Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses·Page 11·3.1.5
Sequential Test for Main Town Centre Uses
The sequential test requires main town centre uses to be located in centre locations first, then edge of centre locations only if centre sites are unavailable, and out of centre locations only as a last resort with demonstration that the proposal will not harm existing centres.
The sequential test guides main town centre uses to sites within centres locations first. If no centre sites are available, developers should consider an edge of centre location. Only when centre locations or edge of centre locations are unavailable, can consideration be given to an out of centre location. In such cases the developer will still be required to demonstrate that the proposal will not harm existing centres.
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