Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings·Page 16·5.1.6
Built form contextual analysis including building heights
Contextual analysis must document existing and planned building heights in metres, with emphasis on neighbouring buildings in the immediate context. This analysis should inform design decisions on scale, height, massing, siting, form, articulation, and relationships with landscape and public realm.
In terms of built form, contextual analysis should also include existing and planned building heights (in metres), including heights of neighbouring context buildings and other tall buildings in close proximity to demonstrate how the tall building relates to its surroundings. Particular emphasis should be placed in the first instance on the heights of neighbouring buildings located in the more immediate context i.e. within the same block and/or stretch of street. Conclusions derived from contextual analysis should inform key design decisions including the scale, height, massing and siting of the tall building, its relationship with neighbouring buildings, its form and articulation and its relationship with surrounding landscape, open space and public realm provision.
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