Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 48·3.1.64
Private open space for apartments
Apartments must provide private open space through individual spaces such as balconies or terraces, or through communal gardens with agreed management arrangements.
For apartment developments, private open space may be provided in the form of individual spaces (e.g. balconies, terraces, private patio or garden areas) or communal gardens (e.g. roof terraces/gardens, internal courtyard areas or winter gardens), where appropriate management arrangements are agreed (see section entitled 'Management arrangements').
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