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Elements Comprising Special Interest
6.12NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
In judging the effect of any alteration or extension the Department will assess the elements that make up the special interest of the building in question. They may comprise not only the obvious visua
heritagelisted-buildingsstructuralFacade Preservation and Interior Reconstruction
6.15NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
The preservation of facades alone and the gutting and reconstruction of interiors, is rarely an acceptable approach to the re-use of listed buildings and will only be permitted in exceptional circumst
heritagelisted-buildingsstructuralStructural Protection During Development in Conservation Areas
7.20NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
or appearance and the scheme can be implemented without serious risk to the retained structure. In such cases the Department, in addition to requiring detailed plans of the proposed development, will
conservationstructuralprotection-from-falling