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Permitted Development Rights in Designated Areas and for Special Properties
2.2.2Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
Permitted development rights are complex and sometimes more restrictive in designated areas, for example Conservation Areas or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB); and for certain properties, s
dwellingconservationArticle 4 Directions in conservation areas
Article 4Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
Article 4 of the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 makes provision for 'Directions restricting permitted development'. Under this legislation, the Council has remo
dwellingconservationsite-planningOther Consents Required for Residential Extensions and Alterations
2.5Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
There may be a number of additional consents that might be applicable to your intended proposal regardless of whether certain permitted development rights apply or a planning application is required.
dwellingstructuralfire-safetydrainageconservationExceptions for larger extensions and rear positioning
4.1.2Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
Notwithstanding this, it is accepted that on occasion a larger extension may be required, for example, to facilitate the renovation or upgrading of a small dwelling to meet modern amenity standards. A
dwellingresidential-extensionconservationdesignFlat and mansard roofed extensions to traditional buildings
4.1.23Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
Flat or mansard roofed extensions to traditional buildings are seldom harmonious and will not be acceptable at the front of a house. However, they may be acceptable to the rear of the property in inst
dwellingroof-extensionsresidential-alterationsconservationExternal finish materials and colours for extensions
4.2.4Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
The external finish of a proposal should aim to complement the type of materials, colour and finish of both the existing building and those of neighbouring properties, particularly where certain mater
dwellingexternal-spaceconservationHeritage and conservation area considerations
4.3.4Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
This is particularly the case in respect of areas or buildings designated for their unique architectural or historic character. In assessing planning applications for residential extensions and/or alt
dwellingconservationProtection of Significant Trees and Landscape Features
4.3.36Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
Proposals for extensions or other ancillary buildings that would result in the loss of significant local landscape features, in particular trees which are the subject of a TPO or which contribute to a
dwellingexternal-spaceconservationGlossary of Terms
Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
Amenity space Public open space or land within the curtilage of a dwelling that can be used for recreation. Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) Areas designated in recognition of their nationa
dwellingconservationexternal-space