Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design·Page 34·4.5.8
Natural surveillance in residential schemes
In residential developments, main habitable rooms and primary entrances should be located at street frontages to maximize natural surveillance, with more private spaces positioned at the rear.
Natural surveillance is maximised within residential schemes when main habitable rooms and primary entrances are located within street frontages, with more private rooms/spaces located to the rear of buildings.
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