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Clustering 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-economydesignAgent 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Reference should be made to current guidance and any updated/superceded versions of the following: BS4142:2014+A1:2019 methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound; BS8233:2014 gui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-economysoundnoise