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Purpose and Status of the SPG
1.1.1, 1.1.2Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
This Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) provides additional advice and guidance to support the evening and night time economy. It is intended for use by developers, the public and by planning offic
commercialplanning-guidanceLocal Development Plan Strategy Recognition and Application
1.1.3, 1.1.4Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The Local Development Plan Strategy recognises the increasingly important role of the evening and night time economy providing a mix of leisure and cultural uses to promote the vitality, diversity and
commercialplanning-guidanceDefinition of Evening and Night-Time Economy
1.2.1Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The Evening and Night-time Economy is the transition from daytime uses into evening and the late night social uses. This shift focuses on the provision of social
commercialDefinition and Function of Evening and Night Time Economy
Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
activities offered by cultural and leisure entertainment, food, and drink, predominantly but not exclusively between 6pm and 6am. It performs a unique function of providing opportunities for people to
non-domesticcommercialRegional Development Strategy 2035 - Tourism and Urban Renaissance Framework
2.1.1Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The regional planning policy context is provided by the RDS. It recognises the importance of accessible, vibrant city centres, which offer people more choice for shopping, social activity and recreati
commercialpublic-buildingsoundconservationsite-planningStrategic Planning Policy Statement 2015 - City Centre and Tourism Development Principles
2.1.2Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The SPPS establishes the core planning principles with the aim of furthering sustainable development and improving community well-being. City centres are important hubs for a wide variety of employmen
commercialpublic-buildingsite-planningNoise Protection in Evening and Night Time Economy Areas
2.1.3Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
It states that safeguarding the residential and work environment from the adverse impact of noise is an important material planning consideration, particularly when assessing development proposals in
commercialsoundNoise Policy consideration in planning
Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The SPPS directs that Planning Services should pay due regard to the Noise Policy Statement for Northern Ireland to ensure appropriate inter-relationship between the planning system and what is an acc
non-domesticsoundLocal Development Plan framework
2.2.1Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The Local Development Plan comprises the Plan Strategy (PS), and the Local Policies Plan (LPP). The Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 establishes primacy of the Local Development Plan in the assess
non-domesticcommercialLocal Policies Plan provisions for evening and night time economy
2.2.2Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The LPP sets out site-specific proposals in relation to the development and use of land in Belfast. It contains the local policies, including site-specific proposals, designations and land use zonings
non-domesticcommercialBelfast Agenda tourism and evening economy objectives
2.2.3Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The intention is to develop and enhance Belfast's reputation as an attractive leisure and cultural destination that will contribute positively to the city's tourism offer. The council's Belfast Agenda
non-domesticcommercialPolicy TLC4: Evening and Night time Economy
2.2.4Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Policy TLC4 Evening and Night time Economy encourages the diversification of evening and night time uses, and protects existing leisure and cultural venues to sustainably develop the city centre and t
non-domesticcommercialProtection of evening and night-time economy uses from residential development
2.2.5Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The PS is promoting city centre living, with 8,000 new homes to be developed within the city centre boundary up to 2035. Existing cultural and leisure uses should be protected from being compromised b
non-domesticcommercialsoundconservationDiversifying the evening and night-time economy uses
3.1.1-3.1.2Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The council is encouraging a wider diversity of leisure and cultural uses to extend activity beyond the normal daytime uses. Traditionally the evening economy is supported mainly by pubs, clubs and re
non-domesticcommercialpublic-buildingCreating continuous mix of activities and improving accessibility
3.1.3Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Creating a continuous mix of activities between the daytime economy and the evening and night-time economy will create a lively, relaxed atmosphere that appeals to all age groups; and is more effectiv
non-domesticcommercialaccessibilitysite-planningSocial Inclusiveness in evening and night-time economy
3.1.4Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The council is promoting the development of a balanced mix of cultural and leisure uses within the city centre and tourism clusters to deliver a socially inclusive evening and night-time economy. This
non-domesticcommercialpublic-buildingPolicy TLC 4 – Evening and night-time economy
Policy TLC 4Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Planning permission will be granted for development proposals that strengthen and enhance the evening and night time economy within the city centre boundary and tourism clusters, subject to meeting no
non-domesticcommercialpublic-buildingClustering of evening or night-time uses
3.1.5Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
While a variety of evening and night-time uses can offer a choice, the proliferation, and clustering of new or additional evening or night-time uses, could push out day time uses. This could be detrim
