Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 236·ENV2
Reuse of existing buildings and structures
Development proposals should avoid demolition where possible and consider reusing existing buildings or their main structures. Where demolition is necessary, developers must demonstrate that reuse is not appropriate or feasible, and minimise waste through reuse of building materials.
Development proposals should, where feasible, seek to avoid demolition and should consider how existing buildings or their main structures could be reused. Development proposals that include the demolition of existing buildings should demonstrate that reuse is not appropriate or feasible. Where demolition is proposed, measures should be included to minimise any waste through the reuse of as much building material as possible.
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