Retail Strategy Overview

The RDS directs a city centre first approach to development complemented by a precautionary approach to out of centre developments. The SPPS replicates this centre approach for the location of future retailing and other town centre uses. The economic growth of the city centre is vitally important to ensure that Belfast remains competitive. The strategy is creative and permissive to adopt to changing trends and promote resiliency whilst maintaining the function of core areas for retailing. It will build upon complementary creative and cultural uses and enable its evening and night time economy to grow and diversify.