Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 21·4.1.14
Design considerations for porches and bay windows
Porches and bay windows can significantly affect property and street appearance. Designs must reflect the character of the property and street, with poor-quality additions that lack relation to neighbouring properties potentially damaging the overall street character.
The addition of a porch and/or bay windows to the front of a property can have a significant effect on its appearance and that of the street. While in some cases, a porch or bay window addition can add interest to what may otherwise be a blank elevation, those of poor design quality that bear no relation to the symmetry of neighbouring properties can damage the character and appearance of the whole street.
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