Belfast Local Development Plan Structure and Framework

The Belfast Local Development Plan (LDP) provides the strategic policy framework for the plan area across a range of topics and sets out the vision for Belfast, as well as the objectives and strategic policies required to deliver that vision. It includes a suite of topic-based operational policies, including a policy specifically tailored to advertising and signage. In exercise of its responsibility for development management within the Belfast area (including advertisement control), the council assesses development proposals against all planning policies and other relevant material considerations. While it is intended that this SPG will supplement, support and underpin policy pertaining to advertising and signage, it is important that the policy is considered in the round alongside other relevant polices contained within the Plan Strategy.