Alderman T Campbell Committee Members: Aldermen

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9 February 2016

Chairman: Alderman R Swann

Vice Chairman: Alderman T Campbell

Committee Members: Aldermen - F Agnew and J Smyth Councillors - T Beatty, J Bingham, H Cushinan, B Duffin, T Hogg, D Hollis, S Ross and B Webb

Dear Member

MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Planning Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, Mossley Mill on Monday 15 February 2016 at 6.30pm.

You are requested to attend.

Yours sincerely

Jacqui Dixon, BSc MBA Chief Executive, Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

For any queries please contact Member Services: Kim Smyth 028 9448 1301 ([email protected]) Sharon McAree 028 9034 0098 ([email protected]) Dawn Hynes 028 9448 1301 ([email protected])

1 Part One - The Planning Committee has the full delegated authority of the Council to make decisions on planning applications and related development management and enforcement matters. Therefore the decisions of the Planning Committee in relation to Part One of the Planning Committee agenda do not require ratification by the full Council.

Part Two - Any matter brought before the Committee included in Part Two of the Planning Committee agenda, including decisions relating to the Local Development Plan, will require ratification by the full Council.

1 Apologies. 2 Declarations of Interest. 3 Report on business to be considered:

PART ONE Decisions on Planning Applications 3.1 Planning Application No: LA03/2015/0627/F 3.2 Planning Application No: LA03/2015/0606/O 3.3 Planning Application No: LA03/2015/0519/O 3.4 Planning Application No: LA03/2015/0464/O 3.5 Planning Application No: LA03/2015/0602/A 3.6 Planning Application No: LA03/2015/0480/A 3.7 Planning Application No: LA03/2015/0208/A 3.8 Planning Application No: LA03/2015/0585/RM

Decisions on Enforcement Cases 3.9 Enforcement Case: LA03/2015/00084/CA - In Confidence 3.10 Enforcement Case: LA03/2015/0016/CA - In Confidence 3.11 Enforcement Case: LA03/2015/0198/CA - In Confidence 3.12 Enforcement Case: T/2015/0012/CA - In Confidence

Other Planning Matters 3.13 2015/0021/TPO - Willowbrook Tree Preservation Order Confirmation 3.14 Application U/2013/0147/O - Meeting with Strategic Planning 3.15 Proposal of Application Notification for Major Development 3.16 Pre-Determination Hearing 3.17 Delegated planning decisions and appeals

2 PART TWO 3.18 Regional Development Strategy - Revised Housing Growth Indicators 3.19 Tree Preservation Orders - Practice and Procedures

3 REPORT ON BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE ON 15 FEBRUARY 2016

PART 1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT ISSUES

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APPLICATION NO: LA03/2015/0627/F DEA: ANTRIM

COMMITTEE INTEREST: LEVEL OF OBJECTION

Full details of this application, including the application forms, relevant drawings, consultation responses and any representations received are available to view at the Planning Portal www.planningni.gov.uk

PROPOSAL: Proposed Dwelling

SITE/LOCATION: Adjacent to No.9/9a Greenpark Drive, Antrim BT41 4EL

APPLICANT: Anthony McNeill

AGENT: D. M. Kearney Design

LAST SITE VISIT: 17th December 2015

CASE OFFICER: Glenn Kelly Tel: 028 903 40415 Email [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION

SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is located within the settlement limits of Antrim, within a long standing housing development. The site is located adjacent to Nos. 9/9a Greenpark Drive, Antrim accessed off the Dublin Road. Nos. 9/9a appear to be two flats within a two storey detached building which is adjacent to the application site along the northeastern boundary. The majority of properties within the development are two storey terraced dwellings with a number having changed their appearances through extensions and alterations over the years. There are also a smaller number of two storey maisonette flats.

The application site itself is relatively small in size at approximately 0.12 hectares, and currently comprises the side garden associated with the adjacent flats (Nos. 9/9a). The site is enclosed on the southern and eastern boundaries by high coniferous hedging approximately 4m in height whilst the western boundary is defined by a post and wire fence 1m in height. There is no existing or proposed vehicular access to the application site.

PROPOSAL The proposal is a full planning application for the erection of a two storey dwelling on the site.

5 RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY T/2014/0314/F - Proposed Dwelling on land adjacent to 9/9a Greenpark Drive, Antrim. Permission Refused 18th March 2015

PLANNING POLICY Decisions must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Until the Council adopts its new Local Development Plan most planning applications will continue to be assessed against the provisions of the Department of the Environment’s Development Plans and relevant Planning Policy Statements (PPSs) which contain the main operational planning polices for the consideration of development proposals.

The Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland (SPPS) published in September 2015 confirms that until such time as a Plan Strategy for the whole of the Council Area has been adopted the Council should continue to apply existing policy and guidance contained in retained PPSs and other relevant documents together with the provisions of the SPPS itself.

Antrim Area Plan 1984 – 2001: The Plan offers no specific guidance on this proposal.

SPPS – Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland: sets out that Planning Authorities should be guided by the principle that sustainable development should be permitted, having regard to the local development plan and other material considerations unless the proposed development will cause demonstrable harm to interests of acknowledged importance.

PPS 3: Access, Movement and Parking (Revised 2005) and PPS 3 (Clarification 2006): sets out planning policies for vehicular and pedestrian access, transport assessment, the protection of transport routes and parking.

PPS 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage: sets out planning policies for the protection and conservation of archaeological remains and features of the built heritage.

PPS 7: Quality Residential Environments: sets out planning policies for achieving quality in new residential development. This PPS is supplemented by the Creating Places Design Guide.

Addendum to PPS 7: Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas: sets out planning policy and guidance on the protection of local character, environmental quality and residential amenity within established residential areas, villages and smaller settlements. It also sets out policy on the conversion of existing buildings to flats or apartments and contains policy to promote greater use of permeable paving within new residential developments.

