An area which has been designated to be of outstanding natural beauty.
Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)
An area of land protected due to its nature conservation or geological value.
Area of Townscape or Village Character (ATC/AVC)
Areas designated in particular towns or villages which have a distinctive character in their built form and layout.
Conservation Area
An area designated as it is an area of special architectural and historic interest, the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
Curtilage
The area, usually enclosed, encompassing the grounds and buildings immediately surrounding a house that is used in the daily activities of domestic life.
Existing House
A house existing immediately before the carrying out of the proposed development.
Original house
A house as it existed on 1st October 1973 or as it was built when built after this date.
Listed Building
A building listed as a building of special architectural or historic interest.
Listed Building Consent
The written consent of the Council for the demolition, alteration or extension of a listed building.
Microwave antenna
A satellite antenna or terrestrial microwave antenna.
Permeable surfacing
The material is impervious to water but gaps throughout the surface allow water to infiltrate (drain).
Porous surfacing
Surfacing that infiltrates water across the entire surface.
Principal elevation
In most cases, the principal elevation will be that part of the house which fronts the main road serving the house. It will usually contain the main architectural features such as main bay windows or a porch serving the main entrance to the house. Usually, but not exclusively, the principal elevation will be that which is understood to be the front of the house.
Rear elevation
That part of the house that is opposite the principal elevation Road A road will usually include public roads and public footpaths but would not usually include private driveways.
Side elevation
The part of the house which links the principal elevation with the rear elevation.
Site of Archaeological Interest
Land scheduled for protection or taken into care under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects (Northern Ireland).