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Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Like the community plan the LDP vision set out an ambitious but realistic spatial vision. In 2035, Belfast will be a globally successful, smart regional city that is environmentally resilient with a

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

To help deliver the city envisaged in 2035, there are a series of strategic aims and related objectives that have been identified below to support the delivery of the vision. The LDP's strategic aims

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Promoting development that enhances the health and wellbeing of communities, neighbourhoods and places.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will support development that maximises opportunities to improve health and wellbeing. Development will not be permitted where it will result in significant harm to life, human health or w

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will support development that maximises opportunities to build strong, cohesive communities and that makes a positive contribution to good relations.

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 early involvement of affected communities can play a significant role in building support for new development schemes and embedding good relations into the planning process. This can help to creat

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The city centre plays a significant role in the regional economy serving a wide catchment area beyond its plan area boundary. Development of the office, retailing and entertainment sectors and the gro

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The city centre is also a regional centre for administration, specialised high order services, higher education and cultural amenities. To remain competitive, a supply of good quality office accommoda

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Figure 6.2: Illustrative Settlement Areas Key Belfast City Centre Inner City Outer Belfast Belfast Harbour Area District Centre Local Centre City Corridor Rail stations Rail Halts Rail line Plan Area

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)

There are a number of Northern Ireland Rail (NIR) stations and halts within Belfast, which help provide more sustainable transport opportunities to access the city centre. These include both Lanyon Pl

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Spatial development strategy Figure 6.3: Belfast City Centre Concept Diagram Key Key connectivity to surrounding neighbourhoods Green and Blue Infrastructure Network Connections over Lagan Identifi

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)

There are a range of community uses that may be appropriate and necessary, in principle, within residential areas, such as community centres, health facilities, nurseries or educational facilities. In

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The historic fabric and cohesive character of central Belfast and its immediate environs, in particular, has been increasingly fragmented over the decades from the mid 20th century onwards. In a fragm

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals at interface locations, in close proximity to peace infrastructure, or which are judged to impact upon contested community space where the

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council's community cohesion policy seeks to create and enhance 'shared space' as a core planning principle. Planning authorities are directed by the SPPS to utilise development planning and devel

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The key principles outlined within this policy seek not only to address the physical legacy of 'the troubles' and influence the spatial form of the future city, but also to ensure that the processes u

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Site-specific masterplans or development briefs may be produced in relation to specific localities, and where mixed use schemes are proposed. This may involve cross-disciplinary working with a range o

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Improving health and wellbeing is one of the five core principles of the planning system. This is recognised in the SPPS, which states that councils may bring forward local policies that contribute to

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The planning system can play a key role in promoting health and reducing health inequalities. There are areas of high deprivation in Belfast and it is recognised that health inequalities are distribut

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Community infrastructure includes facilities such as cultural and youth centres, leisure and sports grounds, community allotments, places of worship, cemeteries, surgeries and health facilities and ed

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The RDS recognises Belfast as the regional capital for specialised services and cultural amenities serving a trans-boundary population. In addition, community infrastructure in the city also has to me

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The LDP is a mechanism through which healthy social and physical environments can be encouraged by protecting existing and identifying new sites for the leisure, health, education and social care faci

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

This policy aims to ensure that existing community infrastructure is protected to meet the needs of the city and, where appropriate, the needs of the wider region. It also aims to ensure that adequate

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will seek to protect and provide development opportunities for community, health, leisure, nurseries and educational facilities based on local need in line with the projected population gr

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

improved/extended to satisfy community needs and they should be at locations that are highly accessible. The protection of existing facilities and designated sites/lands is required to ensure the prom

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It is important that existing burial places within the district are protected from inappropriate development in the interests of amenity, heritage and respect. Many of these spaces are also protected

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will protect all existing burial spaces in the district from development that would prejudice the amenity of their cultural and heritage importance and their setting.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Stormont Estate has been for many years a key location for public sector administration. Favourable consideration will be given to office development solely for public sector administration within

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Policy EC7 – Higher education institutions The council will promote the growth and expansion of further and higher education institutions as drivers of improved skills by promoting these institutions

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The city centre plays a major role in the civic, commercial, economic, cultural and social life of Belfast. It is the regional hub for business interaction, access to employment opportunities, and a v

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

TLC1: Supporting tourism leisure and cultural development The council will support tourism leisure, and culture development that contributes to: a. Extending the offer across the daytime and night ti

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Tourism is inextricably linked to the cultural life of the city and contributes to the prosperity of the local economy and the wider region. The special characteristics of clusters of visitor attracti

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will protect existing tourism, leisure and cultural provision and assets from being adversely affected by new development. Only in exceptional circumstances as outlined below will the los

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

There are a number of existing tourism, leisure and cultural facilities and assets located in the council's plan area, which should be maintained and protected from pressure from new development. The

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Where the applicant intends not to replace an existing facility or asset, a strong rationale, supported by a viability report is required to demonstrate that the tourism leisure and cultural developme

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

However, where there is demand for alternative developments, which would result in the loss of the existing tourism, leisure and cultural facilities, this may compromise the council's ability to deliv

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Where the tourism, leisure and cultural facility is deemed to be no longer economically viable, a viability report is required if it is proposed to close the facility and develop the land or convert b

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Overnight accommodation developments should achieve the highest standards of accessible and inclusive design to accommodate a diverse mix of tourist to the city, and demonstrate the council's aspirati

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals that strengthen and enhance the evening and night time economy within the city centre boundary and tourism clusters, subject to meeting no

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The potential adverse impact of existing or approved facilities upon neighbouring land uses will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications for the development of that l

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals providing major residential, jobs, shopping, leisure and services including educational and community uses which take account of the needs

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals open to the public or to be used for employment or education purposes where it is designed to provide suitable access for all. The council

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Belfast's protected routes Implementation Public Sector Intervention S76 Planning Agreements Local Policies Plan Designations Supplementary Planning Guidance

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Promoting a green and active place

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Belfast City Centre provides a broad range of facilities and services and which fulfil a function as a focus both for the community and for public transport.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The health, leisure, educational and welfare facilities and services that serve and help to sustain a community. These include cultural and youth centres, leisure and sports grounds, community allotme

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Leisure services: Largely refers to the following uses: Restaurant/cafe/fast food takeaway (eating out); Public houses/bars/clubs (socialising with a drink); cinema, theatres and concert halls (entert