Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015
Introduction: The Purpose of the Plan
The purpose of the Plan is to inform the general public, statutory authorities, developers, and other interested bodies of the policy framework and land use proposals that will be used to guide development decisions within the BMA over the Plan period. The Plan will help to give effect to the Regional Development Strategy (RDS).
The Plan will also:
- provide an essential framework for guiding investment by public, private and community sectors and help harness additional resources through collaboration in tackling problems;
- provide confidence and context for those wishing to develop and those affected by development proposals;
- establish a framework for positive co-ordination of public policies in joined-up Government at both regional and local levels;
- support the life of the local community and social and economic progress through Plan Proposals; and
- interpret at a local level, planning policies set out in Planning Policy Statements prepared by the Department, and the Department for Regional Development (DRD).
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