Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 332·B30
Garden Privacy and Overlooking
Direct overlooking of gardens from main rooms into the most private area of a neighbour's garden (typically the first 3-4 metres closest to the property) may be unacceptable where it would result in an intrusive, direct and uninterrupted view.
Overlooking of gardens may be unacceptable where it would result in an intrusive, direct and uninterrupted view from a main room, to the most private area of the garden, which is often the main sitting out area adjacent to the property, of your neighbours' house. As a general rule of thumb this area is the first 3-4 metres of a rear garden, closest to the residential property.
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