non-domesticcommercialtown-centreevening-economyAvoidance of concentrated evening or night-time uses
3.1.6Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Proposals for evening and night-time uses in frontages where there are concentrations of existing and/or approved similar evening or night-time uses are unlikely to be acceptable. The intention is to
non-domesticcommercialtown-centreevening-economyHigh-quality design and planning assessment for evening and night-time economy uses
3.1.7Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
A high-quality design can improve the visual attractiveness and image of the area in the evening. Well-designed frontages and lighting can enhance the character of the streetscape, adding a sense of v
non-domesticcommercialtown-centreevening-economydesignEnvironmental Quality - Ambience and Character
3.1.8Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Consideration will be given to the potential of the proposal to adversely affect the ambience of the city centre or tourism cluster for other environmental reasons, for example, unsightly litter, odou
non-domesticcommercialevening-night-time-economyEnvironmental Quality - Impact on Sensitive Receptors
3.1.9Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Consideration will be given to the potential impact of the proposal to adversely impact the amenity of nearby existing or approved sensitives receptors such as residential and/or offices. A noise and
non-domesticcommercialdwellingsoundevening-night-time-economyEnvironmental Quality - Mitigation and Regulatory Control
3.1.10Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The environmental impact of new evening and night-time use proposals, where possible, will be mitigated by imposing planning conditions on the proposed development. The Council's Environmental Health
non-domesticcommercialevening-night-time-economysoundAgent of Change Principle for Evening and Night-time Economy
3.2.1Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Protecting the existing culture and leisure venues recognises the valuable economic role they play in providing an authentic cultural experience that makes the city attractive to visitors and tourists
non-domesticcommercialsoundsite-planningCouncil Protection of Evening and Night-time Economy Viability
3.2.2Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The council will seek to protect existing evening and night-time economy noise-generating uses to ensure that they remain viable, and can continue to operate or grow without unreasonable restrictions
non-domesticcommercialsoundAgent of Change as Material Planning Consideration
3.2.3Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The agent of change principle to protect a vibrant evening and night-time economy is a material consideration in the planning process. Owners of evening and night-time economy businesses can raise any
dwellingnon-domesticsoundsite-planningPlanning Assessment of Noise Proximity and Acoustic Design
3.2.4Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The planning assessment will consider the proximity of new residential development to existing evening and night-time economy businesses to determine the possible impact on residential amenity. To pla
dwellingsoundPolicy TLC 4 – Evening and Night-time Economy
Policy TLC 4Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The council will also protect and support existing evening and night-time cultural venues. The 'agent of change' principle will be applied to new development near existing evening and late night-time
non-domesticcommercialsoundsite-planningNoise and Vibration Impact Assessment for Residential Development in City Centre and Tourism Clusters
3.2.5Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Prior to the determination of any planning application for residential development in the city centre and/or in a tourism cluster, a Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment should be undertaken. This sh
dwellingcity-centretourism-clustersoundnight-time-economyNoise Assessment Methodology and Technical Requirements
3.2.6Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The assessment shall include representative noise measurements of sufficient duration and including the times of day that existing evening and night time economy uses are operating. The assessment sha
soundnight-time-economyassessmentAcoustic Verification and Planning Conditions
3.2.7Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
The physical and operational acoustic mitigation measures idenitified as necessary in a noise impact assessment will be secured through planning conditions. An acoustic verification report, prior to o
soundnight-time-economyconditionsAgent of Change Principle for Night-time Economy Uses
3.2.9Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
When new evening and night-time economy noise-generating uses are proposed near existing or permitted sensitive land uses, the agent of change principle will be applied. New noise-generating developme
non-domesticevening-economynight-time-economysoundnoiseNoise Impact Assessment Requirements
3.2.10Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
A Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) will be required where new noise-generating uses are proposed in close proximity to existing and/or approved residential or other sensitive receptors. The NIA should in
non-domesticevening-economynight-time-economysoundnoiseresidentialNoise Assessment Guidance Standards
3.2.10Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
Reference should be made to current guidance and any updated/superceded versions of the following: BS4142:2014+A1:2019 methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound; BS8233:2014 gui
non-domesticevening-economynight-time-economysoundnoiseRelevant Guidance Documents for Evening and Night Time Economy
Belfast·SPG011 Evening and Night time Economy
• The Institute of Acoustics' Good Practice Guide on the Control of Noise from Pubs and Clubs; and • The Institute of Lighting Professionals (ILP) Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light G
commercialsoundnon-domestic