Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development·Page 17·3.2.8
Heritage impact of structures related to the Troubles
Proposals to remove structures of significance relating to the Troubles must consider their heritage impact and societal importance. Such structures, though not necessarily designated, may have heritage significance and should be accompanied by a Heritage Impact Assessment.
A contentious issue and one very unique to Belfast is the profound and lasting impact that the Troubles have had on our urban environment in relation to physical barriers. The most recognisable of these include 'Peace Walls' and interfaces which define boundaries along community lines. Any proposal to remove structures of significance relating to the Troubles should be given appropriate consideration in terms of their heritage impact and their impact they have had on our society and urban form. Such structures, though not designated can have heritage significance and should be accompanied by a Heritage Impact Assessment.
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