CONSULTATION Council Environmental Health Section No objections to the application

6 Transport NI No objections subject to informatives

NIEA- Historic Monuments Unit No objections to the proposal

REPRESENTATION Ten (10) neighbouring properties were notified about the proposal, a total of five (5) letters of objection were received from five (5) different neighbouring properties. The main concerns raised are as follows;-  Loss of light/dominance upon neighbouring properties  Impact upon existing character of the area  Noise/disturbance during the construction phase  Loss of views  Inadequate car parking

ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING ISSUES/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are:  Principle of Development  Design and Appearance  Neighbour Amenity  Car Parking

Principle of Development The application site is located within an established residential area in the settlement of Antrim. Regional Strategic Policy set out in the SPPS (paragraph 6.137 on page 69) indicates that within established residential areas it is imperative to ensure that the proposed density of new housing development, together with its form, scale, massing and layout will respect local character and environmental quality as well as safeguarding the amenity of existing residents.

Policy QD1 of PPS7 sets out that in established residential areas that proposals for housing development will not be permitted where they would result in unacceptable damage to the local character, environmental quality or residential amenity of these areas. Accordingly where proposals meet with the requirements of relevant planning policy and guidance the principle of residential development can be established and this is considered below.

Design and Appearance The application proposes the erection of a new dwelling to adjoin Nos. 9/9a Greenpark Drive which is an existing two storey building with a pitched roof. The proposed dwelling is of similar design although it has a one and a half storey front projection which is off set to one side approximately 2.5m from the boundary with from Nos. 9/9A. The projection is 5m in width and 1.5m in depth and incorporates a dormer window on the front elevation that will rise from the wall plate. The proposed dwelling is finished in roughcast render with concrete roof tiles.

There is no uniformity in the architectural style of other buildings in Greenpark Drive and it is considered that the appearance of the dwelling is in general conformity with the existing architectural style in the area and is considered acceptable. The agent

7 has shown the materials to be used will reflect those used on surrounding dwellings and the ridgeline is continued from the adjacent flats which successfully integrates the proposal with the existing built form.

The proposed dwelling is shown to have a total floor area of 78.42m2 which meets with the minimum house size requirements set out in Annex A of the Addendum to PPS 7; Safeguarding the character of established residential areas, which recommends that two bedroom dwellings should have a total floor area of at least 70-80 m2.

An acceptable level of private open space has been provided to the rear, side and front of the proposed dwelling, this comes to a total in excess of 40 sqm in line with the guidance contained in “Creating Places”. While the majority of the private space provision would be expected to the rear of the dwelling, in this case it is considered acceptable that most will be provided by way of a side garden given the mature hedging around the front and side of the site.

Car Parking The proposed development does not propose any in-curtilage car parking spaces and seeks to rely on existing communal and on-street parking within Greenpark Drive and the wider estate. The development of a two bed terraced dwelling which relies on communal parking would normally require 1.5 car parking spaces to be provided, however in this case no additional parking is proposed. A short parking report was provided by the applicant which advises that on three consecutive nights there was capacity to park cars within Greenpark Drive. In the report it is indicated that there were three or more parking spaces available during the inspections which occurred after 6:30pm. An Officer also visited the area on two occasions after 6pm and also noted that there were two or more spaces available within Greenpark Drive, however, this required the use of on-street parking as opposed to communal parking spaces. It is evident that there is a lack of adequate parking provision within the larger estate and there is heavy reliance on the use of on-street parking.

Officers consider reliance should not be placed on the parking report submitted as this assessed the level of parking utilised in the estate over relatively short time periods and the demand for parking can be reliant on a range of factors which can vary over time.

In this case no parking is provided and the applicant cannot control the use of communal parking areas or on-street parking. In the circumstances the application could warrant refusal on this basis, however, the development of a single dwelling within the wider estate represents a low intensification of the existing parking demands. It is further acknowledged that even a small intensification could itself justify refusal if it would set a precedent for other similar applications, however weighed against this it is considered that there are few remaining opportunities within the estate to develop a dwelling within the curtilage of a garden and still maintain acceptable dwelling size and private amenity space.

On balance and taking account of the existing parking situation and the low intensification of parking demand that a single dwelling would cause within the state it is considered that the lack of car parking should not be a determining factor.

8 Neighbour Amenity Policy QD 1 of PPS 7 states that new development should not create conflict with adjacent land uses and there is no adverse effect on existing or proposed properties in terms of overlooking, loss of light, overshadowing, noise or other disturbance. There have been five objections received towards the proposal from neighbouring properties.

The first issue relates to the building line of the proposed dwelling being brought forward which it is suggested would harm the character of the area. It is considered that the step forward in building line is relatively minor and is situated far enough away from the adjoining properties so as not to have a negative impact upon them. The angle test for overshadowing has been complied with showing a clear angle of sight from the nearest nearby windows on the adjoining property, this shows that there should be no significant restriction upon the light received at Nos. 9 and 9a. As previously discussed there is a range of building designs within the wider area largely due to extensions and alterations carried out over the years and it is considered that the design of the proposal would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area sufficient to warrant refusal of the application.

A further concern raised in the objection letters relates to potential noise and disturbance. It is considered that noise and disturbance through the construction phase cannot be used as a means to refuse an application. There is no specific evidence provided as to why noise and disturbance would be greater at the proposed dwelling as opposed to any one of the existing dwellings in this established residential area and therefore little weight can be given to this concern in the decision making process.

Another point of objection relates to the loss of a view from a nearby residential property. The neighbours view is not restricted by the proposed development, instead it is a change of view from that which exists at present and it is not considered that the change of view is detrimental to the outlook of the existing dwelling.

Over development of the application site has also been raised as an issue in objection letters. Although an additional unit of housing is being proposed it is not considered that this will result in over development. There is a substantial open space area to the rear of the site and also a grassed area to the side, both of which will be retained. Although the dwelling will be constructed within an existing side garden, it has already been established that a satisfactory amount of private amenity space will be provided as part of the proposal. In addition an area of communal open space exists to the front of the application site and there is an existing agricultural field to the west which reduces any sense of over-development.

Car parking was also a concern in the majority of the letters of objection and this has been dealt with earlier in the report.

Having taken into account the points of objection with the proposed design and layout of the dwelling it is considered that the scheme will not prejudice neighbour amenity.

9 CONCLUSION

The following is a summary of the main reasons for the recommendation:  The principle of development of a dwelling is considered acceptable in this existing residential area;  The design and appearance of the dwelling is in general conformity with the design of the existing buildings in the area;  The proposal will not adversely impact the existing parking provision within the area; and  The development will not adversely impact on the residential amenity of existing resident.

