Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 209·9.2.31
Considerations for applications near wastewater treatment works
Applications near WWTWs will be approved or refused based on specific circumstances, including the nature and capacity of treatment works, local topography, wind direction, existing screening, the proposed development type, odour source locations, and environmental health advice.
Applications will be approved or refused depending on the circumstances prevailing at particular locations. Relevant considerations will include:
The nature and capacity of the treatment works;
Local topography;
Prevailing wind direction;
Screening and disposition of existing development;
The nature of the proposed development;
The precise position of actual odour sources within the boundaries of the works;
and
Advice on relevant environmental health matters.
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