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Recording 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-planningWind energy resource requirements and landscape sensitivity
9.1.22Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Renewable energy resources can usually be developed only where they occur at a level that is viable and some degree of impact may be unavoidable. In relation to wind energy, this can only be exploited
energyrenewablelandscapenature-conservationDemonstration of renewable energy benefits and impact minimisation
9.1.23Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
All proposals should demonstrate any environmental, economic and social benefits as well as how any environmental and social impacts have been minimised through careful consideration of location, scal
energyrenewablelandscapevisual-impactBelfast Countryside and Landscape Protection
9.3.3Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The countryside in the Belfast area contains a variety of distinctive landscapes, including the hills surrounding Belfast, the coast of Belfast Lough and the Lagan Valley Regional Park, which together
site-planninglandscapeconservationcoastalMinerals Policy Aims
9.3.4Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Our policy aims for minerals are: To secure a balanced and sustainable approach to minerals that takes account of the need for minerals to support development and the need to protect the landscape an
site-planningnon-domesticrurallandscapeconservationPolicy 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-spaceruralsportrecreationaccessibilityheritagelandscapeProtecting and enhancing the natural environment and landscape
10.4.10, 10.4.11Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Protecting and enhancing the natural environment, including landscape and seascape, is a core planning principle of the SPPS, which recognises the region's distinctive and beautiful landscape. The pro
all-projectslandscapeenvironmental-protectionAssessment of development proposals and landscape impact
10.4.12Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
In assessing new development proposals, the council will seek to ensure the protection and enhancement of the district's landscape resource. New development should not have an unacceptable effect, eit
all-projectslandscapeDesign considerations for landscape integration
10.4.13Belfast·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
all-projectslandscapesite-planningdesignSensitivity 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-projectslandscapeheritagedesignDesign and siting of farm houses to minimise landscape impact
10.5.21Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Any permissible house must be carefully designed and sited so as to minimise impact on the character and appearance of the landscape and should be physically grouped with existing buildings on the sub
dwellingruralsite-planninglandscapeLocal Landscape Policy Areas (LLPAs)
LC1CBelfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Local Landscape Policy Areas (LLPAs) were identified as part of the BMAP process to help protect those areas considered to be of greatest amenity and local landscape value. Some areas were designated
conservationopen-spacelandscapeRural and Urban Landscape Wedges
LC1DBelfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Rural and Urban Landscape Wedges were identified as part of the BMAP process to help separate urban and rural localities and retain the identities and character of different areas. Similar areas were
conservationopen-spacelandscaperural