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Factors to consider when planning to extend a home
2.1.1Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
Residential dwellings, their environments and activities in and around the home are important contribution factors to the health and wellbeing of residents. When planning a project to extend a home, i
dwellingdesignamenitydrainageflood-riskcrime-preventionconstruction-safetyStrategic Planning Policy Statement core principles for design and place-making
3.1.2Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
The Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) identifies core principles to assist with plan-making and decision taking. It recognises the need to support good design and positive place making; and t
dwellingdesignSubordinate design principles for extensions and alterations
4.1.1Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
It is important that an extension or alteration does not upset the balance of a property, particularly the front elevation. It is also good practice to reinforce the existing form and proportions of t
dwellingresidential-extensiondesignmassingExceptions 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-extensionconservationdesignRidge line restriction
4.1.3Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
It will not be appropriate to allow for an extension to project above the ridge line of the existing dwelling. This will be especially important where a uniform building height is part of the street s
dwellingresidential-extensiondesignmassingMinimum set back and set down requirements
4.1.4Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
The distance required will depend on the size of the existing house and the design of the extension, and taking into account of the character of the area. For some proposals a greater distance of set
dwellingresidential-extensiondesignmassingDesign principles for side extensions
4.1.11Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations
In addition to the above principles, requirements for at least 1m separation from the plot boundary and appropriate set down and set back (see section entitled Subordinate design), the following princ
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