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Policy HOU4 – Density of residential development
Policy HOU4Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Planning permission will be granted for residential development proposals which are brought forward in accordance with the following density bands: Settlement / character area | Average density band
dwellingsite-planningurban-designUrban Design Introduction and Policy Framework
7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
High quality design that takes account of the history and unique features of a place is fundamental to positive planning and placemaking. The SPPS acknowledges that high quality urban design is a powe
site-planningurban-designplacemakingUrban Design Policy Aims
7.2.4, 7.2.5Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The urban design policies will seek to protect and enhance the unique urban structure of Belfast and will aim to: - Ensure new development is of high quality design that responds to its context while
site-planningurban-designconservationplacemaking