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18/11/2016
Council To Appeal Against High Court Sprucefield Decision
Belfast City Council is set to appeal against a High Court decision in relation to Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan (BMAP) which effectively lifts bulky goods restrictions at Sprucefield.
Councillor John Hussey, chairman of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, said the judgement raises important issues regarding the role of the courts in sanctioning changes to planning policy when the original complaint was that a Minister acted unlawfully.
He said: "Changes to policy need to be made in a way that is properly informed and following consultation.
"The policy in question defines retailing at Sprucefield - any changes to such policy need to be properly informed and assessed. The council will do everything that is necessary to ensure that Belfast's regeneration and investment strategy is delivered and this includes protecting existing retail and developing our retail offering to ensure we can compete with other regional cities regards retail provision.
"We will be monitoring developments, particularly those that might arise as a consequence of this judgement."
(CD)
Councillor John Hussey, chairman of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, said the judgement raises important issues regarding the role of the courts in sanctioning changes to planning policy when the original complaint was that a Minister acted unlawfully.
He said: "Changes to policy need to be made in a way that is properly informed and following consultation.
"The policy in question defines retailing at Sprucefield - any changes to such policy need to be properly informed and assessed. The council will do everything that is necessary to ensure that Belfast's regeneration and investment strategy is delivered and this includes protecting existing retail and developing our retail offering to ensure we can compete with other regional cities regards retail provision.
"We will be monitoring developments, particularly those that might arise as a consequence of this judgement."
(CD)
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