Belfast·SPG009 Retail and Main Town Centre Uses·Page 22·3.4.3
Basis of needs assessment calculation
Needs assessment typically calculates proposed expenditure growth minus floorspace required for committed developments to determine quantum need for floorspace.
The basis of any needs assessment will normally consider the proposed expenditure growth of the council area and quantum need for floorspace, minus the floorspace required for committed developments.
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