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Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A knowledge and understanding of the local context and character is necessary in order to achieve high quality, sustainable design that successfully integrates new development with existing built form

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will refuse schemes where design is considered to be poor. Examples of poor quality design may include design solutions that are inappropriate to their context, layouts which are not legib

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Local distinctiveness encompasses the unique physical, social and economic characteristics of a place. It encapsulates those elements that set a place apart from others and includes those elements tha

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Shopfronts contribute significantly to the overall character and appearance of an area and therefore require careful consideration to ensure they make a positive contribution to the city's sense of pl

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Proposed development layouts should include a clear and legible structure which demonstrates positive relationships between the built-form, streets and public space with provisions made for private or

Belfast·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

Belfast·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