Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 55·6.1.2
Belfast City as principal city
Belfast City is designated as the principal city and focus for population and economic growth, accommodating the majority of new economic and residential developments with emphasis on integrated land use and transportation planning.
Belfast City is the principal city and is the focus for population and economic growth within the district. It will accommodate the majority of new economic and residential developments within its settlement limits, with a focus on the integration of land use planning and transportation to reduce the need to travel. This will maximise the benefits from the efficient use of existing facilities, infrastructure and its strategic location on regional transport corridors.
Source — /Users/richardhill/Documents/planning-arch-project/data/documents/belfast/LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023).pdf