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Flexible application of amenity space standards for heritage buildings
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-
external-spaceconservationheritageAssessment of Partial Demolition Proposals
7.4.14Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Proposals for partial demolition will involve the same rigorous assessment as building features such as rear returns, bay windows and chimneys make a contribution to the character of their host buildi
conservationheritagedemolitionRegional policy on character enhancement and preservation
7.4.15Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Regional policy aims to enhance the character or appearance of the area where an opportunity to do so exists, or to preserve its character or appearance where an opportunity to enhance does not arise.
conservationheritageRecording of Lost Distinctive Features in Parks, Gardens and Demesnes
7.4.40Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Where a decision is taken to permit development which would result in the loss of any distinctive features of parks, gardens and demesnes, the council will normally require developers to carry out rec
heritagelandscapeopen-spacesite-planningPrecautionary principle in assessing waste management facilities
9.2.8Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Many waste management facilities by reason of their size, nature or location have the potential to cause significant damage to the environment in terms of visual intrusion, habitat or heritage destruc
non-domesticwaste-managementenvironmental-protectionheritagePolicy OS4 – New open space outside settlements
Policy OS4Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Planning permission will be granted for the provision of appropriate open space facilities, including for sport and outdoor recreation, at appropriate locations in the countryside area of the district
open-spaceexternal-spaceruralsportrecreationaccessibilityheritagelandscapeSensitivity 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
all-projectslandscapeheritagedesignLandscape Character Assessment and Guidance Consideration
10.4.15Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The SPPS sets out the planning policy that applies to AONBs and the council will take full account of this in assessing development proposals. In addition, the council will consider the potential impa
conservationlandscape-protectionheritagePolicy LC2 – Lagan Valley Regional Park (LVRP) – Development in Settlement Boundaries
Policy LC2Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Development proposals in the LVRP area and within defined settlement boundaries will only be granted permission where it can be demonstrated that the proposal is appropriate to, and does not have a si
conservationlvrplandscape-protectionheritagePolicy LC2 – Lagan Valley Regional Park (LVRP) – Development Outside Settlement Boundaries
Policy LC2Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Planning permission will only be granted for development proposals outside the settlement boundaries in the LVRP area which meet all other policy requirements of the LDP that apply to the countryside
conservationlvrplandscape-protectioncountrysideheritagePolicy LC2 – Lagan Valley Regional Park (LVRP) – Development in Designated Nodes
Policy LC2Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Within designated nodes planning permission will be granted to development proposals for recreational, tourist, interpretative and educational facilities, provided they meet all of the following crite
conservationlvrplandscape-protectionheritagerecreationalBuilt Heritage Assets (BHA)
Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Generic term to describe designated archaeological sites of importance, listed buildings, conservation areas and areas of townscape character
conservationheritageConservation Area
Article 104, Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2015Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Conservation Area is an area of special architectural or historic interest designated by the council under Article 104 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 within its district where the charact
conservationheritageMonitoring Indicators Table - Conservation Areas and Heritage (Rows 15-18)
Table on page 328Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Ref. Indicator Source Relevant Policy Target Trigger 15 Quality of Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character (ATCs) Periodic review of Conservation Areas and ATCs (BCC) BH2-4 Protection of
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