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Regional 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-planningCreating 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-planningAgent 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-planningAgent 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-planningPolicy 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-planning