Public Notice

Virtual Consultation on Planned Developments at Forest Park

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council gives notice that it will hold an online public consultation for the planned development of Castlewellan Forest Park*.

The works will include:  New landscape and drainage within The Grange Courtyard  New pedestrian path from entrance gates to existing car park  New vehicular road off Castle Avenue to existing car park and traffic control barrier on Castle Avenue  Relocation of Caravan spaces  Restoration of the entrance gates on Castle Avenue  Restoration of The Grange Courtyard buildings and re-construction of the derelict block

View Proposals and Provide Feedback In light of COVID-19 restrictions, please click on the links below to view the plans designs and information regarding the proposed works at Castlewellan Forest Park: https://www.newrymournedown.org/consultations-residents The proposed plan designs and information will also be on display in Castlewellan Forest Park’s notice boards in January 2021.

You can provide feedback on these proposals by emailing us at: [email protected] Alternatively, you can take part in one of our virtual consultation clinics.

Virtual Consultation Clinics You can now book for one of our virtual consultation clinics delivered via MS Teams, where you can provide your feedback:  Monday 25 January 10.30am  Tuesday 26 January 2.30pm  Wednesday 27 January 6.30pm  Thursday 28 January 2.30pm

Chief Executive, Marie Ward

Oifig an Iúir, Newry Office, O’Hagan House, Monaghan Row, Newry BT35 8DJ Oifig Dhún Pádraig, Office, Downshire Civic Centre, Downshire Estate, Road, Downpatrick BT30 6GQ

 Friday 29 January 10.30am

To book to attend one of the virtual consultation clinics simply email: [email protected] Please note: Comments made to the applicant are not representations to the Planning Department. When the above application is submitted, there will be an opportunity to make representations on the application to the Council’s Planning Department.

The consultation period will open from Monday 21 December 2020 and will close on Monday 15 March 2021 at 3pm.

For further information contact the Council’s Enterprise, Employment and Regeneration Department on 0330 137 4960 or email: [email protected]

*subject to funding

Chief Executive, Marie Ward

Oifig an Iúir, Newry Office, O’Hagan House, Monaghan Row, Newry BT35 8DJ Oifig Dhún Pádraig, Downpatrick Office, Downshire Civic Centre, Downshire Estate, Ardglass Road, Downpatrick BT30 6GQ