Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 95·7.1.80
Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBMSA) Management Requirements
PBMSA developments must be centrally supervised with a management plan covering waste, safety, security, and transport arrangements. Occupancy is typically conditioned to students during term times and developments must have a minimum of 200 occupants.
Consequently, occupancy of PBMSA will usually be conditioned to limit occupation to students, particularly during term times. As such PBMSA developments will not normally be required to meet affordable housing requirements in accordance with Policy HOU5. A management plan will be required to ensure a quality, safe and attractive place for residents. Management plans will include detailed arrangements for waste storage and collection, safety and security of residents and drop-off and pick-up arrangements. The requirement for a minimum of 200 occupants reflects the fact that full time management arrangements may not be economic for complexes of less than 200 students.
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