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2.2.4
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Any proposed development should avoid w here possible, long
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Re-use of buildings
narrow spaces; instead attempting to provide a mJm ber of spaces, or linked courtyards. Where a scheme proposes the developm~nt of
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2.2.5
number of backland sites as one unit, the layout should provide for a
pa rticular character to the space, and in such instance5, their
series of linked spaces, rather tha n a single large parking lot, with
rernntion will be a primary consideration.
development around it. Where a space Is in excess of 40 111cl·es in length, or 15 metres in width, it is desirable that the said space be divided into smaller elements through the use of buildings, walls or surface treatments.
Buildings already existing within some courtyards ohen lend a
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2.2.6
Prominent features such as entrance archways should be retained. Wh ere the nature of the development dictates an alternative point of access, this type of architectural detailing should be applied to prevent "the loss of character to the Area. Alternative options for th ese existing fea tures may include their re-use as a shop front within the arched aperture.
