Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 271·LC1
LC1 – Landscape: Protection and restoration of landscape quality
New development must protect and restore landscape quality and amenity. The council applies a precautionary approach to designated landscapes and considers protection of landscape character, built and natural features, landscape sensitivity and capacity, and mitigation measures including vegetation retention and planting.
New development should seek to protect and, where appropriate, restore or improve the quality and amenity of the landscape. The council will adopt the precautionary approach in assessing development proposals in any designated landscape, and will give careful consideration to the following:
a. The protection and enhancement of the landscape and visual character of the area;
b. The protection of built (architectural and archaeological), natural and cultural features, their views and settings;
c. The sensitivity of the landscape and its capacity to accommodate development (including cumulatively) without adversely impacting on landscape character and visual amenity; and
d. Mitigation measures, including the retention and protection of existing trees and other vegetation and planting of new trees and vegetation.
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