Section 7 of the Planning Act (NI) 2011 places a statutory duty on councils to prepare and keep under review a Timetable for the preparation and adoption of the council’s Local Development Plan.

Belfast City Council adopted its initial Local Development Plan Timetable on 1 June 2016, following approval by the Department of Infrastructure (DfI). The timetable was revised in March 2018 and November 2018. It has now been subject to a further revision, approved by DfI in July 2020. In accordance with Regulation 8 of the Planning (Local Development Plan) Regulations (NI) 2015, Belfast City Council hereby gives notice of the adoption of its revised Local Development Plan Timetable.

The revised Timetable may be viewed on the Belfast City Council website at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/planning. Due to the current situation, Belfast Planning Service offices remain closed to the public. However, the revised Timetable may also be inspected by prior appointment at Belfast City Hall until the planning office reopens - please email planning@belfastcity.gov.uk or telephone 02890 500 510.