Protection of Burial Places

It is important that existing burial places within the district are protected from inappropriate development in the interests of amenity, heritage and respect. Many of these spaces are also protected as part of the district's green network of open spaces. Whilst demand for new burial space is increasing, there is currently insufficient suitable land for new cemetery provision to meet current and future demand in the Belfast district area. Therefore, it is likely that any new burial ground facilities will be outside the LDP area and this will require joint working with adjoining councils.