Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 96·5.3.11
Pathway design integration
Pathways should be considered early in the design process to avoid lengthy routes and minimize visual impact of fixtures such as handrails or railings.
Pathways should be considered at an early stage in the design of proposals to avoid issues with protracted routes and minimise the impact on visual appearance of any fixtures such as handrails or railings.
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