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Loss of Zoned Employment Land - Supplementary Planning Guidance
Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
Loss of Zoned Employment Land May 2023 www.belfastcity.gov.uk/LDP Supplementary Planning Guidance
site-planningcommercialindustrialnon-domesticOverview of Supplementary Planning Guidance for Loss of Zoned Employment Land
1.1Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
This Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) provides additional advice and guidance specific to the loss of employment land in Belfast, and is intended for use by developers, the public and by planning
non-domesticcommercialindustrialPurpose and Key Objectives for Employment Land Protection
1.2Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The council identifies economic growth as a key priority and aims to promote sustainable economic growth, create jobs and support business growth and enterprise. It seeks to protect existing premises
commercialindustrialnon-domesticsite-planningScope of Employment Land Loss SPG
1.3.1Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The loss of employment land and Premises SPG relates only to cases where a planning application is being submitted to change existing 'B' Use Classes as defined in the Planning (Use Classes) Order (NI
non-domesticcommercialindustrialLocal Development Plan site requirements
2.2.4Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The LPP sets out key site requirements for certain zoned sites which in some cases may include specific guidance in relation to the type of employment land, and/or the requirements for other contribut
non-domesticcommercialindustrialEmployment space requirements for Belfast 2016-2030
2.3.3Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
This economic research paper by Ulster University's Economic Policy Centre, September 2016 was prepared for the preparation of the Preferred Options Paper (POP). It estimated future floor space requir
non-domesticcommercialindustrialComplimentary uses on employment sites
3.1Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
There are a limited number of non-B uses which could be considered acceptable on employment sites as they would provide a service to employees and their clients and contribute to the efficiency of the
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningAssessment criteria for non-B uses on employment sites
3.1.3Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
When determining planning applications for non B uses on employment sites in the context of Policy EC4 consideration will be given to the following: The nature of the use proposed and whether it is co
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningMinimum employment land capacity requirement
3.2.1Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
A minimum reservoir of 550,000 sq. metres of land zoned for employment is critical to meeting future forecasted demand over the plan period and to ensure required economic growth is facilitated. Propo
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningPolicy approach for employment land provision
3.2.2Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The policy approach will help the council to ensure that sufficient land of the right type is available in the right locations and at the right time to support economic growth and innovation, whilst a
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningMarketing Strategy Requirement for Employment Land
3.3.9Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The applicant will firstly be expected to have undertaken a marketing strategy to determine the demand for the site for employment purposes. Until this has been undertaken, change of use or redevelopm
site-planningnon-domesticemployment-landAssessment Criteria for Retaining Employment Sites
3.3.10Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
Where demand has not been established, the need to retain a site for employment use will be assessed against a range of criteria, including locational considerations and levels of local unemployment.
site-planningnon-domesticemployment-landMixed-use development as alternative to employment use
3.4.1Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
If there is no demand for employment land or buildings and the other tests set out in Policy EC 4 of the PS are satisfied, the council advises that applicants should be encouraged to explore the poten
site-planningcommercialnon-domesticEmployment provision in mixed-use development
3.4.3Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
When determining the proportion of the overall site to be developed for employment uses, the council will take account of the employment resource being lost and the potential level of employment that
site-planningcommercialnon-domesticRetention of economic development land
3.4.7Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
It is important that economic development land and buildings on zoned employment land are retained and only in exceptional circumstances will the council consider the loss of such land and buildings t
site-planningcommercialnon-domestic