RECOMMENDATION : GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION

PROPOSED CONDITIONS

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 5 years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2. The existing natural screenings of this site shall be retained at a minimum height of 2m unless necessary to prevent danger to the public in which case a full explanation shall be given to the Council in writing prior to any removal.

Reason: To ensure the protection of the private amenity space for the dwelling.

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APPLICATION NO: LA03/2015/0606/O DEA:DUNSILLY

COMMITTEE INTEREST: REFUSAL RECOMMENDED

PROPOSAL: Two Infill Dwellings and Garages

SITE/LOCATION: Between 10 and 18 Hollybank Road, Parkgate, BT39 0DL

APPLICANT: Gary Stewart

AGENT: Jackie Milliken

LAST SITE VISIT: 19 January 2016

CASE OFFICER: Michael O’Reilly Tel: 028 903 40424 Email: [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION

SITE DESCRIPTION Located to the western side of Hollybank Road the application site incorporates a portion of a larger agricultural field with a 100 metre frontage to the public road. The northern, eastern and southern boundaries are defined by approximately 2m high box cut gorse type hedging. The western boundary is undefined. To the south of the site there are a pair of semi-detached bungalows (Nos. 8 and 10 Hollybank Road) and each property has a garage/ancillary building to the side or rear.

A 5 metre wide strip of land used for access to fields to the rear of the site separates the site from its boundary with No.10 Hollybank Road. To the north of the site there is a detached bungalow at No.18 Hollybank Road with a garage set to the northern side and adjacent to the access serving No.22 Hollybank Road.

PROPOSAL The application seeks outline planning permission for a site for two infill dwellings and garages

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY T/2003/0280/F - Single storey dwelling with garage on land adjacent to 18 Hollybank Road, Parkgate. Application withdrawal 08.09.2003

12 PLANNING POLICY Decisions must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

The Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland(SPPS) published in September 2015 confirms that until such time as a Plan Strategy for the whole of the Council Area has been adopted the Council should continue to apply existing policy and guidance contained in retained PPSs and other relevant documents together with the provisions of the SPPS itself.

Antrim Area Plan 1984 – 2001: The Plan offers no specific guidance on this proposal.

SPPS – Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland:sets out that Planning Authorities should be guided by the principle that sustainable development should be permitted, having regard to the local development plan and other material considerations unless the proposed development will cause demonstrable harm to interests of acknowledged importance.

PPS 15: Planning and Flood Risk (Revised September 2014): sets out planning policies to minimise flood risk to people, property and the environment.

PPS21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside: sets out planning policies for development in the countryside. This is supplemented by Building on Tradition: A Sustainable Design Guide for the Northern Ireland Countryside.

CONSULTATION Council Environmental Health Section - No objections

Transport NI - No objections subject to standard access conditions.

NI Water – the site is in proximity to a waste water treatment works with the possibility of nuisance from odours and noise may also be a problem.

DARD - Rivers Agency – There is a record of surface water flooding in this area due to a lack of maintenance of undesignated watercourses/ponds in the area. Requests that a drainage assessment be submitted for consideration.

REPRESENTATION Three (3) neighbouring properties were notified and two (2) representations have been received. One is a letter of objection and the other is non-committal. The full representations made regarding this proposal are available for Members to view online at the Planning Portal (www.planningni.gov.uk).

13 A summary of the key points of objection raised is provided below:  Proposal will result in ribbon development  Detrimental impact on environment  Increased usage of dangerous road traffic junction

ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING ISSUES/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are:  Principle of Development  Impact on Character and Appearance of the Area  Flood Risk  Nuisance from Odour  Other matters

Principle of Development The policy provisions of both the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) and Policy CTY8 of Planning Policy Statement 21 (PPS21) indicate that planning permission will be refused for a building which creates or adds to a ribbon of development. Both policies however make provision for the development of small gap site within an otherwise substantial and continuously built up frontage as an exception to the policy.

Policy CTY8 details that an exception will be permitted for the development of a small gap site sufficient only to accommodate up to a maximum of two houses within an otherwise substantial and continuously built up frontage and provided this respects the existing development pattern along the frontage in terms of size, scale, siting and plot size and meets other planning and environmental requirements. The policy goes on to define a substantial and continuously built up frontage as including a line of three or more buildings along a road frontage without accompanying development to the rear. This application has been submitted on the basis that such a small gap site exists.

While it is accepted that there are a number of buildings along the western side of Hollybank Road at this location fronting onto the road, it is not considered that these constitute a substantial and continuously built up frontage for the purposes of Policy CTY 8 given the large gap that currently exists. The gap in this case is considered to be one that provides an important visual break that helps maintain rural character.

The term ‘gap’ as referred to in Policy CTY 8 relates to the spacing between buildings. It is clear in this case that a large gap of some 150 metres currently exists between dwellings at No’s 10 and 18 Hollybank Road. It is considered the scale of this gap, taking account of the local context and existing development, is sufficient to accommodate more than two (2) dwellings as permitted by the policy. The proposal, if permitted would therefore serve only to introduce a ribbon of development where one does not currently exist which would be significantly detrimental to the character and appearance of this part of the countryside and contrary to policy provisions.

14 Impact on Character and Appearance of the Area The site can be easily viewed over a considerable distance on approach along Grange Road from the east as well as from Hollybank Road itself. The site lacks any vegetation to the rear which is capable of integrating the proposed dwellings into the local landscape. The failure of the site to provide a suitable degree of enclosure will also be exacerbated by the loss of much of the frontage hedge to Hollybank Road to facilitate the provision of visibility splays.

In addition as indicated above, the proposal will result in the creation of ribbon development by introducing a suburban style build-up of development along Hollybank Road. This will not respect the traditional settlement pattern of the locality and will therefore serve only to damage rural character.

As a consequence the proposal fails to meet Policies CTY 13 and 14 of PPS 21 and the provisions of the SPPS at paragraph 6.70 which states that all development in the countryside must integrate into its setting and respect rural character.

Flood Risk Rivers Agency in its consultation response requested the submission of a drainage assessment. However, as it is considered the development proposed is unacceptable in principle for the reasons above the agent has not been asked to supply this as this could put the applicant to unnecessary expense.

At this time therefore it has not been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that the proposal would, if approved, provide adequate measures to effectively mitigate the known surface water flood risk.

