Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 26·3.1.26
Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character - Assessment Principles
Housing proposals in Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character must prioritize protection of existing character and distinctive qualities, with particular care taken to avoid negative impacts on listed buildings within and outside these areas.
In assessing housing proposals in Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character, the protection of the existing character and distinctive qualities of the area will be paramount. Particular care should be taken to ensure proposed development will not negatively impact on the setting and sensitivity of listed buildings within and outside of these designated areas.
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