion of the spaces to be provided are reserved for people with disabilities in accordance with relevant guidelines and practice

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The priority is to ensure that car parking policies and provision do not incentivise the use of the car over the use of sustainable transport modes. Car parking in suitable amounts and locations is vi

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Developers will be required to reserve an appropriate proportion of parking spaces to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Such designated parking spaces should be conveniently located to facil

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Consideration should be given by developers to the provision of 'parent and child' parking spaces. As with spaces reserved for people with disabilities these should be located in a manner, which facil

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The amount and arrangement of car parking can have a significant impact on the quality of both the built and natural environment. All proposals for parking and associated facilities should therefore b

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will expect a high standard of design, layout and landscaping to accompany all proposals for car parking. Planning permission will only be granted for a proposal where all the following cr

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Green design best practice, including making the best use of the natural attributes of a site, passive design and energy efficiency, can assist in minimising the carbon footprint of new development. T

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for proposals that protect, augment, complement and/or improve the network and connectivity of green and blue infrastructure across the district. This includes the

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for the provision of new open space, including sport and outdoor recreation facilities, at appropriate locations within the defined settlement limits, subject to co

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council's policy supports the provision of new and improved open space to serve the current and future needs of the city's residents and visitors. In addition to supporting new proposals for open

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for the provision of appropriate open space facilities, including for sport and outdoor recreation, at appropriate locations in the countryside area of the district

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Table C2: Wheelchair housing space standards28 House Type | Single Storey / Flat (square metres) | Two Storey (square metres) 1-Person/1-Bedroom | 50 | - 2 Person/1-Bedroom | 60 | - 2-Person/2-Bedroo

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Ref. 37 - Community & health Planning decisions (BCC) & liaison on a periodic basis with DM for policy implementation monitoring. Policies SP3, HC1, CI1: To protect existing community infrastructure a