Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 37·4.3.12
Overlooking of gardens
Direct views into main rooms or the most private areas of neighbouring gardens (such as main sitting out areas) may be unacceptable and should be avoided.
Overlooking of gardens may also be unacceptable where it would result in an intrusive, direct and uninterrupted view of a main room or to the most private area of the garden, which is often the main sitting out area adjacent to the property of your
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