Policy Framework for Quality Residential Development

The advice contained in these guides supplements the Department's policies for quality development, in particular the policies of this Statement. Together the policies and guidance seek to achieve quality residential development that is imaginative and clearly based on an overall design concept, in order to promote attractive surroundings in which to live. The Department will respond positively to proposals where these are worked up comprehensively and are demonstrably well designed. A flexible approach will be considered for innovative design and layout features where it can be shown that such elements are central to the overall design concept for a scheme and will contribute to the creation of a quality, sustainable and safe residential environment.