Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability·Page 32·6.1.1
Pre-application stage - viability assessment requirement
Where a development cannot comply with policy due to viability constraints, applicants should request a Pre-Application Discussion (PAD) meeting with the Council to discuss the proposed development and specific policy compliance concerns.
Where it is unviable to deliver a policy compliant development a viability assessment will be necessary as part of a planning application. In such cases we strongly advise the applicant to request a PAD meeting with the Council to discuss the nature of the proposed development and the specific aspects of policy compliance that present a viability concern.
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