Nuisance from Odour NI Water in its consultation response advised that there is the possibility of nuisance (odour and noise) arising at this site from a nearby waste water treatment works. As with the DARD response the agent has not been asked to supply any additional information on this matter as this could put the applicant to unnecessary expense.

At this time therefore it has not been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that the concerns raised by NIW can be adequately addressed.

Other matters In addition to matters already addressed in this report the objection lodged has raised concerns about road traffic at the junction of Hollybank Road and Grange Road. However, given that Transport NI has offered no objection to the application, it is considered no determining weight should be attributed to this point.

CONCLUSION The following is a summary of the main reasons for the recommendation:  The proposal will result in the creation of ribbon development in the countryside detrimental to the rural character of the area;  The proposed site lacks suitable enclosure and vegetation to integrate dwellings into the landscape; and  There is insufficient information to demonstrate the proposal would provide satisfactory mitigation in this known area of flood risk.

15 RECOMMENDATION : REFUSE OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION

REASONS FOR REFUSAL

1. The proposal is contrary to the provisions of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policies CTY1, CTY 8 and CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal would, if permitted, result in the creation of ribbon development along Hollybank Road detrimental to the rural character of the locality.

2. The proposal is contrary to the provisions of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policies CTY1 and CTY 13 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal would, if permitted, fail to integrate into the local landscape.

3. The proposal is contrary to Policy FLD 3 of PPS15 'Planning and Flood Risk' in that insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Council that the proposal would, if approved, provide adequate measures to effectively mitigate the known flood risk to the proposed development and from the development elsewhere.

4. Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Council that the proposal would not be adversely affected by odour and smell nuisance from the nearby waste water treatment works.

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APPLICATION NO: LA03/2015/0519/O DEA: DUNSILLY

COMMITTEE INTEREST: REFUSAL RECOMMENDED

PROPOSAL: Building to be used for proposed children’s nursery

SITE/LOCATION: 20m south west of 48 Gallagh Road, Toomebridge, Co. Antrim

APPLICANT: Mr Shaun McElhone

AGENT: Mr Shaun McElhone

LAST SITE VISIT: 12 November 2015

CASE OFFICER: Simon Russell Tel: 028 903 40427 Email [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION

SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is located in the countryside approximately 2 ½ miles south east of Toome. The site is accessed from a shared concrete surfaced laneway taken from the Gallagh Road which rises from the carriageway to the site. This laneway serves three residential properties, No.42 (located to the north-east at the end of the laneway), No.44 (which sits at the head of the laneway to the east) and No.48 (a two-storey dwelling set to the rear).

A narrow track taken from the shared laneway to the south of No.48 Gallagh Road provides direct access into the application site. This laneway is defined by a low level D-rail wooden fence and a tiered wooden closed board fence belonging to No.48 Gallagh Road on one side and a 2-3 metre high hedgerow on the other.

The site itself measures approximately 0.3 hectares and forms part of a larger agricultural field (2.5 hectares in size). The northern-eastern boundary encompasses a 1.6 metre high range-style wooden fence which forms part of the adjoining paddock associated with No. 48 Gallagh Road. A continuous belt of mature trees (approximately 3-4 metres in height) and hedgerow define the northern boundary. The remaining western, southern and southern-eastern boundaries are undefined as the site is cut out of a much larger agricultural field.

18 The topography of the site is relatively flat but falls sharply towards the Cargin Road to the south-east. Outline planning permission has recently been granted (under LA03/2015/0080/O) within the same existing agricultural field between Nos.44 and 48 Gallagh Road for 2 no. detached dwellings.

The surrounding area is characterised by agricultural lands and a number of detached dwellings (including agricultural buildings to the north associated with a dwelling at No.50 Gallagh Road). A small cluster of 4 no. detached dwellings are located immediately to the west of the site. The closest residential property without a financial interest is No. 58 Gallagh Road which is located approximately 35 metres to the west.

PROPOSAL Outline planning permission is sought to erect a children’s nursery.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY LA03/2015/0080/O – 2 infill dwellings on land between Nos.44 and 48 Gallagh Road which is adjacent to the application site. Permission granted 6 August 2015

PLANNING POLICY Decisions must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Antrim Area Plan 1984 – 2001: The Plan offers no specific guidance on this proposal.

PPS 21; Sustainable Development in the Countryside: sets out planning policies for development in the countryside. This is supplemented by Building on Tradition: A Sustainable Design Guide for the Northern Ireland Countryside.

19 Supplementary Guidance DCAN 13: Crèches, Day Nurseries and Pre-School Playgroups

CONSULTATION Council Environmental Health Section - No objections

NI Water - No objections

Transport NI - No objections

Early Years Team (Northern Health & Social Trust) – No objection in principle.

REPRESENTATION Five (5) neighbouring properties notified and no letters of representation have been received.

ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING ISSUES/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are:  Principle of Development;  Access, Parking and Road Safety  Other Matters

Principle of Development The core issue is whether the proposed development is acceptable in principle within the countryside. Policy CTY 1 of PPS21 allows for a range of types of development which are in principle acceptable and it subdivides the types of development initially into two groups - residential and non-residential. The policy goes on to say that beyond those developments provided for by PPS 21 itself other types of development will only be permitted where there are overriding reasons why the development is essential and cannot be located in a settlement. In this case the development proposed falls within Class D1 Community and Cultural Uses and therefore is non- residential development. Policy CTY 1 lists a number of types of non-residential development which would be acceptable.

One of the types of non-residential development which policy provision is made for is a necessary community facility to serve the local rural population. Although the policy does not expressly define what constitutes the rural population, it is considered reasonable to conclude that the policy is aimed towards one of the following:  a community facility that would directly respond to a need which could not be readily accessed within a settlement  a facility that it would be unreasonable to require the local population to seek in a settlement; or  a facility that directly related to an existing use/activity or that would only really be useable at a parochial level e.g. a church hall associated with an exisiting church building.

As part of their submission the applicant has indicated that the proposal will accommodate some 20 children and 9 staff members which it is considered suggests a significant development. While it is acknowledged that there is no explicit requirement within the policy text for a community facility to demonstrate why the development could not be located within a nearby settlement it is nevertheless clear

20 that the development is of a scale which would serve more than the local rural population. In addition no detailed case has been provided to identify why the proposal constitutes a “necessary” community facility.

