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Policy HOU3 – Protection of existing residential accommodation
Policy HOU3Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
There is a general presumption in favour of the retention of residential stock for permanent occupation. Within an established residential area or fronting onto a city corridor outside of a designated
dwellingresidentialchange-of-usecommunity-infrastructureJustification for Policy HOU3 – Regional policy and housing protection
7.1.15, 7.1.16Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Regional policy seeks to manage housing growth to achieve sustainable patterns of residential development and to support urban (and rural) renaissance. It also calls for the delivery of higher densiti
dwellingresidentialsite-planningPolicy HOU10 – Housing management areas (HMAs)
Policy HOU10Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Within designated HMAs, planning permission will only be granted for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and/or flats/apartments where the total number of HMOs and flats/apartments combined would not
dwellingflatsresidentialhmosite-planningResidential Design - Policy RD1: New Residential Developments
7.3.2 Policy RD1Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Policy RD1 – New residential developments Planning permission will be granted for new residential development where it is in accordance with general urban design policies and where it is demonstrated
dwellingresidentialdesign-qualityaccessaccessibilityexternal-spaceflatsBuilt Heritage - Introduction
7.4.1-7.4.2Belfast·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
public-buildingconservationcommercialresidentialIntegration of residential and commercial functions in city centres
8.2.27Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
It is fundamental to plan for growing residential population commencing with the expanding university through convenience units and eateries and the council aspirations for growth of the city centre p
residentialcommercialnon-domesticcity-centreDevelopment proximity to pollution sources
9.2.12Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The council will consider the acceptability of development in proximity to potential sources of pollution. Consideration will therefore need to be given to the sensitivity of development proposed in t
waste-managementpollutionresidentialsensitive-usesOpen space provision in new residential and commercial developments
10.1.17Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The council's policy supports the provision of new and improved open space to serve the current and future needs of the city's residents and visitors. In addition to supporting new proposals for open
dwellingresidentialflatscommercialexternal-spaceaccessaccessibilityOpen space requirements for residential development
10.1.18Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
In terms of residential development in particular, it is important that open spaces are located within a reasonable walking distance of where people live. The nature and scale of these facilities will
dwellingresidentialflatsexternal-spaceResidential Space Standards
Table C1Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Table C1: Residential space standards27 House Type | Single Storey / Flat (square metres) | Two Storey (square metres) | Three Storey (square metres) 1-Person / 1-Bedroom | 35a | - | - 2-Person / 1-B
dwellingaccessresidentialWheelchair Housing Space Standards
Table C2Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Table C2: Wheelchair housing space standards28 House Type | Single Storey / Flat (square metres) | Two Storey (square metres) 1-Person/1-Bedroom | 50 | - 2 Person/1-Bedroom | 60 | - 2-Person/2-Bedroo
dwellingaccessibilityresidential