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Conservation Area Guides
2.2.4Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
A series of Conservation Area design guides are available for reference when developing proposals for development within a conservation area. The guides generally provide information on the planning c
conservationsite-planningInfill and Redevelopment in Established Areas
3.1.3Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Analysis of context is particularly important for infill housing, backland development or demolition and redevelopment schemes in established residential areas. While such development can usefully con
dwellingsite-planningconservationSite characteristics for new residential development
3.1.5Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Proposals for new residential development must respect the individual characteristics and features of the site itself. These include topography, existing buildings, features of the archaeological or b
dwellingsite-planningexternal-spaceconservationDesign in proximity to sensitive designations
3.1.16Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
In assessing schemes in close proximity to listed buildings, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character, the Council will have particular regard to publis
dwellingconservationInfill housing in established residential areas
3.1.20Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Infill housing in established residential areas will not always be appropriate, particularly in many older residential areas with distinctive townscapes often dating from the Victorian or Edwardian pe
dwellingsite-planningconservationexternal-spaceConservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character - Assessment Principles
3.1.26Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
In assessing housing proposals in Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character, the protection of the existing character and distinctive qualities of the area will be paramount. Particular care
dwellingconservationIntensification in Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character - General Restriction
3.1.27Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Proposals in the primarily residential parts of these designated areas which involve intensification of site usage or site coverage will not normally be acceptable. Such proposals usually involve demo
dwellingconservationIntensification in Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character - Exceptional Circumstances
3.1.28Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Proposals involving intensification in these areas will only be permitted in the following exceptional circumstances: i. an extension is in keeping with the scale and character of the dwelling and its
dwellingconservationGlossary of Terms
Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Active frontage Refers to street frontages where there is an active visual engagement between those in the street and those on the ground and upper floors of buildings. Active travel Refers to journe
dwellingexternal-spacesite-planningconservation