Accordingly it is considered that the higher level test of the PPS 21 for other forms of development would apply in this case and this requires that there should be evidence why the proposal is essential and cannot be located within a settlement. There is no practical reason or policy embargo on why a day nursery cannot be located within a settlement limit.

Development Control Advice Note 13 Creches, Day Nurseries and Pre-school Playgroups are acceptable land uses in industrial, residential and mixed use areas. It does warn that semi-detached and terraced residential buildings may pose problems due to amenity concerns but large detached dwellings would be most suitable subject to scale. The DCAN then goes on to say that towns and other rural settlements are the appropriate locations for such uses. It does allow for the development of such facilities in the rural area where certain criteria are met; • part-use of an existing residential property; the total conversion of a dwelling would not be acceptable; • acceptable in terms of the visual impact on the landscape, including the impact of car parking and alterations to the access; • accessed to a road other than a Main Traffic Route.

The proposed development is a new build development and does not involve the conversion of any building or dwelling. No evidence has been submitted to demonstrate why the proposal cannot be located within a neighbouring settlement such as Toome. This position is further supported by the SPPS which provides strict limitations on non-residential development in the countryside.

In the absence of any evidence to establish why this development is essential and could not be located in a settlement it is considered that the principle of this development is unacceptable and fails to comply with Policy CTY1 of PPS 21 and the provisions of the SPPS.

Access, Parking and Road Safety Transport NI was consulted on the application and has offered no objections to the principle of the scheme. It is considered that the proposal is compliant with policy AMP 2 of PPS 3.

Other Matters As this is an outline application no details of the proposed building or its design have been submitted. Nevertheless it is considered that provided the building was of low elevation there would be no significant issues arising with integration at this location.

CONCLUSION The following is a summary of the main reasons for the recommendation:  No evidence has been advanced that the proposed development could not be located in a settlement or why it is a necessary community facility to serve the local rural population; and  No other overriding reasons have been provided by the applicant as to why this development should be approved.

21 RECOMMENDATION : REFUSE OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION

REASON FOR REFUSAL:

1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY1 of Planning Policy Statement 21 “Sustainable Development in the Countryside” in that the proposed development is not a necessary facility to serve the local rural population and there is no convincing evidence that it could not be readily located within a nearby settlement.

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APPLICATION NO: LA03/2015/0464/O DEA:DUNSILLY

COMMITTEE INTEREST: REFUSAL RECOMMENDED

PROPOSAL: Proposed dwelling within an existing cluster

SITE/LOCATION: Lands south of 76 Rathmore Road, Dunadry

APPLICANT: Mr and Mrs McKendry

AGENT: Warwick Stewart Architects

LAST SITE VISIT: 08-10-2015

CASE OFFICER: Simon Russell Tel: 028 903 40427 Email [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION

SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is a large, generally rectangular-shaped, portion of land located to the north-east of the junction of Rathmore Road and Loughanmore Road (B95), Donegore, Antrim. The application site incorporates a field and the front garden of No.76 Rathmore Road. A thick belt of trees and a stream runs through the middle of the site in a south-easterly direction. The western section of the site consists of an agricultural field with a post and wire fence erected along the western side of the stream. This field is accessed via an existing agricultural gate from the driveway serving No.76 Rathmore Road.

The northern boundary consists of a low-level stone wall, stone-pillared entrance gates and the tarmac driveway to No.76 Rathmore Road. The western boundary consists of a mature hedgerow with a stream running north-south along this boundary. The southern boundary of the site is defined by a D-rail fence and mature hedgerow (approximately 5-6 metres in height). The eastern boundary is undefined and forms part of the front garden to No.76 Rathmore Road.

The site is flat and sits approximately 1-2 metres below the Loughanmore Road which lies to the south. A steep grassed embankment planted up with tall mature trees abuts the southern boundary. Views of the site from the Rathmore Road and

24 Loughanmore Road are limited due to the tall mature trees which bound the roadside boundaries.

The site lies within the area known as Donegore which is located along the main B52 Loughanmore Road between Antrim town and Parkgate village. The site lies out with of any settlement limit as defined within the Antrim Area Plan 1984-2001. There is a large two storey detached dwelling (No.76 Rathmore Road) to the north of the site which belongs to the applicant. Around 50 metres to the west of the site and separated by the Rathmore Road there is a cluster of development compromising 6 No. dwellings, Burnside Gospel Hall (70 Rathmore Road) and a dog kennels/grooming parlour (71 Rathmore Road).

PROPOSAL Outline planning permission is being sought for a dwelling.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY No relevant planning history

PLANNING POLICY Decisions must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Antrim Area Plan 1984 – 2001: The Plan offers no specific guidance on this proposal.

SPPS – Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland:sets out that Planning Authorities should be guided by the principle that sustainable development should be permitted, having regard to the local development plan and other material considerations unless the proposed development will cause demonstrable harm to interests of acknowledged importance.

25 CONSULTATION Council’s Environmental Health Section - No objections subject to an informative advising the Applicant of the proximity to the existing dog kennel business along Rathmore Road.

NIEA Protecting Historic Monuments – No objections

NIEA Water Management Unit – No objections

DARD Rivers Agency – No objections

Transport NI – No objections

NI Water – No objections

REPRESENTATION Two (2) neighbouring properties were notified and no letters of representation have been received.

ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING ISSUES/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are:  Principle of development;  Impact on the character and appearance of the area;  Access, Parking and Road Safety; and  Other Matters

Principle of development Paragraph 6.73 of the SPPS and PPS21 deals with “New dwellings in existing clusters”. It states that provision should be made for a dwelling within an existing cluster of development which lies outside a farm provided it appears as a visual entity in the landscape; and is associated with a focal point; and the development can be absorbed into the existing cluster through rounding off and consolidation and will not significantly alter its existing character, or visually intrude into the open countryside.

Policy CTY1 of PPS 21 refers to existing development clusters where it is in accordance with the provisions of Policy CTY2a. Policy CTY2a indicates that provision should be made for a dwelling at an existing cluster provided all of the above-mentioned criteria set out in the SPPS are met. The first part of Policy CTY2a indicates what may be considered to constitute a cluster for the purposes of the Policy. In this case, the applicant refers to an existing cluster of development at this location which he contends comprises of 7 No. dwellings along the north side of the Rathmore Road and a further 2 to the south side.

