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Local Policies Plan and Placemaking Context
2.2.3Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Once adopted, the Local Policies Plan (LPP) will set out site-specific proposals in relation to the development and use of land in Belfast. It will contain local policies, including site-specific prop
site-planningplacemakingPolicy Framework for Urban Design and Placemaking
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Policy DES1 Principles of Urban Design sits below overarching Strategic Policies in particular SP5 Positive Placemaking and its consideration alongside a range of accompanying topic based policies wit
site-planningplacemakingurban-designTen Characteristics of Successful Places
3.1.4Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
1. Visionary – clarity of purpose and direction 2. Collaborative – shared in use, management and planning 3. Contextual – the right fit that reinforces a sense of place 4. Responsible – resource effic
site-planningplacemakingurban-designDeveloper Responsibility for Creating Liveable Places
3.1.5Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
There is a responsibility within the development process to facilitate changes, whether big or small, that create responsible, resource efficient and liveable places. Effective use of spaces, local fe
site-planningplacemakingurban-designHigh Design Quality Standards for Development
3.1.7Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
It is important that new development is of high design quality which is both achievable and sustainable and helps create places where people want to live, work, and socialise. The policies within the
site-planningplacemakingurban-designUnderstanding Built and Natural Context for Good Placemaking
3.1.8Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Variations in character throughout the city, which can result in an eclectic mix of physical characteristics and architectural styles, offer visually unique experiences. The purpose of this section is
site-planningplacemakingurban-designconservationReinforcing a sense of place through character and identity
4.2.1Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The identity and character of a place is established not only by the pattern of buildings, streets and spaces, landscape and infrastructure but also by how these spaces are used and experienced on a d
site-planningexternal-spaceplacemakingDesign approaches for balancing distinctive identity with local character
4.2.2Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
New developments should aspire to improve and enhance the area they sit in. It is important that proposals balance the need to have their own distinctive identity but also one that fits into the estab
site-planningplacemakingexternal-spacePolicy DES1: Principles of urban design - sense of place requirement
DES1Belfast·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: (b) Positively reinforcing a sense of place by de
site-planningplacemakingFitzroy Avenue Social Housing Case Study
CASE STUDY 3Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Shortlisted for RSUA Design Awards 2019, this project reflects a new focus by local housing associations on design quality. The scheme retained an existing red brick façade with new floorspace above a
dwellingsocial-housingconservationplacemakingurban-designtownscape-characterFostering inclusive design - children's infrastructure
4.5.1Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Public realm has generally been colonised by vehicular traffic which makes the need for communal and private residential amenity spaces more critical. Increasingly the council has moved to prioritise
dwellingnon-domesticresidentialaccessexternal-spaceplacemakingDesigning for an aging population
4.5.2Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
By 2036 one in four of the UK's population will be over 65 years of age. Designing for an aging population and incorporating 'healthy aging' characteristics to buildings and spaces, whereby older peop
dwellingnon-domesticaccessibilityaccessplacemakingInclusive design through high-quality form and appearance
4.5.3Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The form and appearance of buildings and spaces can contribute to a sense of inclusion and cohesion. Proposals will be encouraged to provide consistent high-quality design to ensure the 10 qualities o
dwellingnon-domesticaccessibilityaccessplacemakingPolicy DES1 - Principles of urban design (inclusive design requirement)
DES1(e)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: (e) Fostering inclusive design that promotes acce
dwellingnon-domesticaccessibilityaccessplacemakingsite-planningNatural surveillance through design features
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Natural surveillance can be enhanced by providing additional opportunities for eyes on the street. Balconies and higher density living can encourage this when designed appropriately. Inclusive design
placemakingurban-designpublic-realmresidentialsafetyaccessexternal-spacePassive 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-realmsafetyPlant facilities
4.11.9Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Where additional ancillary facilities and servicing are required to be located at roof level, such as lift/ stair over runs and air handling equipment etc, their siting and design need to be considere
placemakingurban-designrooftopexternal-appearancesite-planning