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Regional 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-spaceLocal Development Plan Strategy - Strategic Policy Framework
2.2.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The Local Development Plan (LDP) Plan Strategy provides the strategic policy framework for the plan area as a whole across a range of thematic areas. It sets out the vision for Belfast as well as the
site-planningurban-designUrban repair and connectivity - regeneration opportunities
3.2.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Areas of the city that have experienced post-industrial decline or have suffered from a lack of investment can present opportunities for new regeneration projects. Where the opportunity exists, new de
site-planningurban-designregenerationAddressing physical barriers and permeability
3.2.7Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
One of the main contributors which constrains permeability and movement across the city is the legacy of strategic road infrastructure and the degree of disconnect that this has caused at a local leve
site-planningurban-designHeritage impact of structures related to the Troubles
3.2.8Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
A contentious issue and one very unique to Belfast is the profound and lasting impact that the Troubles have had on our urban environment in relation to physical barriers. The most recognisable of the
site-planningconservationurban-designPoorly connected residential areas and non-obvious barriers to movement
3.2.9Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
On a more localised level challenges also exist in the form of poorly connected residential areas, where points of access were restricted and the use of cul-de-sacs widespread in order to address conc
site-planningaccessurban-designAlleviating physical barriers and improving connectivity in masterplans
3.2.10Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
In the layout of new masterplans, every opportunity should be taken to positively effect change by alleviating such physical barriers. Where appropriate the opportunity should be taken to remove or re
site-planningaccessurban-designwalkabilityCollaborative masterplanning approach to vehicular movement
3.2.11Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Utilising a masterplanning approach to site assembly also increases the potential to integrate vehicular movement within the overall design. However these issues should not be considered technical cha
site-planningurban-designCommunity consultation for major development
3.2.12Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The consultation process for major development is critical in obtaining an understanding of the main areas of concern facing communities, but also is an opportunity to gain community support for new p
site-planningurban-designPromotion of higher densities for sustainable development
3.4.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Higher densities can be appropriate for compact city living where more sustainable forms of development would be preferred by increasing massing along city corridors, around regional and local centres
dwellingenergysite-planningurban-design