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Masterplanning Approach Requirements for Major Development
1.1.3Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Setting out a masterplanning approach for new major developments should outline a comprehensive plan of how an area can potentially be developed in accordance with the aspirations set out within the L
site-planningexternal-spaceRegional Development Strategy 2035 - Urban and Rural Renaissance
2.1.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The RDS provides regional guidance under the three sustainable development themes of economy, society and environment in relation to design issues. Policy RG7 supports urban and rural renaissance by r
site-planningexternal-spaceurban-designStrategic Planning Policy Statement - Good Design and Placemaking
2.1.2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The SPPS outlines that good design can change lives, communities and neighbourhoods for the better. It also outlines that new buildings and their surroundings have a significant effect on the characte
site-planningurban-designexternal-spacePlacemaking - Asset Identification and Vision Development
2.1.3Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The SPPS states that the key to successful placemaking is identifying the assets of a particular place as well as developing a vision for its future potential. This includes the relationship between d
site-planningurban-designexternal-spaceBalancing connections, spaces and buildings in site assembly
3.1.5Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Successful places strike a harmonious balance between connections, spaces and buildings. Plot sizes, the shapes of buildings including their scale height and massing are factors to be considered in es
site-planningexternal-spaceStructured masterplan approach - demonstrable outcomes
3.1.7Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
In responding to these queries, the level of detail provided should allow for greater certainty and provide the basis for a structured masterplan approach which demonstrates; How streets, squares and
site-planningaccessaccessibilityexternal-spaceLayout design on sloping sites and topographical constraints
3.1.16Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Particular care will be necessary in preparing layout proposals on sloping sites in order to minimise the impact of differences in level between adjoining properties, existing or proposed. The use of
site-planningdwellingexternal-spaceConnectivity requirements in masterplans
3.2.5Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Poor connectivity will limit the success of the masterplan irrespective of the quality of development proposed and as such development proposals that fail to address these issues will not be considere
site-planningexternal-spaceCase Study 1: Connswater Community Greenway
CASE STUDY 1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
A 9km linear park through east Belfast following the course of the Connswater, Knock and Loop Rivers, connecting open and green spaces. The multipurpose greenway not only provides an attractive, safe
external-spaceopen-spacedrainagesite-planningpublic-buildingInclusive design and public access
3.5.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Inclusive design is defined as that which meets the needs of all users and in its broadest sense means creating places that can be enjoyed by all. Development proposals should not try and mitigate per
external-spaceaccessibilitysite-planningPublic realm design quality for major developments
3.5.2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
For major developments it is of particular importance that the design and implementation of public realm is of high quality, clearly defined with sufficient measures in place to ensure an adequate deg
external-spacesite-planningaccessibilityHard landscape design coordination
3.5.3Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
In cases of hard landscape the design should pick up existing details such as paving materials and sizes of paving units with an integrated approach taken in the design and siting of elements within t
external-spacesite-planningLandscape maintenance planning and quality
3.5.4Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The desire to create interesting, active and diverse public realm that contributes socially and environmentally to the city can sometimes cause conflicts with the desire to minimise maintenance costs
external-spacesite-planningPolicy DES2: Public realm contribution requirement
Policy DES2 (e) and (f)Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Planning permission will be granted for major development where it accords with the following masterplanning principles: (e) Contribute positively to the improvement of the public realm within, and in
external-spacesite-planningLow-maintenance landscaping and safety considerations
3.5.5Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Designers should ensure that landscaping proposals are as far as feasibly possible low maintenance, whereby they do not require frequent pruning, weeding or cleaning. This may impact the selection of
external-spacesite-planningdrainageCharacter and setting of River Lagan - amenity and regeneration context
3.6.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The River Lagan has in more recent years become an amenity corridor within the city centre context and beyond, catering for a wide range of users including walkers, joggers and cyclists as well as an
site-planningexternal-spaceopen-spaceWaterside development requirements and public access
3.6.2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Additional opportunities should be taken to enhance the waterside character and setting of the river and strengthen the relationship between it and city centre. Where development is proposed on sites
site-planningexternal-spaceopen-spaceaccessPolicy DES2 - Masterplanning approach for major development (waterside character)
DES2(g)Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Planning permission will be granted for major development where it accords with the following masterplanning principles: (g) Enhance the waterside character and setting of the River Lagan, including t
site-planningexternal-spaceopen-spaceaccessCity landmarks and public art - theoretical foundation
3.7.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The urban planner and theorist Kevin Lynch's most renowned work 'The Image of the City' (1960) identified a range of physical elements which the author suggests formed the building blocks of place wit
site-planningexternal-spacenon-domesticRole of landmarks in urban design
3.7.2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
While sensitivity is required in relation to their location and potential impact, landmarks can have a role to play as key points of reference that contribute to the legibility of the city and orienta
site-planningexternal-spacepublic-buildingPublic art as urban reference points and wayfinding
3.7.3Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
In addition to buildings, reference points within the city can also take the form of easily recognisable and localised signals that help to trigger spatial awareness in wayfinding and include interven
site-planningexternal-spacepublic-buildingPolicy DES2: Masterplanning approach for major development - landmarks and public art
DES2(h)-(i)Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Planning permission will be granted for major development where it accords with the following masterplanning principles: (h) References unique parts of the city through the realisation of key landmark
site-planningexternal-spacenon-domesticpublic-buildingRetention of existing trees in masterplanning
3.8.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Trees and landscape also play a significant role and add value to the quality of public realm. They should be carefully specified and sited to allow for adequate soil depths, light, water and air to e
external-spacesite-planninglandscapeTree retention in Conservation Areas
3.8.2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Trees in Conservation Areas will be required to be retained unless the application includes an appropriate tree survey and justification for their loss or replacement. This issue is addressed in furth
conservationexternal-spacePolicy DES2 masterplanning principle: tree retention and cover
Policy DES2(j)Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Seek the retention of existing trees within and around the site and make adequate provision to allow them to mature while ensuring the continuance of tree cover through new tree planting.
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