Local Development Plan

Key Issue 17: City Centre Development Opportunity Sites
A number of Development Opportunity Sites exist within the existing
Lisburn City Centre boundary. These generally consist of land that is
under-utilised or vacant, and where new development, providing a mix of
uses, could help promote the vitality and viability of the City Centre.
These include, for example, a number of off-street car parks that
transferred to the Council’s ownership on 1 April 2015.
The integration and redevelopment of some key sites could be achieved
by closing frontage gaps or by replacing unattractive features. Such
development will enhance streetscapes, frontages, and encourage
greater pedestrian footfall, all of which will strengthen commercial
growth.
The Council wants to identify and designate Development Opportunity
Sites within Lisburn City Centre. Acceptable, specific uses will be
identified through key site requirements. These sites will provide further
opportunity for redevelopment and assist in growing and developing the
City Centre.
Smithfield Square Car Park, Lisburn
Appropriate redevelopment could contribute to the regeneration of the
City Centre by attracting new shoppers and visitors and further enhancing
the existing retail/commercial offer within Lisburn City Centre.
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