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1.2.2-1.2.3Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
This SPG represents non-statutory planning guidance that supports, clarifies and/or illustrates by example, policies contained within the current planning policy framework, including development plans
site-planningnon-domesticdwellingSPPS Design Quality Requirements
2.2.2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
The SPPS states that poor design should be rejected, particularly proposals that are inappropriate to their context, including schemes that are clearly out of scale, or incompatible with their surroun
site-planningnon-domesticdwellingDesign Codes
3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.14Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Once masterplanning principles are formulated, further detail can be set out in the form of Design Code depending on the size and complexities associated with the site. The level of detail provided ca
site-planningmajor-developmentdwellingLayout design on sloping sites and topographical constraints
3.1.16Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Particular care will be necessary in preparing layout proposals on sloping sites in order to minimise the impact of differences in level between adjoining properties, existing or proposed. The use of
site-planningdwellingexternal-spacePromotion of higher densities for sustainable development
3.4.1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Higher densities can be appropriate for compact city living where more sustainable forms of development would be preferred by increasing massing along city corridors, around regional and local centres
dwellingenergysite-planningurban-designVariety of densities and building types to sustain local character
3.4.2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
What is sometimes overlooked is that a large proportion of our much admired Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian terraces resulted in higher densities that often far exceed density limits advocated withi
dwellingsite-planningconservationPolicy DES2: Promotion of higher density residential and mixed use development
Policy DES2 (d)Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Promote higher density residential and mixed use development along city corridors and at gateway locations.
dwellingnon-domesticsite-planning