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Evening and night-time economy policy balance
8.4.17Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
However, evening and night time economy uses are not suitable for every part of the city. The council policy is to balance the needs of local residents with the economic benefits of promoting a vibran
non-domesticcommercialcity-centreevening-night-economyBelfast's night-time economy clusters and catchment areas
8.4.17Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Belfast's evening and night time economy is mainly focused in the city centre and within clusters across the city. Different areas of night-time activity function at different scales and serve differe
non-domesticcommercialcity-centreevening-night-economyConsolidation of night-time uses and noise management
8.4.18Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Sustaining and protecting noise generating evening and night time cultural venues requires a sensitive approach to managing change in the surrounding area. Encouraging complementary uses to group toge
non-domesticcommercialcity-centreevening-night-economysoundnoise-managementProtection of noise-generating cultural venues
8.4.19Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Noise-generating cultural venues such as theatres, concert halls, performance venues, pubs and live music venues should be protected, as they contribute to a vibrant place and are a valuable asset for
non-domesticcommercialcity-centreevening-night-economysoundnoise-managementAgent of change principle for noise mitigation
8.4.20Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The agent of change principle places the responsibility for mitigating the impact of noise firmly on the new development. Where new developments are proposed close
non-domesticcommercialcity-centreevening-night-economysoundnoise-management