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Overview of Tall Buildings in Belfast
1.1.1-1.1.2Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings
Planning applications for tall buildings within Belfast have notably increased over recent years, with a focus on 'high rise' office schemes to meet business needs that require high quality floorspace
high-risenon-domesticdwellingsite-planningDesign of tall building components and visual interest
5.4.5Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings
The design of particular aspects of the building, such as the 'top' component, can assist in this regard particularly when considered in relation to existing context and key views and vistas. Where a
high-risenon-domesticdwellingKey considerations for assessing tall building proposals
5.4.6Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings
In assessing tall building proposals, key considerations will be: • Understanding existing building heights but also the topography, built form and landscape of the city and how the proposals will imp
high-risenon-domesticdwellingconservationOvershadowing, overlooking and privacy mitigation
5.7.1Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings
If not carefully considered, tall buildings can create significant issues of overshadowing and overlooking. Proposals for tall buildings adjacent to or in close proximity of other buildings, need to e
high-risedwellingmeans-of-escapePolicy DES3: Tall buildings - overshadowing and microclimate requirement
Policy DES3(g)Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings
Planning permission will be granted for tall buildings, defined as any building 35m above ordnance datum (AOD) or taller or those which are significantly higher than their surroundings, where they: (g
high-risedwellingMaximising light penetration and sunlight provision
5.7.4Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings
Opportunities should be taken to maximise light penetration through the use of dual aspect layouts. All homes should benefit from adequate sunlight provision in at least one habitable room for part of
dwellingflatshigh-riseaccessSingle aspect dwelling requirements and restrictions
5.7.5Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings
Where single aspect dwellings are unavoidable, the proposed layout should demonstrate that all habitable rooms/kitchens are provided with adequate ventilation, privacy and daylight and the orientation
dwellingflatshigh-riseaccessibilityTower separation distances and overshadowing
5.7.4-5.7.5Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings
Proposals should avoid minimum separation distances that impact access to sunlight/daylight, outlook, privacy and views.
dwellingflatshigh-riseaccess