Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 113·7.3.9
Forms and design of private open space
Private open space in residential developments may take various forms including gardens, patios, balconies, and terraces depending on development characteristics. For large apartment developments, private open space must be designed to provide shelter and privacy from neighbouring properties, with adaptable balconies that can become ventilated winter gardens particularly welcomed.
Private open spaces may take the form of gardens, patios, balconies, recessed balconies or terraces, depending on the characteristics of the development proposed and the surrounding context. In the case of large scale apartment developments, it will be important that private open space should be designed to provide shelter and privacy from neighbouring properties. Adaptable balconies that can become ventilated winter gardens are particularly welcome.
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