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Scope and Timing of Impact Assessments
3.2.13Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
In undertaking an impact assessment, the council will seek to agree the scope, key impacts for assessment, and level of detail required in advance of applications being submitted. The basis of any ass
commercialretailplanningImpact Assessment for Specific Goods Types
3.2.14Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
Where proposals relate to a specific type of goods (for example, a DIY retail warehouse) it may be appropriate to focus the impact assessment on that specific sector, notwithstanding the need to consi
commercialretailplanningUnconditional Consent and Full Impact Assessment
3.2.15Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
If unconditional consent is sought for retail or other uses (for example, with no limitation on net sales area, unit sizes, range of goods and so on) then the supporting assessment should examine all
commercialretailplanningAssessment of Impact on Existing and Planned Investment
3.2.16Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
In assessing the impact of the proposal on existing, committed and planned public and private investment, consideration should be given to a range of factors including: • What stage they have reached
commercialretailplanningCross-Council Coordination for Catchment Areas
3.2.17Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
Where the catchment extends into other council areas, the council may ask for input from the relevant neighbouring council(s) in identifying factors which should be taken into account in any assessmen
commercialretailplanningRetail and Leisure Capacity Study as Baseline
3.2.18Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
The council's most recent retail and leisure capacity study should provide a starting point to inform any impact assessment.
commercialretailplanningDetermining Significance of Adverse Impacts
3.2.19Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
A judgement as to whether the likely adverse impacts are significant can only be reached in light of local circumstances (for example, in areas where there are high
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