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Waterfront Development and Accessible Connections
3.1.14Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
More recent developments along the waterfront have seen the emergence of new industries linked to film production, as well as major tourist attractions such as the Titanic Signature building emerging
accesssite-planningpublic-buildingcommercialAnimating public spaces in residential, office and mixed-use schemes
4.3.7Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Within residential, office and mixed-use schemes, it is important to animate public spaces to provide opportunities for social interaction. Spaces should be clearly defined, overlooked and accessible
dwellingcommercialnon-domesticsite-planningexternal-spaceaccessPassive surveillance through mixed-use frontages
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Residential scheme recently constructed on the Ormeau Road includes a range of windows and recessed terraces which together with the GF retail units enhance passive surveillance.
placemakingurban-designresidentialcommercialpublic-realmsafetyDiversity of land uses
4.6.1Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Places that are welcoming and sustainable offer a wide range of uses that help support people to live, work and socialise. They should be well connected to local facilities and the natural environment
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningpublic-buildingActive frontages
4.6.2Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Well-designed buildings that front onto streets and public spaces contribute to the vibrancy and richness of our streetscape. All levels of development can impact the functionality of a space from sma
commercialnon-domesticsite-planningexternal-spacePolicy DES1: Principles of urban design - active frontages and land use diversity
DES1(f)Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Planning permission will be granted for new development that is of a quality, sustainable design that makes a positive contribution to placemaking by: (f) Promoting a diversity of land uses that provi
site-planningcommercialnon-domesticActive frontage and street vibrancy
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Active city centre streets that spill out and generate vibrancy and activity throughout the day and into the evening should be encouraged.
non-domesticcommercialpublic-buildingsite-planningExternal storage and waste management areas
4.6.4Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Consideration should also be given to the location of external storage areas for waste management. Dedicated and suitably designed areas within the boundary of the development should be identified so
site-planningexternal-spacenon-domesticcommercialErskine House, Chichester Street Case Study
Case Study 6Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
As a Civic Trust Award Regional Finalist in 2021, Erskine House comprises Grade A office accommodation in addition to active retail space at ground floor. The 8-storey development has also achieved BR
non-domesticcommercialenergyIntegration of parking in residential and commercial developments
4.11.2Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Careful consideration should be given to car and cycle parking within residential and commercial developments to ensure they are located sensitively in a way that allows them to visually integrate wit
dwellingcommercialexternal-spacesite-planningCommon issues with bin storage design
4.11.7Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
If not carefully considered at the outset of the design process, common issues that can arise include; • Visual clutter - caused by impact of bins placed along street, in residential front gardens or
dwellingresidentialcommercialaccessaccessibilityexternal-spacesite-planningBin storage area design requirements
4.11.8Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Bin storage areas should be appropriately designed so that they are easily accessible and well-integrated within the proposed layout. In the case of residential development, bins should be stored in e
dwellingresidentialcommercialaccessexternal-spacesite-planning