Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings·Page 21·5.3.1
Assessment of tall buildings on key public views and vistas
Tall building proposals must be assessed for their impact on key public views and vistas from various distances. The siting should consider opportunities to create visual focal points that aid urban legibility and orientation, while protecting important views.
When assessing proposals for tall buildings, consideration needs to be given to any impact the development may have on key public views and vistas from short, medium and long range. The siting of a tall building can present opportunities to create a point of focus within the urban environment which contributes positively to the legibility of the city and aids orientation. However, care needs to be taken to ensure that key public views are protected.
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