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Support for renewable energy proposals
9.1.21Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The council will only support renewable energy proposals where they would not have unacceptable adverse effects which are not outweighed by the local and wider environmental, economic and social benef
energyrenewablesustainabilityWind 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-impactMitigation of renewable energy effects through design and assessment
9.1.24Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Some of these effects may be minimised through appropriate siting, design and landscaping schemes, depending on the size and type of development proposed. To assist assessment by the council, proposal
energyrenewableenvironmental-assessmentdecommissioningEnvironmental assessment requirements for renewable energy
9.1.25Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Nevertheless, the council will still expect an assessment of the environmental effects of the development to be submitted with any application. The level of detail required should reflect the scale of
energyrenewableenvironmental-assessment