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Surrounding Hills and Coastline - Scenic and Environmental Benefits
3.1.15Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The hills and coastline help define the city and provide not only a unique scenic backdrop but also numerous amenity and environmental benefits that help create Belfast's distinctive sense of place. T
site-planningexternal-spacecontextLocal identity and character in development
4.1.6Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Local identity and character are shaped by the history, heritage and culture of place and the people who have lived there. Understanding the history of how an area has evolved is important in determin
site-planningcontextSustainable reuse and adaptive reuse of existing buildings
4.1.7Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
This is of particular importance when considering the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of existing buildings and larger redevelopment sites. The sustainable reuse of buildings can contribute to the ar
site-planningcontextconservationNew development in heritage settings
4.1.8Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
New development within the setting of built heritage assets should aim to conserve, protect and where possible enhance their surroundings. While high quality design does not need to mimic their surrou
site-planningcontextconservation