Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 7·2.1.2
Considering Planning Permission and Neighbour Consultation
Planning permission may be required for residential extensions and alterations. It is good practice to consult with neighbours early to mitigate potential complaints and consider impacts on health and wellbeing.
It is also necessary to consider whether planning permission is required for your proposal. Whether or not you need planning permission it is good practice to discuss at an early stage any intended works with your neighbours to mitigate against potential complaints or challenges to your proposal. Extending an existing property without considering possible impacts has potential to undermine health and wellbeing.
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