Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses·Page 13·3.1.14
Sequential test procedure overview
The sequential test for retail and town centre developments follows 4 key steps: establishing catchment, deciding which centres to assess, identifying sequentially preferable sites, and assessing suitability, availability and viability.
There are 4 key steps to follow when undertaking a sequential test:
Step 1: Establish the appropriate catchment for the development
Step 2: Decide which designated centres should be assessed
Step 3: Identify the sequentially preferable sites which should be assessed
Step 4: Assess the suitability, availability and viability of these sites
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