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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-domesticPurpose 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-planningRegional Development Strategy 2035 – Economic Land Supply
2.1.1Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The RDS recognises the importance of Belfast as the major driver for regional economic growth. The RDS 2035 provides a framework for strong sustainable economic growth across the region and recognises
site-planningeconomicStrategic Planning Policy Statement – Sustainable Development Framework
2.1.2Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The Council is required by the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) for Northern Ireland to secure the orderly and consistent development of land whilst furthering sustainable development and im
site-planningSPPS – Economic Recovery and Growth
2.1.3Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
In furthering sustainable development, the SPPS advises on the economy contributing to the Executive's key commitments and priorities for promoting economic recovery and balanced growth; tackling disa
site-planningeconomicPlan Strategy – Employment Policy Framework
2.2.1, 2.2.2Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 establishes a plan-led system and gives primacy to the Local Development Plan in the assessment of planning applications. The Plan Strategy provides the strate
site-planningeconomicLocal Policies Plan – Site-Specific Designations
2.2.3Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The LPP will set out site-specific proposals in relation to the development and use of land in Belfast. It contains the local policies, designations and land use zonings
site-planningBelfast Agenda alignment with Local Development Plan
2.3.1, 2.3.2Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
There is a statutory obligation for the LDP to take account of the Community Plan known in Belfast city as the Belfast Agenda. The plan sets out a joint vision and long-term ambitions for Belfast's fu
site-planningComplimentary 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 Requirements Overview
3.3.1Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The council's starting point in the assessment of proposals for the redevelopment of employment sites or buildings to alternative uses will be to retain all zoned employment land and buildings for con
site-planningcommercialMarketing Statement and Evidence Requirements
3.3.2Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
A key consideration in the test of viability is the way the site or premises has been marketed for continued employment use. A marketing statement and supporting evidence will be required to demonstra
site-planningcommercialTwo-Stage Marketing Process
3.3.3Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
There are two stages to this marketing process which applicants should follow: 1. Marketing the re-use of the site; 2. Marketing the redevelopment of the site for employment purposes.
site-planningcommercialMinimum Marketing Period
3.3.4Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The Council expects employment land and premises to be actively marketed for at least 18 months before an application for redevelopment or a change to an alternative use can be considered. A lesser fi
site-planningcommercialAlternative Employment Use Refurbishment
3.3.5Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
Where relevant the marketing strategy will also need to consider the potential to refurbish or redevelop the site in part or in whole to meet the requirements of alternative employment uses.
site-planningcommercialMarketing Statement Submission
3.3.6Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
A marketing statement should be submitted with the planning application, setting out the details of the marketing strategy that has been undertaken. The marketing statement will be expected to show th
site-planningcommercialPolicy EC4 – Loss of Employment Land
EC4Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
Demonstrate that there is no likely future demand for employment use on the site. This would require evidence that it has been actively marketed for B1(b), B1(c), B2, B3, and B4 uses for a minimum of
site-planningcommercialMarketing statement documentation and property details
3.3.8Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
The marketing statement shall also include the following: • A copy of the dated letter of instruction to the commercial agent and dated copies of the agent's property details should be included in the
commercialemployment-landsite-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-landCouncil Independent Advice on Complex Sites
3.3.11Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
Applicants should note that the council may secure independent advice on more complicated sites.
site-planningemployment-landInadequate Marketing Strategy Response
3.3.12Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
In instances where the council considers that the marketing strategy employed has been inadequate, the applicant will be advised that the planning application cannot be recommended for approval. The a
site-planningemployment-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-domesticCommunity facilities in mixed-use residential schemes
3.4.2Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
Mixed use schemes that include residential accommodation should seek to ensure that the necessary community facilities are accessible or can readily be provided on the site. Contributions may be sough
site-planningdwellingcommercialEmployment 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-domesticPre-application discussions for mixed-use development
3.4.4Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
In line with best practice, it is advised that prospective developers should approach the council at an early stage in order to enter into pre-application discussions to determine the appropriateness
site-planningcommercialPhasing conditions for mixed-use development
3.4.5Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
Where a mixed-use approach is pursued, any planning permission will be conditional on a programmed of phasing whereby the delivery of the employment element is linked to the progress of the higher val
site-planningcommercialDeveloper contributions to mitigate employment loss
3.4.6Belfast·SPG010 Loss of Zoned Employment Land
If the site is not suitable for mixed-use development the council will consider the use Developer Contributions to help mitigate the loss of employment uses which is otherwise contrary to planning pol
site-planningcommercialRetention 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