Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 330·B22
Renewable Energy and Green Roof Options
When walls are demolished or roofs altered, materials can be salvaged and reused. Solar thermal and photovoltaic panels can be installed sensitively using PV tiles designed to match traditional roofs, and green roofs can enhance biodiversity.
Where existing walls are being demolished or roofs altered, existing materials can often be salvaged and re-used, which will benefit the visual appearance of the new work and its integration with the existing property. Solar thermal panels that produce hot water and photovoltaic (PV) panels that produce electricity can be installed in roofs. PV tiles are now available that look like traditional tile and slate roofs, allowing the installation of these systems to be sensitive to the character, colour and style of the existing roof. Green or 'living' roofs can further benefit the environment by enhancing biodiversity and
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