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Policy SP3 – Improving health and wellbeing
Policy SP3Belfast·SPG012 Sensitive Uses
The council will support development that maximises opportunities to improve health and wellbeing. Development will not be permitted where it will result in significant harm to life, human health or w
non-domesticdwellingpublic-buildingPolicy ENV1 - Environmental Quality
Policy ENV1Belfast·SPG012 Sensitive Uses
Development proposals must not result in an unacceptable adverse impact on the environment, including the following considerations: • Air quality; and • Noise
non-domesticdwellingcommercialindustrialpublic-buildingNoise and Disturbance - Residential Sensitivity
3.6.2Belfast·SPG012 Sensitive Uses
Residential areas are likely to be more sensitive to noise disturbance, particularly at times such as the late evening and during the night. Local residents have a legitimate expectation that surround
dwellingnoisemeans-of-escapeNoise Impact Assessment Requirement
3.6.5Belfast·SPG012 Sensitive Uses
Further to this, applications for restaurants, cafés and hot food takeaways should demonstrate how noise will be adequately mitigated so as to not adversely impact residential amenity. Where an applic
commercialdwellingnoiseRestaurants, Cafés and Hot Food Takeaways Adjacent to Residential Units
3.6.7Belfast·SPG012 Sensitive Uses
Proposed restaurants, cafés and in particular hot food takeaways below or adjacent to existing residential units can present significant amenity concerns. Hot food takeaways due to their late night op
commercialnon-domesticdwellingsoundBookmaking offices in residential areas
4.2.6Belfast·SPG012 Sensitive Uses
Proposals for bookmaking offices are unlikely to receive favourable consideration from the council if located in a predominately residential area. In such locations noise, litter, general disturbance
commercialnon-domesticdwellingplanningGlossary: Mixed Use
GlossaryBelfast·SPG012 Sensitive Uses
Mixed Use - A development which consists of several complementary uses, such as retail, residential and leisure uses on a site or within a particular area.
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