Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 26·3.1.27
Intensification in Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character - General Restriction
Proposals in primarily residential parts of Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character that involve intensification of site usage or site coverage are normally not acceptable, particularly those involving demolition, plot sub-division, or plot amalgamation.
Proposals in the primarily residential parts of these designated areas which involve intensification of site usage or site coverage will not normally be acceptable. Such proposals usually involve demolition, plot sub-division or plot amalgamation which can be particularly detrimental to character and appearance.
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