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NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

This document is an Addendum to PPS 7 'Quality Residential Environments' and must be read in conjunction with the policies contained within that PPS. The Addendum provides an additional planning polic

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

Extensions or alterations are one of the most common changes made to our homes to cater for our changing domestic requirements. In some cases it is possible to carry out a small extension or make an a

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

The purpose of this Annex is to set out the Department's detailed guidance to provide a consistent basis against which to consider an extension and/or alteration to a dwelling house or flat, including

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

The guidance is intended to advise home owners on how to extend or alter their property in a neighbourly manner that is sympathetic with the original property, respects the character and appearance of

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

Although the guidance may not cover all the site specific issues that can arise it covers the main considerations that will be taken into account when determining a planning application. If it is foll

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

An extension or alteration to a residential property should be designed to become an integral part of the property both functionally and visually. Such works should not be designed in isolation solely

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

The overall aim is to encourage high quality design solutions irrespective of whether the approach followed seeks to mirror the style of the existing property or adopts a contemporary modern design ap

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

An extension or alteration should not be so large or so prominent as to dominate the host property or its wider surroundings, rather development proposals should be in scale with existing and adjoinin

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

The Department 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

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

For the purposes of permitted development a dwelling house does not include a building containing one or more flats, or a flat contained within such as building. It also excludes any house or flat in

NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations

For proposals affecting flats or residential property in multiple occupancy, the standard planning application form (Form P1) should be used. Seven sets of this completed form and all drawings (locati