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Consolidation 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-managementNoise assessment and temporary permissions for sports activities
5.43NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
only consider it appropriate to grant a planning permission for a limited period to allow the impact of noise levels and any potential disturbance or nuisance to be assessed.
non-domesticopen-spacenoise-managementNoisy sports near environmentally sensitive features
5.44NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The development of noisy sports or outdoor recreation activities will generally be inappropriate in or near environmentally sensitive features or locations, such as sites of nature conservation import
open-spaceconservationnoise-managementenvironmental-protectionLiaison with sports governing bodies on noise control
5.45NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Where appropriate the Department will liaise with the Sports Council for Northern Ireland or the governing body of a particular noise generating sport to ascertain if the activity is subject to a code
open-spacenoise-managementTemporary use rights for infrequent noise-generating sports
5.46NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
It should be noted that a number of noise generating sports, such as clay pigeon shooting and motor racing, which may only function infrequently, operate within the confines of the temporary use right
open-spacetemporary-usenoise-management