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26/07/2004
Minister announces start of Belfast masterplan
A further step in the regeneration of Belfast City Centre got underway today, with the launch of a master planning exercise by Social Development Minister, John Spellar.
The Minister said the masterplan would establish the best possible use for the land in the North West area of the City Centre.
The intention to commission the masterplan was announced by the Minister when he launched the Regeneration Policy Statement for Belfast City Centre, in April 2004.
“When completed, the masterplan will be an important pointer as to how this area will be developed," Mr Spellar said. "In particular, it will indicate what potential there might be to consolidate and expand the retail opportunities provided by Castle Court and provide additional retail development in a mixed-use context.
“I have particularly asked the consultants to make recommendations on the potential for locating a large department store in the vicinity of the North West Area. Such a development would anchor the retail opportunities in this area.
"By building on the Victoria Square regeneration scheme, which is due to open in Spring 2007, it would also realise the full potential of Belfast as the primary retail centre in Northern Ireland."
The Minister said that following consideration of the masterplan, the Department for Social Development (DSD) would bring forward detailed proposals for the regeneration of the area, including, if necessary, the preparation of a Development Scheme and/or Brief.
A further announcement is expected shortly about the way forward for the proposed Cathedral Way Scheme in the North East Area of the City Centre, which is currently being appraised by DSD.
(MB)
The Minister said the masterplan would establish the best possible use for the land in the North West area of the City Centre.
The intention to commission the masterplan was announced by the Minister when he launched the Regeneration Policy Statement for Belfast City Centre, in April 2004.
“When completed, the masterplan will be an important pointer as to how this area will be developed," Mr Spellar said. "In particular, it will indicate what potential there might be to consolidate and expand the retail opportunities provided by Castle Court and provide additional retail development in a mixed-use context.
“I have particularly asked the consultants to make recommendations on the potential for locating a large department store in the vicinity of the North West Area. Such a development would anchor the retail opportunities in this area.
"By building on the Victoria Square regeneration scheme, which is due to open in Spring 2007, it would also realise the full potential of Belfast as the primary retail centre in Northern Ireland."
The Minister said that following consideration of the masterplan, the Department for Social Development (DSD) would bring forward detailed proposals for the regeneration of the area, including, if necessary, the preparation of a Development Scheme and/or Brief.
A further announcement is expected shortly about the way forward for the proposed Cathedral Way Scheme in the North East Area of the City Centre, which is currently being appraised by DSD.
(MB)
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