As stated earlier in the report, it is accepted by Officers that there is an existing cluster of development at this location, but it is considered this is limited to the following grouping - 6 no. dwellings (Nos 64, 66, 68, 68a, 68b, 69 Rathmore Road), Burnside Gospel Hall (70 Rathmore Road) and a dog kennels/grooming parlour (71 Rathmore Road). It is considered that the public laneway which lies immediately to the east of these dwellings (adjacent to Burnside Gospel Hall) and the eastern curtilage of No.71

26 Rathmore Road defines the edge of the existing cluster of development. Therefore the proposal fails to meet the first criterion of CTY2a of PPS21 as it lies beyond the existing cluster.

Due to the configuration of the existing development pattern and the distance of the application site (in excess of 50m to the east) away from the existing cluster, the proposal is not read as part of a single visual entity that constitutes the main cluster. The proposal therefore also fails to meet the second criterion of Policy CTY2a. For the same reason it is considered the proposal also fails the third criterion of the Policy.

Whilst it is accepted that the site has a suitable degree of enclosure afforded by the mature vegetation along most of its boundaries, it is not bounded on at least two sides with other development in the cluster to meet the requirements of the fourth criterion of Policy CTY2a. Because of the size of the application site (as defined by the red line), it would appear that this has purposely been extended to the east to bound the dwelling at No.76 Rathmore Road in an attempt to comply with the requirements under the fourth criterion of Policy CTY2a. However contrary to the Applicant’s Statement of Case, No.74 Rathmore Road does not provide a common boundary with the application site. Furthermore, and as stated previously, it is not in any case considered that Nos.74 and 76 Rathmore Road form part of the existing cluster.

For these reasons it is considered that the principle of the development of a dwelling in this countryside location cannot be established.

Impact on the character and appearance of the area; Whilst the natural screenings around the site would assist in integrating a dwelling into the application site, it is considered that the proposed development due to its separation distance from the existing cluster would, if approved, contribute to further erosion of the existing rural character of the area. The proposal therefore fails to comply with the fifth criterion under Policy CTY2a and is contrary to Policy CTY 14 of PPS 21.

Access, Parking and Road Safety Transport NI was consulted on the application and offered no objections to the principle of the scheme. It is considered that the proposal is compliant with Policy AMP 2 of PPS 3.

Other matters As an outline planning application no details have been submitted in relation to the detailed siting and design of the proposed dwelling or access arrangements, to enable an assessment of the impact on neighbouring amenities as required under the sixth policy criterion of CTY2a of PPS21. However, given the existing mature landscaping around the site and the appropriate separation distances from neighbouring dwellings these are matters which it is considered could properly be addressed at Reserved Matters Stage.

CONCLUSION The following is a summary of the main reasons for the recommendation:  Due to the configuration of the existing development pattern and the distance of the application site (in excess of 50m to the east) away from the existing cluster,

27 the proposal is not read as part of the visual entity that constitutes the development cluster at this location; and  The proposal would have an adverse impact on the character of the rural area and would visually intrude into the open countryside.

RECOMMENDATION REFUSE OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION

REASONS FOR REFUSAL

1. The proposal is contrary to the provisions contained within the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policies CTY1 and CTY2a of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that development of the site would not constitute rounding off and consolidation of an existing cluster.

2. The proposal is contrary to the provisions contained in the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the building would, if permitted, contribute to a build-up of development when viewed with existing buildings and would further erode the character of this rural area.

28 29 ITEM 3.5

APPLICATION NO: LA03/2015/0602/A DEA: AIRPORT

COMMITTEE INTEREST: REFUSAL RECOMMENDED

PROPOSAL: Retrospective application for 1 no. LED digital sign on free standing structure, 1 no. aluminium sign on free standing steel structure, 2 no. aluminium signs fixed to building

SITE/LOCATION: Integrity Cars, 183 Templepatrick Road, Doagh

APPLICANT: Gavin Martin

AGENT: ARC ID

LAST SITE VISIT: 07/12/2015

CASE OFFICER: Steven McQuillan Tel: 028 903 40421 Email [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is located within the rural area and is along the A57 Templepatrick to Ballyclare Road. The signs are positioned along the roadside in front of a commercial yard known locally as Hagans Business Park.

PROPOSAL The application for advertisement consent proposes the retention of 4 no. advertisements (1 LED digital scrolling sign and 3 aluminium signs), 2 of which are free standing and 2 fixed to a building. This application has been lodged following investigation of an enforcement case.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY T/2014/0297/LDE - Car Sales Use. Appeal Upheld 03.09.2015

PLANNING POLICY Decisions must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

30 Until the Council adopts its new Local Development Plan most planning applications will continue to be assessed against the provisions of the Department of the Environment’s Development Plans and relevant Planning Policy Statements (PPSs) which contain the main operational planning polices for the consideration of development proposals.

Antrim Area Plan 1984 – 2001: The Plan offers no specific guidance on this proposal.

PPS 17: Control of Outdoor Advertisements: sets out planning policy and guidance for the control of outdoor advertisements.

CONSULTATION Transport NI Transport NI has indicated that the LED sign should be static.

REPRESENTATION No neighbours were notified and no letters of representation have been received.

ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING ISSUES/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are: - Principle of Advertising on the Site - Public Safety - Impact on visual amenity

Principle of Advertising on the Site This application for advertisement consent relates to four separate advertisements. Signs 1 & 2 are located on a freestanding totem pole structure which is over 2 metres wide and 6 metres in height. Sign 1 is an LED sign which is internally illuminated with a scrolling text display. Sign 3 is positioned along the length of an existing building fronting the Templepatrick Raod and is over 24 metres long. Sign 4 is located on the gable of an existing building and is 2.6 metres wide and is positioned at a height of 4 metres.

The 4 no. advertisements are all advertising the same business; Integrity Cars NI. This use on site has been determined lawful under T/2014/0297/LDE and thus the principle of advertising is considered acceptable not only to identify the site but to separate it from the Caravan Sales opposite and Terry Coulter Car Sales located to the southwest.

31 Regulation 3 of The Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and Policy AD 1 of PPS 17 require advertisements to respect amenity and public safety, and these issues are considered below.

