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• The settlement hierarchy in Lisburn District consists of Lisburn City, the small towns of Moira and Hillsborough, 12 villages and 28 small settlements. The settlements in Lisburn District are identified in Designation SETT 1 in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan. The District Proposals designate Settlement Development Limits, zone land and designate Land Use Policy Areas in these settlements in accordance with the BMA Settlement Strategy.
   

• Lisburn City Council area also has a metropolitan component, situated to the north east of the District, containing part of the continuous built up area of Belfast and including Dunmurry, Derriaghy, Lagmore, Twinbrook and Poleglass. The District Proposals designate a Metropolitan Development Limit and zone land in Metropolitan Lisburn in accordance with the BMA Settlement Strategy in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan.
   

• The District Proposals recognise the strong growth dynamic and high development potential of Lisburn City Council area, reflecting its strategic location at the meeting of Key Transport Corridors on the Regional Strategic Transportation Network.
   

• The distribution of housing growth potential in the District is in accordance with the approach set out in the BMA Housing Strategy, and accompanying Plan Proposals in the Housing Section in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan. Approximately 524 hectares of land is zoned and designated for housing, including land for the provision of social housing. Key Site Requirements are stipulated, as appropriate, with which particular site development proposals must comply.
   

• The District Proposals facilitate expansion of economic growth in accordance with the BMA Employment Strategy in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan, and in line with Lisburn’s continued development as a strong employment base. West Lisburn/Blaris is identified as a Major Employment Location, and a total of 399 hectares of land is zoned for employment/industry in Lisburn City Council area. A mixed-use employment site is also been identified at Barbour Threads, Mill Street, Lisburn, and in the rural area, land has been identified for employment/ industry use in Dromara and Glenavy.
   

• The transportation proposals focus on Lisburn’s favourable position on the strategic transportation network, and on maintaining linkages with the rest of the BMA by improving the rail service between Lisburn and Belfast. The rail halt/station at Knockmore will be relocated to West Lisburn in order to provide access to the Major Employment Location at West Lisburn/Blaris, and the construction of the M1 – Knockmore Link road will provide access to West Lisburn. An Area of Parking Restraint, together with traffic management measures will assist in maintaining and enhancing the vitality of the city centre by making better use of parking spaces.
   

• In accordance with the BMA Retail and Office Strategies in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan, Lisburn City Centre is promoted as the main foci for retailing and offices in the District. The Plan identifies boundaries for Lisburn City Centre, a Primary Retail Core, Primary Retail Frontage and 10 Development Opportunity Sites. In addition, 14 Protected City Centre Housing Areas are also identified. Further limited expansion is proposed, outside the city centre at the Regional Shopping Centre at Sprucefield, and a District Centre is designated at Dairy Farm and a Local Centre designated at Dunmurry.
   

• The District Proposals identify, define and designate 3 Conservation Areas in Lisburn, Moira and Hillsborough, 6 Areas of Townscape Character, 7 Areas of Village Character, and 13 Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes. Urban design criteria have also been included for Lisburn City Centre to protect areas of architectural, townscape and landscape importance in accordance with the BMA Urban Environment Strategy in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan.
   

• The District Proposals recognise Lisburn’s attractive setting, and seek to protect the varied landscapes contained within its boundaries, including the Lagan Valley Regional Park. In addition to international designations such as Ramsar sites, the Plan will designate 102 Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance and 110 Local Landscape Policy Areas in Lisburn City Council area in line with the BMA Environment Strategy in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan.
   

• In order to protect areas of countryside that are experiencing development pressure, the Green Belt designation is extended to cover the entire rural area in Lisburn District outside the Metropolitan Development Limit and the Settlement Development Limits. In addition, four Areas of High Scenic Value are designated in Lisburn District in the Countryside and Coast Section in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan, and the District Proposals identify Areas of Constraint on Mineral Development to protect visual and conservation amenity. A Rural Landscape Wedge is designated at Mosside in order to maintain a separation between Lisburn and Belfast and protect Lisburn City’s strong and independent identity.
   

• The District Proposals identify, define and safeguard, as appropriate, specific areas where the retention or provision of additional recreational, tourism and other community facilities are required to serve the needs of the District.