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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)

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)

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)

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)

SP8 – Green and Blue Infrastructure

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)

To plan for a city that works for everyone, the LDP will support the opportunity to tackle persistent social inequalities and focuses on areas blighted by 'Peace Walls' and barriers through shared com

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

This means considering how all communities may be affected by a development and ensuring that proposals help to improve community cohesion, fostering social integration, reducing isolation and improvi

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The aim of this policy is to promote the principles of good design in the creation of buildings and spaces that strengthen civic pride, community ownership and stewardship. The built environment and i

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A green and blue infrastructure network will connect open spaces and green corridors to provide a multitude of recreational, environmental, ecological, wellbeing, socio-cultural and economic benefits

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Figure 5.5: Belfast's Green and Blue Infrastructure Plan. Key: Natural heritage assets, Major parks and open space, Primary green and blue infrastructure axis, Secondary green and blue infrastructure

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The green and blue infrastructure network will include multi-functional spaces in and around the city, such as parks, gardens, boulevard streets, rights of way, hedges, trees, woodland, green roofs, g

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council's Green and Blue Infrastructure Plan and Open Space Strategy will both assist in defining areas where intervention is required and will provide a basis for securing developer contributions

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The city centre presents development opportunities for investment in mixed use schemes to establish an innovation district that will support the transition to a low carbon economy and support the grow

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It is also characterised by areas of disadvantage and segregated housing areas separated by peace walls and barriers. The contested spaces provide opportunities for developing shared meanwhile communi

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)

The residential accommodation policies within the LDP will seek to address current and future residential needs by ensuring sufficient land is made available to meet future housing requirements. The h

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

As outlined in the SPPS, traveller facilities include: • Group housing schemes – conventional housing that caters for travellers' desire to live together in extended family groups; • Serviced sites –

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The criteria-based approach to the provision of traveller accommodation expands upon the SPPS requirements to ensure compatibility with neighbouring uses, adequate landscaping and the provision of sup

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)

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)

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)

ratios of streets and spaces should also form part of this structure to assist in defining hierarchy and allow for adequate levels of enclosure and continuity. Opportunities should be taken where appr

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

High quality design should aim to create public spaces which allow for adaptable uses that connect and enhance existing spaces. The choice of materials should complement the character of surrounding b

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Trees and landscape also add value to the quality of public realm and can play a key role in the integration of public space with surrounding areas. Where landscape proposals form part of a developmen

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Safety and the perception of safety are important issues when considering the design and layout of development. Good design can minimise the opportunities for crime to occur and help to reduce the fea

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council recognises that the amenity of existing buildings, spaces and streets can be impacted in a number of ways by development. This includes: The detrimental loss of daylight and sunlight to ex

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Careful attention must be given to the design of basement or semi-basement car parks to ensure that they are safe to use and do not have a negative impact at street level by the creation of dead front

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In the case of design features relating to external storage, the location of bins must not intrude on the street scene and should therefore be contained within a dedicated and suitably designed struct

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)

This policy shares a number of themes with the community cohesion policy in highlighting the positive role planning can play in seeking the removal of barriers to shared space. It also encourages high

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

High quality design should aim to create public spaces which allow for adaptable uses that connect and enhance existing spaces. The choice of materials should complement the character of surrounding b

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Where hard landscaping is proposed it is expected that the design should pick up on paving materials found in the surrounding area in addition to the appropriate sizing of paving. An integrated approa

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Trees and landscape add value to the quality of public realm and can play a key role in the integration of public space with surrounding areas. In cases of hard landscape areas, trees should be carefu

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The opportunity should be taken within new developments to incorporate usable green spaces in addition to hard landscape areas, particularly when addressing a shortfall experienced across the city cen

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)

Whilst policy encourages housing development within the existing urban footprint, this must not have the consequence of significantly eroding the character and amenity of existing areas, for example t

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)

Adequate quality private open space is required within residential development to provide recreational and social value. Private open space is also vital to the overall design quality of the developme

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Private open spaces may take the form of gardens, patios, balconies, recessed balconies or terraces, depending on the characteristics of the development proposed and the surrounding context. In the ca

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The amount of public open space within residential developments, including provision of children's play spaces, is addressed in policy OS3. In the case of large scale apartment developments, if, in ex

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Residential developments should not comprise excessive use of hard materials. Car parking should not dominate the residential environment and in instances where car parking is proposed within the buil

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Careful consideration should be given to the siting and organisation of car parking within an overall design for open space so that car parking does not negatively affect the use and appearance of ope

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A proposal to extend or alter a residential property can have a significant impact on the character and appearance of the local environment. The main causes of harm arise where an extension is poorly

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Adequate amenity space and appropriate parking provision are essential parts of the character and quality of the environment of residential properties. However, it is recognised that there may be circ

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In exceptional circumstances prevailing standards may be applied flexibly to best balance competing policy requirements, such as bringing derelict historic buildings back into use. In such cases, off-

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Public Sector Intervention, S76 Planning Agreements, Local Policies Plan Designations, Supplementary Planning Guidance

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

New or replacement buildings Planning permission will only be granted for new or replacement buildings in an ATC where the following criteria are met: a. The area's overall character is maintained or

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Alterations and extensions Planning permission will be granted for alterations and extensions within an ATC where the criteria above are met, and particular regard is given to the following additional