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The character of the countryside throughout Castlereagh District, its
landscapes, bio-diversity and heritage are detailed in the Countryside
Assessment Technical Supplement. This includes an analysis of development
pressure which along with the RDS, the Rural Strategy and the NI Character
Assessment 2000 has informed proposals for the designation of Green Belt in
order to meet the strategic objectives of these policies.
Aspects of the rural economy are outlined under Agriculture, Forestry and
Fishing in the countryside section of part 3 of the Plan.
Regional Policy Context
The overall aim of the Spatial Development Strategy in the RDS, in relation to
Rural Northern Ireland, is to develop an attractive and prosperous rural area.
This is based on a balanced and integrated approach to the development of town,
village and countryside, in order to sustain a strong and vibrant rural
community. The RDS includes a number of Strategic Planning Guidelines that focus
on conserving the natural environment, including the use of various designations
to protect valued landscapes, and the use of Green Belts to control development
in areas under pressure. The RDS indicates the approximate extent of a strategic
Green Belt around the BMA, with the precise delineation to be considered in the
context of the relevant development plan. The objectives of Green Belt
designation, and the prevailing policies for the control of development within
Green Belts are currently contained in the Rural Strategy.
Employment
Existing Employment / Industrial Zoning
The following site CR01 is zoned as Existing Employment / Industry as identified
on Map No. 1 - Castlereagh Countryside.
Zoning CR 01 Existing Employment / Industrial land
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is zoned as Existing Employment / Industry as identified on Map No. 1 -
Castlereagh Countryside and Map No 8k – Maryland Industrial Estate –
Major area of existing Employment / Industry.
• CR01 - Maryland Industrial Estate,
Crossnacreevy
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Further details of the existing Employment / Industry site listed above is set
out in the Employment Technical Supplement.
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