Character and density in Belfast urban area

Within the wider Belfast city urban area, development or redevelopment should be designed to create or reinforce the prevailing character and identity, whether that be an urban or suburban setting, whilst avoiding the monotony of suburban sprawl. The broad density ranges for the inner city Belfast and outer Belfast allow flexibility to adapt proposals to their context. The inner city densities reflect an increase as proximity to the city centre, and consequently key services and facilities, increases. Within the outer Belfast area, lower densities should generally be seen in less accessible locations, with density increasing as access to local services or good quality public transport routes increases.