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Protecting and enhancing the natural environment and landscape
10.4.10, 10.4.11Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Protecting and enhancing the natural environment, including landscape and seascape, is a core planning principle of the SPPS, which recognises the region's distinctive and beautiful landscape. The pro
all-projectslandscapeenvironmental-protectionAssessment of development proposals and landscape impact
10.4.12Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
In assessing new development proposals, the council will seek to ensure the protection and enhancement of the district's landscape resource. New development should not have an unacceptable effect, eit
all-projectslandscapeDesign considerations for landscape integration
10.4.13Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Irrespective of any designations or specific protection, all development should consider how it can conserve and enhance landscape interests, including careful integration of built form with the lands
all-projectslandscapesite-planningdesignSensitivity to character, quality and heritage in development proposals
10.4.14Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
All development proposals must be sensitive to the distinctive character of the area and the quality of the landscape, heritage and wildlife, and also be in accordance with other LDP policies. In asse
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