Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 57·6.2.3

Belfast City Centre - Role and Function

Belfast City Centre serves a significant regional economic role with a wide catchment area. It has developed as a major retail destination with strong office, retail, entertainment and tourism sectors supported by committed investment.

The city centre plays a significant role in the regional economy serving a wide catchment area beyond its plan area boundary. Development of the office, retailing and entertainment sectors and the growth in city tourism over the past decade, together with investment currently committed, have contributed much to the city centre's continued regional function. As a major retail destination, it has a good

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