Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development·Page 9·3.1.1
Holistic approach to site understanding and analysis
Applicants must demonstrate thorough understanding of a site's context through clear site analysis and contextual review, including both current and historic context. The design process should consider a holistic approach to site assembly from initial stages.
How well a place is understood will be one of the most important aspects of how successful a scheme will be. Applicants will need to undertake and communicate this understanding of a sites context clearly and simply, demonstrating that the design has undergone a thorough site analysis and contextual review with consideration given in the initial stages to a holistic approach to site assembly. This should not be limited to current context, but also include an analysis of the historic context for example former functions and uses of the site through time and how this has influenced the place as we know it today.
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