Justification for Health and Wellbeing Policy

The inclusion of a policy to ensure that health and wellbeing are considered and promoted in all new developments is consistent with the core planning principle of improving health and wellbeing of our citizens. It also aligns with the Belfast Agenda, which places emphasis on healthy lifestyles, physical and emotional wellbeing, reducing health inequalities and better services for those who suffer poor health. The potential health and wellbeing impacts of development should be considered during the planning process to maximise such benefits and minimise any negative effects. This will help to promote and sustain the health and wellbeing of the city's residents and visitors.