Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Outer Belfast Knockdene Conservation Area
Designated in August 2000, the western and southern boundaries of Knockdene Conservation Area is formed by Knock Road and Kings Road respectively. The eastern and northern boundaries of the Conservation Area are demarcated by the rear boundaries of the properties, which front onto Cabin Hill Park and Upper Newtownards Road. Knockdene is an Edwardian/late Victorian residential suburb containing predominantly detached dwellings in large plots with mature gardens. The area comprises Knockdene Park, Knockdene Park North and Knockdene Park South, which are tree-lined avenues with grass verges. The Conservation Area is identified on Map No. 4/004 – Belfast City and Map No. 7/006 – Knockdene Conservation Area.
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Policy BT 023 Knockdene Conservation Area Additional Design Criteria
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The following additional design criteria shall apply to Knockdene Conservation Area:- - New dwellings shall be detached or semi-detached. Terraced, town house or apartment developments will not normally be permitted;
- The size, plot ratio and ratio of footprint to open space in new developments shall be compatible with those of the historic character and appearance in the immediate neighbourhood;
- All new or replacement structures on a site shall be located so that the relationship between the existing buildings and the site boundary is retained;
- Development shall not include the removal of trees and areas of soft landscaping between the building line and the boundary of the road or footway; and
- Hedging or other boundary treatment in new developments shall be in keeping with those traditionally used in the area.
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