Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 38·4.3.15
Flexibility for separation distances in high-density environments
In inner-urban and high-density developments, reduced separation distances may be permitted where they accord with the prevailing local pattern of development.
It is also accepted that within inner-urban developments and other high-density environments, flexibility may be required to permit reduced separation distances. In such instances, account will be given to the prevailing local environment to ensure that separation distances are in keeping with the general pattern of development in the area.
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