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Policy LC 2: Conversion or Change of Use to Flats or Apartments
LC 2NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
Planning permission will only be granted for the conversion or change of use of existing buildings to flats or apartments (including those for multiple occupancy) where all the criteria set out in Pol
flatsresidential-conversioncharacter-protectionestablished-residential-areasJustification: Conversion Benefits and Sustainability
2.13NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
The conversion and reuse of existing buildings for flats or apartments is consistent with achieving more sustainable patterns of residential development and makes an important contribution to meeting
flatsresidential-conversionsustainabilityJustification: Potential Negative Impacts of Residential Intensification
2.14NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
The residential intensification of existing dwellings or the conversion of other buildings to residential use can however sometimes have negative impacts on the local character of an area, the amount
flatsresidential-conversioncharacter-protectionresidential-amenityJustification: Quality and Sustainability Aims
2.15NI-wide·PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas
In line with existing planning policy and guidance with an emphasis on quality and sustainability, the overall aim is to ensure converted buildings sympathetically harmonise with adjacent properties a
flatsresidential-conversioncharacter-protectionestablished-residential-areassustainabilityRefuse storage provision for conversions and subdivisions
4.2.1Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Refuse storage must be adequately provided for and a proposed conversion or subdivision of a building for residential use must leave enough space within the curtilage of the site to accommodate the nu
dwellingresidential-conversionwaste-storageBin storage location and screening requirements
4.2.2Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
It is not appropriate for bins to be stored to the front of properties, as these areas provide a public aspect and can adversely affect the character and appearance of the streetscape. While bins shou
dwellingresidential-conversionwaste-storagesite-planningPolicy RD3: Refuse storage design standards
Policy RD3 BBelfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Adequate refuse storage space is provided within the curtilage of the site, large enough to allow for the separation of recyclable waste, and is designed to not be visible from the amenity space / pub
dwellingresidential-conversionwaste-storagesite-planningConversion or sub-division of existing buildings for residential use
4Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Conversion or sub-division of existing buildings for residential use
dwellingresidential-conversionsite-planning