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Accessibility considerations in Areas of Townscape Character
2.9NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character
The Department will give sympathetic consideration to development proposals within an ATC for people with disabilities or others whose mobility is impaired. If imaginative and innovative design approa
accessibilitycontext-atcResidential development policy and intensification controls
2.10NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character
Proposals for residential development are also subject to the provisions of Policy QD 1 of PPS 7 'Quality Residential Environments'. This includes specific reference to ATCs and advises that in such a
dwellingcontext-atcSupplementary planning guidance for individual ATCs
2.11NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character
As each ATC has its own distinct character and intrinsic qualities, the Department will draw up supplementary planning guidance for individual ATCs. This, together with any local policies formulated,
context-atcConservation guidance and best practice standards
2.12NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character
In addition, the Department would draw attention to other best practice conservation guidance and codes that can assist developers and their professional advisors in preparing proposals affecting buil
context-atcDetailed drawings and additional information requirements for ATC proposals
2.13NI-wide·PPS 6 Addendum Areas of Townscape Character
In view of the potential impact a development proposal may have in an ATC, the Department will generally require detailed drawings to accompany all planning applications. Where appropriate, the Depart
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