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Aparthotels and short-term lets residential space standards
3.1.81Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
It should be noted that aparthotels and short-term lets which provide a residential function are also required to meet the relevant residential space standards. This would enable long-term residential
dwellingcommercialResidential access above commercial premises
4.4.1Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Residential units above commercial premises should have their own separate access to the street frontage to avoid conflict with the commercial properties on the lower floor(s). Where this is not possi
dwellingcommercialaccessRear and side access to residential units above commercial premises
4.4.2Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Rear or side accesses should only be used as the primary access if they are well lit and already extensively used for this purpose. In these instances all rear or side alleyways must lead directly ont
dwellingcommercialaccessResidential entrance design above commercial premises
4.4.3Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
The guidance on residential units (see Section 3.0) will apply to entrances providing access to residential units above commercial premises.
dwellingcommercialaccessPolicy RD3: Conversions above commercial premises
Policy RD3Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Conversions above commercial premises do not prejudice the commercial functions below
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