BELFAST HARBOUR ESTATE

BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

Identification of a long term strategy for the reinforcement and expansion of operational Port lands.

Turley Associates’ Role:

  • Preparation of detailed assessment of the port of Belfast’s future development needs
  •  Advice on general Planning Strategy
  • Submission of detailed long term ‘vision’ for the port of Belfast as part of the BMAP Development Plan process
  • Liaison with Planning Service, Department for Regional Development, Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan Team and key stake holders
  • Preparation of outline planning application for new Stenaline Ferry Terminal

Results:

  • Submission of detailed objections to draft BMAP in January 2005 and August 2007
  • Appearance at BMAP Inquiry sessions (Stages I and II) on behalf of the Client
  • Outline Planning Approval for Stenaline Terminal June 2005
  • Very successful outcome at BMAP with many policy difficulties resolved through negotiation with the Department