Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 126·Policy BH2

Policy BH2 - Conservation Areas: Alterations and Extensions

Alterations and extensions in conservation areas must meet Policy RD2 criteria and additionally must be subservient to the existing building, retain traditional features, preserve visual gaps between buildings, and use traditional or sympathetic materials matching the area.

Planning permission will only be granted for alterations and extensions within conservation areas where the criteria of Policy RD2 are met, and particular regard is given to the following additional criteria: f. Extensions shall be subservient to the existing building with regard to height, scale, massing, form and alignment; g. The proposal involves retention of and where possible reinstatement of traditional features; h. The proposal will not result in the detrimental loss of visual gaps between existing buildings and boundaries; and i. The proposal makes use of traditional and where appropriate reclaimed, recycled/or sympathetic building materials and techniques which match or are in keeping with those found on the building and surrounding area.

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