SPPS Centres Hierarchy and Role

With regards to the locations of the uses specified within this document, the SPPS identifies the need to enhance the distinctive role of Belfast City Centre as the primary retail function in Northern Ireland. The SPPS also states that planning authorities should retain and consolidate existing district and local centres as a focus for everyday shopping, and ensure their role is complimentary to the role and function of the town centre, with a hierarchical approach to centres.