Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design·Page 42·DES1
Policy DES1: Maximising energy efficiencies through passive design and renewable energy
Planning permission will be granted for development that maximises energy efficiencies through integration of passive design and renewable energy solutions in layout, orientation, siting and design, provided the technology is appropriate to the location and does not adversely impact visual amenity or the environment.
Planning permission will be granted for new development that is of a quality, sustainable design that makes a positive contribution to placemaking by: (i) Maximising energy efficiencies in buildings through the integration of passive design and renewable energy solutions in their layout, orientation, siting and design, provided the technology is appropriate to the location in terms of any visual amenity or other environmental impact it may have.
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