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Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Unlike many cities of a similar size across the UK and Europe, the residential population of the city centre is low. However, this will change significantly over the plan period, with the re-location

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The inner city is characterised by a predominance of high density residential development, often including established residential areas of terraced housing and social housing developments intersperse

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)

Within mixed tenure developments, affordable housing should be distributed or 'pepper potted' throughout a development, rather than concentrated in a specific part of a site. It should be 'tenure blin

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

As a general guide to the appropriate need, analysis of the local housing market in Belfast shows an ageing population, reducing household size and a decline in the number of households with children.

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)

Within designated HMAs, planning permission will only be granted for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and/or flats/apartments where the total number of HMOs and flats/apartments combined would not

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The level of intensive forms of housing within an HMA will be measured by adding together: 1. The number of HMOs recorded under the HMO Licencing scheme; 2. The number of planning approvals for HMOs n

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In exceptional circumstances an HMO or sub-division in an HMA may be acceptable, providing it does not give rise to intensification including an increase in the number of bedrooms. For example, a prop

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

New build apartment developments are excluded from the calculation outside HMAs. They are purpose built with the associated infrastructure to mitigate against issues associated with intensive forms of

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)

In all cases, intensive forms of housing whether within or outside HMAs will still be carefully assessed against the relevant criteria set out in policies RD1, RD2 and RD3. Local character, environmen

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The HMAs will be designated within the local policies plan, based on evidence available relating to concentrations of HMOs and flat conversions. In advance of the local policies plan, these policies w

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Within designated intensive housing nodes, planning permission will be granted for HMOs and flats/apartments. This will be subject to meeting all other policy requirements.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The intensive housing nodes will be designated within the local policies plan. In advance of this, this policy will be applied to the existing HMO nodes outlined within designation HMO 4 of HMOs subje

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)

Proposals for HMOs and flats/apartments within intensive housing areas will still be carefully assessed against the relevant residential design requirements set out in policies RD1, RD2 and RD3. Local

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In relation to city corridors and gateway locations, new residential and mixed use development should be constructed up to the maximum density that is deemed appropriate in accordance with proper plan

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)

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)

Policy requirements relating to space standards, internal layout and natural light within residential development are intended to promote a quality residential environment for residents. In the case o

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)

Management plans are an appropriate mechanism to ensure a quality, safe and attractive place for residents to live and will typically include detailed arrangements for management and maintenance of th

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Useable and readily accessible storage space is important in all residential homes. Within higher density residential developments such as apartments there can be competing priorities for space. It is

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Additional secure communal storage is encouraged within apartment buildings at basement or ground floor for seasonal use or occasional use. It is also important that appropriate provision is made alon

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Other communal facilities, such as common rooms, gyms and laundry rooms should also be considered in large apartment buildings. These facilities can help to make apartment living more attractive and p

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It is recognised that apartment living will make a significant contribution to the housing supply in the city and evidence suggests that large scale build-to-rent will become an increasingly prominent

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)

As sub-divisions are considered an intensified form of housing, they can lead to difficulties in maintaining balanced communities. It is therefore important to consider if the change of use is accepta

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

An exception to the requirement of providing public open space will be granted in the case of apartment developments or specialised housing where a reasonable level of private communal open space is b

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)

In terms of residential development in particular, it is important that open spaces are located within a reasonable walking distance of where people live. The nature and scale of these facilities will

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Exceptionally, consideration may be given to the sympathetic conversion of a traditional non-residential building to provide more than one dwelling where the building is of sufficient size; the scheme

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Affordable housing is defined as per the SPPS as: a) Social rented housing; or b) Intermediate housing for sale; or c) Intermediate housing for rent that is provided outside of the general market, for

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

HOU11 Intensive Housing Nodes: HMO Nodes, Policy HMO 4, HMOs Subject Plan. HMOs Subject Plan is an adopted development plan within the Belfast City Council district and such designation do not exist i

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Number of dwellings by type in Belfast Source: NI Housing Statistics (DfC), Housing Monitor (BCC) and monitoring planning applications (BCC) Relevant Policy: HOU6 Target: Total housing stock by 2035:

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Ref. | Indicator | Source | Relevant Policy | Target | Trigger 10 | Number of dwellings approved by size (number of bedrooms) | Housing Monitor (BCC) and monitoring planning applications (BCC) | HOU6