Public Safety Advertisements by their very nature are designed to attract the attention of passers- by and therefore have the potential to impact on public safety. This particular cluster of signage is located on the busy Templepatrick Road (A57).

Sign 3 is a very large sign, however drivers are not aware of its presence until they are along the frontage of the site and it is considered that this sign has only a limited impact on road safety. Sign 4 is only viewed on approach from the northeast and a view of it is restricted by trees that line the north east boundary of the car sales site. This sign only becomes visible within approx. 130m of the site and is set against a background of an existing building and again it is considered that it does not have a significant detrimental impact on road safety.

The LED sign only transmits facing the south west and drivers from the north east are not aware of it. When travelling from the south west the LED sign has large bright moving characters and instantly attracts the eye. This ticker tape sign provides a scrolling message that requires a prolonged period of attention. The intention of the sign is to attract the attention of road users and with its character size of almost 40cm, bright lights and moving text, it has a detrimental impact on road safety. Transport NI has been consulted and has requested the ticker tape element be made static, which indicates the unacceptability of the sign as applied for.

Impact on Visual Amenity The advertisements are located within a countryside location; however consideration must be given to the immediate character of the area. This area comprises Hagan's Business Park, Hagan's Caravan Sales and Terry Coulter Car sales. Although the area has a number of mixed uses within a small business park, its impact when viewed from along the Templepatrick Road (A57) is relatively short lived. This is due to the speed of traffic using the road, existing roadside and field boundary vegetation and the low elevations of the buildings on site.

Notwithstanding this, it is considered that the introduction of the signage under consideration has exacerbated the overall impact of the business park at this location and has drawn the attention of road users towards it. The signage is viewable over a considerable distance and has a significant visual impact in this countryside location. The largest sign (Sign 3) is attached to a building not associated with the car sales. As such the sign not only visually extends the impact of the car sales, but also provides a visual link to Terry Coulter Car Sales which is unnecessary and incongruous. Overall this sign is out of scale with the host building and considered to be unacceptable at this countryside location.

An LED sign in the countryside is not common place and is more suited to a town centre commercial location in principle. The retention of the LED signage is considered incongruous at this countryside location and considered detrimental to

32 the visual amenity and character of the area. If approved it could also set a damaging precedent for a proliferation of such signs in the countryside.

In addition the number of signs associated with this business (Integrity Cars NI) has a cumulative impact which gives a sense of clutter which is disruptive to the character of the area along this stretch of road.

CONCLUSION The following is a summary of the main reason for the recommendation:  Sign 1 (LED sign) has a detrimental impact on road safety and visual amenity.  Sign 3 (large sign to building)has a detrimental impact on visual amenity.  The unnecessary proliferation of signs at this location has resulted in visual clutter.

RECOMMENDATION : REFUSE ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

REASONS FOR REFUSAL 1. The proposal is contrary to the policy provisions of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy AD 1 of Planning Policy Statement 17: Control of Outdoor Advertisements, in that the retention of the proposed signage, would result in an unacceptable detrimental impact on visual amenity and proliferation of signs within this countryside location.

2. The proposal is contrary to the policy provisions of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy AD 1 of Planning Policy Statement 17: Control of Outdoor Advertisements, in that the retention of the proposed signage, would result in an unacceptable detrimental impact on road safety.

33 34 ITEM 3.6

APPLICATION NO: LA03/2015/0480/A DEA: MACEDON

COMMITTEE INTEREST: REFUSAL RECOMMENDED

PROPOSAL: Retrospective consent for 4 shops signs (2 no wall mounted signs, 1 no shop front mounted fascia sign & 1 no shop front mounted up stand sign).

SITE/LOCATION: 133 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6AA

APPLICANT: Mr Victor Stopford

AGENT: None

LAST SITE VISIT: 22 January 2016

CASE OFFICER: Gareth Hyland Tel: 028 903 40413 Email [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is located at 133 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey which is a two storey end terrace building with a smooth render painted grey. The building sits at the junction of Hillview Avenue and Doagh Road and is occupied by ‘Classic Carpets & Bedding Co’. There is a communal parking area to the front of the site which is shared with the adjacent commercial properties. The host property sits within a small commercial area close to a busy road junction and adjacent to an established residential area. Presently there is signage on the ground floor – a panel advertisement board across the door and window, first floor signage in the form of a large full width panel sign and a large boxed panel sign on the gable wall to Hillview Avenue.

PROPOSAL Retrospective advertisement consent for four shop signs Sign 1 – 1st floor panel sign measuring 6.2m x 1.4m Sign 2 – PVC sign atop ground floor shop front sign measuring 3m x 0.3m Sign 3 – Shop front sign measuring 5.45m x 0.9m Sign 4 – First floor gable sign measuring 6.1m x 2.3m

35 RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY LA03/2015/0048/CA – unauthorised signage The current planning application was submitted on foot of the enforcement case

PLANNING POLICY Decisions must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan: The site is situated within Metropolitan Newtownabbey and is zoned as white land.

PPS 17: Control of Outdoor Advertisements: sets out planning policy and guidance for the control of outdoor advertisements.

CONSULTATION Transport NI No objection to the proposal

REPRESENTATIONS No neighbours were notified and no letters of representations have been received.

ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING ISSUES/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are:  Principle of Signage  Visual Amenity  Road Safety

Principle of Signage The principle of signage at this location is considered to be acceptable, given the commercial use of the host building and the adjacent commercial uses. The critical issues to assess are the impact of the signs on visual amenity and public safety.

36 Amenity Policy AD 1 of PPS 17 states that consent will be given for the display of an advertisement where it respects amenity when assessed in the context of the general characteristics of the locality and does not prejudice public safety (which is discussed later in the report). The Policy states that a large number of advertisements on a building or along a road can create clutter and be disruptive to the appearance and character of an area. In this case, the four signs are considered excessive for the host building and disrupt the overall appearance of the surrounding area.

The Policy refers to the need to assess the size, scale, dominance and siting of the advertisements in relation to the scale and characteristics of the surrounding area. Other retail units in the immediate vicinity display the normal range of fascia signage, sometimes accompanied by a projecting sign which is considered to be acceptable and appropriate to the character of the area. The size, scale and dominance of the signage on the application site is considered to be unacceptable. Sign 1, which measures 6.2m x 1.4m, obscures two first floor windows of the host building and as a result disrupts the rhythm of the front elevation which faces onto Doagh Road. Due to its excessive size, the sign is highly prominent in the street scene and detracts from the amenity of the area. Similarly, sign 4 which measures 6.1m x 2.3m is considered to be excessive in size, out of scale with the host building and an incongruous feature in the street scene.

