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Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

District profile

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The three small settlements – Edenderry, Hannahstown and Loughview – will remain as small settlements, distinct from the contiguous built up area of the Belfast City settlement area. The role and char

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The Belfast district consists of four settlements. Classification Role and function Settlement: Principal City - The regional centre for administration, specialised high order services and cultural am

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will also be granted for development proposals in Class B2 light industrial use, Class B3 general industrial use and Class B4 storage or distribution within the settlement limits o

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Within small rural settlements, the council will not normally zone land for economic development purposes in the interests of flexibility. Favourable consideration will be given to applications for in

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Minerals are natural resources and they can only be exploited where they naturally occur. The proximity principle aims to minimise the need to transport minerals in the interests of more sustainable d

Belfast·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

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

There is a long established policy of restricting access onto protected routes. These routes comprise: • Primary routes; • Routes between the principal town in each district and/or cross border; • Rou

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A replacement dwelling – where a building to be replaced would meet the criteria for development set out in policy DC3 and there is an existing vehicular access onto the protected route.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A farm dwelling – where a farm dwelling, including a farm retirement dwelling, would meet the criteria set out in policy DC10 and access cannot reasonably be obtained from an adjacent minor road. Wher

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

A dwelling serving an established commercial or industrial enterprise – where a dwelling would meet the criteria for development set out in policy DC6 and access cannot reasonably be obtained from an

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Other categories of development – approval may be justified in particular cases for other developments which would meet the criteria for development in the countryside and access cannot reasonably be

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

In rural areas, the design, layout and landscaping of car parks should seek to retain the open nature and visual amenity of the countryside. In addition, matters such as floodlighting will require car

Belfast·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

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Particular regard will be given to the justification for new development proposals in any countryside location and the council must be satisfied that the proposal is acceptable in terms of environment

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The countryside is one of our greatest assets, with many and varied roles, including for recreational and tourism, nature conservation and environmental protection, as well as agriculture and forestry

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

To sustain rural communities, limited new development and employment opportunities which respect local, social and environmental circumstances may be required. This means facilitating the development

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It is important to note that much of the city's countryside area is also designated for nature conservation or landscape purposes and that the relevant LDP policies will apply in addition to the LDP c

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Development proposals should be supported by a justification of rural locational need and site-specific need (unless specifically excluded by other LDP provisions) and must demonstrate that there is n

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The countryside is a unique resource for the city council area. However, inappropriate development in the countryside has the potential to create significant environmental, financial and social costs.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

It is important to ensure that any necessary and permissible development is well-designed and adequately integrated into its setting, to respect and protect rural character, amenity and the wider envi

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Development will not be supported where it is: Unduly prominent in the landscape; Mars the distinction between a settlement and the surrounding countryside or it otherwise results in urban sprawl or a

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The council will assess development proposals for houses in the countryside in accordance with the general principles set out in policy DC1. There will be a general presumption against new housing in

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The retention and sympathetic refurbishment, with adaptation if necessary, of non-listed vernacular dwellings in the countryside will be encouraged in preference to their replacement. Proposals involv

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The new development of additional houses in the countryside, other than in exceptional circumstances of clear and demonstrable essential locational need, represents a threat to the environment and the

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

This includes provisions for replacement houses that may be required to meet modern standards, or otherwise result in enhanced environmental quality, provided the house to be replaced is identifiable

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The proposed replacement dwelling should be sited within the established curtilage of the existing building, unless either (a) the curtilage is so restricted that it could not reasonably accommodate a

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The overall size of the new dwelling should allow it to integrate into the surrounding landscape and would not have a visual impact significantly greater than the existing building.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The design of the replacement dwelling should be of a high quality appropriate to its rural setting and have regard to local distinctiveness.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

All necessary services are available or can be provided without significant adverse impact on the environment or character of the locality.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Access to the public road will not prejudice road safety or significantly inconvenience the flow of traffic.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

For the purpose of this policy 'curtilage' will mean the immediate, usually defined and enclosed area surrounding an existing or former dwelling house.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will only be granted to proposals for the sympathetic conversion, with adaptation if necessary, of a locally important building for a variety of alternative uses, including use as

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Buildings of a temporary construction such as those designed and used for agricultural purposes, including sheds or stores will not be eligible for conversion or re-use under this policy.

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Exceptionally, consideration may be given to the sympathetic conversion of a traditional non-residential building to provide more than one dwelling where the building is of sufficient size; the scheme

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The reuse and sympathetic conversion of buildings, including non-residential buildings that are no longer needed for their original purpose, can represent a sustainable approach to development at appr

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will only be granted for a dwelling in the countryside for the long term needs of the applicant where there are compelling and site specific reasons for this related to the applica

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will only be granted for a dwelling house in connection with an established non-agricultural business enterprise where a site specific need can be clearly demonstrated that makes i

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Established non-agricultural business enterprises, located in the countryside, may require residential accommodation for operational or other reasons. However, as most parts of the countryside area in

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be refused for a building which creates or adds to a ribbon of development. An exception may be granted for the development of a small gap site sufficient only to accommodate

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will only be granted for a dwelling at an existing cluster of development provided all the following criteria are met: a. The cluster of development lies outside of a farm and cons

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Where there is an existing cluster of built development at a focal point in the countryside, such as a community facility or crossroads, opportunities for an additional dwelling might exist where this

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The design and finishes of a residential caravan or mobile home limits its potential for proper integration into the landscape and planning permission will not be granted for a permanently sited resid

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

All permissions will normally be subject to a three-year time limit. However, this may be extended having regard to the particular circumstances of the case. The siting of a residential caravan or mob

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will only be granted for a residential caravan or mobile home, for a temporary period only, in exceptional circumstances, including: a. The provision of temporary residential accom

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will only be granted for a dwelling house on a farm where there is a clear justification of locational need and all of the following criteria can be met: a. The farm business is cu

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

The policy makes provision for circumstances where there is a demonstrable locational need for new dwellings on farms to support the agricultural activities on the farm. Such houses will only be accep

Belfast·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

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Under this policy an equine business is to be afforded the same benefits as an established and active farm. Such businesses will include horse breeding and training and the operating of livery yards,

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Planning permission will be granted for development proposals on an active and established (for a minimum of 6 years) agricultural or forestry holding where it is demonstrated that it is necessary for