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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)

Water is a precious natural resource needed to fulfil many activities of everyday life. Significant infrastructure is required to deliver fresh water to homes and businesses throughout the city and al

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Environmental change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the city. This includes changing weather patterns as a result of global environmental change, with perhaps the greatest threats for B

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning applications in flood risk areas must be accompanied by an assessment of the flood risk in the form of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA). The council will have regard to guidance publications pro

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In all circumstances, the council will adopt a precautionary approach in assessing development proposals in areas that may be subject to flood risk presently or in the future as a result of environmen

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The SPPS sets out the planning policies for flood risk to minimise flood risk to people, property and the environment. The council will take full account of these in assessing development proposals.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The frequency, pattern and severity of flooding are expected to increase as a result of environmental change. Development can also exacerbate the problems of flooding by accelerating and increasing su

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Government policy in regard to securing a sustainable water sector in Northern Ireland is currently being implemented through 'Sustainable Water – a Long Term Water Strategy for Northern Ireland (2015

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It is important to note that there are three key themes with regard to flood risk management. These themes are: Prevention: the avoidance of, where possible, new development in areas of flood risk; pr

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Belfast has a long history of flood events and significant damage has been caused by both fluvial and pluvial events. Given the geographical location, topography and population density of the city, th

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The SPPS recognises that the planning system should help to mitigate and adapt to environmental change by working with natural environmental processes, for example through promoting the development of

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

SuDS measures can be incorporated into a wide range of development proposals, including at different scales. Most types of built development offer potential for some SuDS measures, irrespective of sca

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

There are a number of ways in which the council will promote SuDS, including through this policy and key site requirements attached to specific zonings. The onus will be on the applicant/developer to

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Developers should consider incorporation of SuDS as early as possible in the design process. Planning applications will be expected to be accompanied by an appropriate level of detail to ensure that p

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Development may be considered where it is demonstrated to be in the national or regional interest and there is no other suitable location. Some minor development, such as access improvements or low-in

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Ref: 24 Indicator: Quantity of development permitted in undeveloped areas of flood risk Source: Planning decisions (BCC) and DfI Rivers consultations Relevant Policy: ENV 4 Target: No permissions gran