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Overview and Purpose of Development Viability SPG
1.1.1Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
This Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) provides additional advice and guidance specific to development viability considerations in Belfast. The guidance focuses on residential viability. However,
dwellingcommercialnon-domesticDeveloper return consideration after risk realisation
4.5.5Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Where a developer return has been reduced as a result of risk realisation and viability is still a concern, a minimum developer return for a site-specific viability assessment should be agreed with th
non-domesticdwellingflatscommercialOther development cost assumptions
4.6.2Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Other costs associated with the development of land included professional, marketing and legal fees, and Stamp Duty Land Tax. These are summarised in Figure 4.4 below. Figure 4.4: Other development c
dwellingnon-domesticflatscommercialViability considerations for historic built environment developments
4.6.3Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
As recognised in the policy context, viability is often an important issue in respect of development proposals affecting built heritage. In the case of listed buildings and non-listed buildings within
conservationdwellingnon-domesticcommercialMeeting policy requirements in exceptional viability cases
4.9.4Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
As previously outlined, in exceptional cases where the Council accepts that meeting the full policy requirements is unviable, an appropriate balance will need to be struck between the level of develop
non-domesticdwellingviabilitydeveloper-contributionsaffordable-housingIntroduction to Strategic Plan-wide Viability Assessment
5.1.1Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
The following sections provide an overview of the outcomes of the strategic plan-wide viability assessment undertaken to inform the development of the LDP. To enable this, a series of hypothetical sit
site-planningnon-domesticdwellingSite Typologies and Viability Testing Approach
5.2.1, 5.2.2Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
As there is no specific guidance in Northern Ireland that sets out how viability testing should be undertaken, the strategic plan-wide viability assessment followed the established practice of assessi
site-planningdwellingnon-domesticCity Centre Premium Value Band Viability
Figure 5.2Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
City Centre Premium: The key factors affecting viability in these locations are the form of development and market tenure. However with the right building heights, density and tenure, schemes with 20%
non-domesticflatscommercialhrbhigh-riseenergyExecutive Summary Template for BtR Schemes - Overview
Appendix 2Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Appendix 2: Executive summary template for BtR schemes Site Address/Location of development Description of development Zoning ref. if applicable (see Local Policies Plan) Summary of key assumptions i
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