Belfast·SPG006 Tall Buildings·Page 24·5.4.6
Key considerations for assessing tall building proposals
Assessments must consider existing building heights, topography, built form and landscape impacts on vistas, with particular attention to historic church spires, domes, roof profiles and signature structures. Understanding these factors informs decisions on height, silhouette, form and detailed design.
In assessing tall building proposals, key considerations will be:
• Understanding existing building heights but also the topography, built form and landscape of the city and how the proposals will impact existing vistas.
• Particular consideration should be given to impacts on historic church spires, domes, roof profiles and other signature structures such as the scheduled H&W cranes.
• Such understanding can help to inform the height, silhouette, form and detailed design of a tall building.
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