Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 27·3.1.29
Demolition and Presumption for Intensive Development
Demolition of existing property does not create a presumption in favour of granting permission for more intensive and high-density development. Inappropriate development cannot be justified as a remedy for an eyesore or deliberately created waste land.
In all cases (whether within or outside designated areas) developers should note that the demolition of existing property will not create a presumption that permission for more intensive and high-density development will be granted. Inappropriate development cannot be justified to remedy an eyesore caused by demolition and the deliberate creation of waste land.
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