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Density and Urban Form in Town Centres and High Accessibility Areas
4.26NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
In town and city centres or on sites which benefit from high accessibility to public transport facilities, where a high quality and frequent service is available, high density development, such as apa
dwellingflatssite-planningPrivate Open Space Provision
4.31NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
Well-designed space around buildings can add greatly to the attractiveness of a development, especially where the principles of defensible space are applied. A variety of garden sizes and usable open
residentialexternal-spacedwellingflatsCar Parking Design and Location
4.36NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
The amount of car parking required in any development will be negotiated with developers according to the specific characteristics of the development and its location and having regard to the Departme
dwellingflatssite-planningBicycle Parking
4.37NI-wide·PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments
Developers will also need to indicate what arrangements have been made within the development for secure bicycle parking. For apartment developments communal bicycle stands will often be required.
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