Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 1 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 July 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 July 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what consultation he intends to hold, and with what organisations, in the development of the area known as the Titanic Quarter; what plans he has to put planning restrictions in place in the area known as the Titanic Quarter whilst development plans are being considered.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what consultation he intends to hold, and with what organisations, in the development of the area known as the Titanic Quarter, [182605] (2) what plans he has to put planning restrictions in place in the area known as the Titanic Quarter whilst development plans are being considered. [182607] Angela Smith: There are already in place a range of planning restrictions over development the Titanic Quarter. These are contained in a variety of documents including, including the Regional Development Strategy 2025, the Belfast Harbour Local Plan 1990-2005, the Belfast Urban Area Plan 2001, and relevant Planning Policy Statements. In addition protection has given to a number of historic buildings and sites, as Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments. A specific framework for the future development of Titanic Quarter is likely to be brought forward in the Draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 (BMAP) which is due to be published in the autumn of 2004. In the run-up to its publication, all Northern Ireland Government Departments will have been consulted. Additionally, upon publication of the Plan, all interested organisations and individuals will be afforded the opportunity to make comment on any proposals contained therein in accordance with the provisions of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991.

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