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Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council considers it important that the amenity of all residents is protected from 'unneighbourly' extensions as these can cause problems through overshadowing/loss of light, dominance and loss of

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Except in the most isolated rural location, few households can claim not to be overlooked to some degree. The protection of the privacy of the occupants of residential properties is an important eleme

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Proposals should seek to provide reasonable space between buildings in order to minimise overlooking. This will also assist in providing acceptable levels of daylight to properties. In the case of dor

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Overlooking of gardens may be unacceptable where it would result in an intrusive, direct and uninterrupted view from a main room, to the most private area of the garden, which is often the main sittin

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Dominance is the extent to which a new development adversely impinges on the immediate aspect or outlook from an adjoining property. Neighbouring occupiers should not be adversely affected by a sense

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Sunlight and daylight are valued elements in a good quality living environment. Effective daylighting can reduce the need for electric lighting, while sunlight can contribute towards meeting some of t

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Where an extension is poorly sited or badly designed it can cast a shadow that may reduce a neighbour's daylight and adversely affect their amenity to an unacceptable level. It is important, therefore

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In terms of daylighting, the effect on all rooms, apart from halls, landings, bathrooms and utility rooms will be considered. Where an extension would be likely to reduce the amount of light entering

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Significant problems of sunlight or daylight loss are most likely to occur in terraced or semi-detached housing situations and it is here that most care needs to be taken. An extension should be kept