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SuDS, Trees and Planting in Public Realm
4.4.5Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The use of SuDS, trees and planting will also be encouraged throughout the public realm to promote biodiversity and climate resilience within the city. Public realm schemes and new developments should
external-spacedrainageenergyBenefits of Tree Planting
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Tree planting within developments, along streets and as part of public realm can provide on-site attenuation for surface water runoff. Trees can also mitigate microclimatic conditions such as reducing
external-spacedrainageenergysoundEfficient use of land and conservation of natural resources
4.7.1Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Well-designed spaces and buildings will aim to conserve natural resources such as land, water, energy and materials responding to the growing environmental challenges and demands facing our society. A
site-planningenergyexternal-spaceMaximising energy efficiencies in new development
4.9.1Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
New development should seek to provide sustainable, energy efficient buildings, minimising their carbon footprint both during construction and through the buildings lifecycle. While the guidance set o
energynon-domesticdwellingEnergy efficiency of existing buildings through reuse and upgrade
4.9.2Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
When considering the energy efficiency of existing buildings, sympathetic reuse and upgrade may often be the most energy efficient option, particularly taking into account embodied energy and the ener
energyconservationEfficient use of natural resources including water, energy and materials
4.9.3Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Well-designed developments should efficiently use and conserve natural resources such as water, energy and materials to help mitigate the impact of development on the environment. Areas where this can
energynon-domesticdwellingPolicy DES1: Maximising energy efficiencies through passive design and renewable energy
DES1Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Planning permission will be granted for new development that is of a quality, sustainable design that makes a positive contribution to placemaking by: (i) Maximising energy efficiencies in buildings t
energynon-domesticdwellingsite-planningPassive design approach and principles
4.9.4Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Passive design is an approach to building design that utilises the building to minimise energy consumption. Building layout and orientation can have a major impact on energy efficiencies. The orientat
energysite-planningNet-gain energy buildings through renewable resources
4.9.5Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
New developments can provide architects and contractors with the opportunities to design and build more energy efficient buildings. Here the ultimate goal would be to construct a net-gain energy build
energyMaterial selection for energy efficiency and environmental impact
4.9.6Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
The type of construction and selection of materials within a development will influence its energy efficiencies. Carefully chosen materials that aim to reduce the environmental impact of development c
energyErskine House, Chichester Street Case Study
Case Study 6Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
As a Civic Trust Award Regional Finalist in 2021, Erskine House comprises Grade A office accommodation in addition to active retail space at ground floor. The 8-storey development has also achieved BR
non-domesticcommercialenergyMulti-storey car parking facilities integration and design
4.11.5Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Multi-storey car parking facilities within development proposals should also be well integrated, be of high-quality design and where possible incorporate green infrastructure. It may also be possible
site-planningexternal-spaceenergy