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What is an impact assessment?
3.2.7Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
An impact assessment is a methodologically evidenced based approach to determine the relative effect that a proposed development will have on the wider centre hierarchy. The purpose of the impact asse
commercialretailtown-centreimpact-assessmentPurpose of the impact test
3.2.8Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
The impact test is useful in determining whether proposals in certain locations would impact on existing, committed and planned public and private investment, or on the role of particular centres.
commercialretailtown-centreimpact-assessmentApplicant responsibility and consequences of non-compliance
3.2.9Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
It is for the applicant to demonstrate compliance with the impact test in support of relevant applications. Failure to undertake an impact test could constitute a reason for refusing permission.
commercialretailtown-centreimpact-assessmentProportionate approach to impact assessment
3.2.10Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
The impact test will need to be undertaken in a proportionate and locally appropriate way, drawing on existing information where possible. Ideally, applicants and the council should seek to agree the
commercialretailtown-centreimpact-assessmentWhen is an Impact Assessment required?
3.2.11Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
Depending on the size and location of the proposal applicants may be required to submit either an Impact Assessment and/or Assessment of Need. The following table is intended to assist applicants in d
commercialretailtown-centreimpact-assessment