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Noise and disturbance minimisation in residential design
3.1.44Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
The design and layout of new residential development should minimise the potential for noise disturbance. Acoustic design considerations should therefore receive attention at an early stage in the ove
dwellingflatssoundsite-planningKey aspects of acoustic design
3.1.45Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Aspects of good acoustic design which should be considered relate, but are not limited, to: i. site planning and layout – the layout of buildings within the site and their orientation including the us
dwellingsoundsite-planningexternal-spaceAcoustic design for apartment and flat developments
3.1.46Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
These aspects are particularly important in relation to residential units within new apartment/flat developments. The 'stacking' of apartment/flats, whereby consistent room types are above each other
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