The Policy cautions that there can be a cumulative effect from a number of signs on a building that can lead to clutter. The subject signage, with the exception of Sign 3, when read cumulatively with other existing signage in the immediate area is considered to result in an unacceptable visual clutter which detracts from the area. Sign 2 is an unnecessary addition above the fascia sign which further adds to the clutter, visually detracting both from the appearance of the building and the wider area. The fascia sign itself (sign 3) is considered to be acceptable as it is typical advertising for most businesses.

Public Safety Despite the proliferation of signage road and public safety is unlikely to be significantly impacted. Transport NI has been consulted and has not offered any objections to the application.

CONCLUSION The following is a summary of the main reason for the recommendation: • the signage adversely affects the visual amenity of the existing building and the area.

RECOMMENDATION : REFUSE ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

REASON FOR REFUSAL

1. The proposal is contrary to the policy provisions of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy AD 1 of Planning Policy Statement 17: Control of Outdoor Advertisements, in that the retention of the proposed signage, would result in an unacceptable detrimental impact on visual amenity and a proliferation of signs that are overly dominant in the streetscene leading to unacceptable visual clutter.

37 38 ITEM 3.7

APPLICATION NO: LA03/2015/0208/A DEA: MACEDON

COMMITTEE INTEREST: REFUSAL RECOMMENDED

PROPOSAL: Retrospective display of 2 electronic variable messages.

SITE/LOCATION: 205 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey

APPLICANT: W J Walker

AGENT: Tony McCoey

LAST SITE VISIT: 8 January 2016

CASE OFFICER: Judith Winters Tel: 028 903 40430 E-mail: [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is the former Redon fuels yard at 205 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey. The site is made up of a commercial yard to the road front and a log cabin structure to the rear of the site.

The area is predominantly residential; however there are a small number of commercial buildings located on the Doagh Road, as well as the Monkstown Industrial Estate approximately 150m north of the proposal site.

PROPOSAL This application, which was submitted on foot of an enforcement case, seeks retrospective consent for the display of 2 electronic variable messages (or LED advertisements) which were in place at the time the application was received. Following a recent site inspection it has been noted that the LED signage has been removed.

The signage mounted atop the log cabin structure was a 4.3m x 0.45m ticker-tape style LED advertisement. The signage to the front of the site at the Doagh Road, comprising a multi-coloured variable sign, was a 1.7m x1m sign mounted on a frame and oil drums with a maximum height of 3.53m.

39 RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY U/2013/0256/F - New portacabin structure for staff kitchen/washing facilities and extension to existing storage shed. Permission granted 11.12.2013

U/2013/0132/F - Proposed shed for the maintenance of vehicles associated with the existing fuel (oil/coal) business. Permission granted 19.08.2013

U/2009/0433/F - Proposed new access road to fuel depot from Monkstown Avenue. Permission granted 11.01.2010

PLANNING POLICY Decisions must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan: The application site is located within Metropolitan Newtownabbey. The Plan offers no specific advice on this proposal.

PPS 17: Control of Outdoor Advertisements: sets out planning policy and guidance for the control of outdoor advertisements.

CONSULTATION Transport NI Transport NI recommends that the application be refused as it fails to comply with PPS17, Policy AD1 as it prejudices the safety of road users.

REPRESENTATION No neighbours were notified of the application as there is no statutory requirement to neighbour notify an application for advertising consent. No representations were received.

40 ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING ISSUES/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are:  Principle of Signage  Visual Amenity  Public Safety  Other Matters

Principle of Signage The application is for the display of 2 electronic variable messages. Planning Policy Statement 17: Control of Outdoor Advertisements is the key policy document in accessing this proposal. Policy AD 1 advises that consent will be given for the display of an advertisement where; it respects amenity, when assessed in the context of the general characteristics of the locality and it does not prejudice public safety.

The policy acknowledges that signs and advertisements on commercial premises are important in announcing the presence of a business in the street and in directing customers to that location. However, it states that care must be taken to ensure that an advertisement does not detract from the place where it is to be displayed, or its surroundings, and that it will not prejudice public safety. In most cases the principle of signage will be acceptable on commercial premises however the impact of the particular signage proposed or to be retained will require careful assessment on its impact on visual amenity and public safety.

Visual Amenity The site is located within a residential area and there are direct views into the site from the public road and from the nearby residential dwellings. It is considered that the multi-coloured variable sign previously in place was out of context with the general characteristic of this residential section of the Doagh Road. The priority in residential areas is to maintain local character and environmental quality and to protect the amenity of residents. This signage did not respect the visual amenity of the locality and was a conspicuous feature in the area and simply out of place.

Public Safety It is considered that these moving, coloured advertisements were having a significant effect on traffic using the Doagh Road. The moving images attracted the eye it is considered they were a distraction to road users on this busy route which were likely in the long run to result in traffic accidents.

The Council sought the comments of Transport NI and the consultation response received states “As presented the LED variable message sign beside the public road should be refused in compliance with PPS17 Policy AD1”. As such it is considered that the signage was having an adverse effect on road safety and that they were unacceptable on this basis.

CONCLUSION The following is a summary of the main reasons for the recommendation:  The visual amenity of this residential area is adversely impacted by this signage; and  Road Safety is adversely impacted by this signage.

41 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

REASON FOR REFUSAL 1. The advertisements, if approved, would be contrary to Policy AD 1 of Planning Policy Statement 17, in that they would be detrimental to visual amenity when assessed in the context of the general characteristics of the area and would prejudice road safety.

42 43 ITEM 3.8

APPLICATION NO: LA03/2015/0585/RM DEA: DUNSILLY

COMMITTEE INTEREST: REFERRED BY HEAD OF PLANNING

PROPOSAL: Proposed detached dwelling house and associated site works

SITE/LOCATION: Between 3 and 5 Drumsough Road, Randalstown, BT41 2NW

APPLICANT: Mr James Mullan

AGENT: MDF Architecture

LAST SITE VISIT: 16 December 2015

CASE OFFICER: Simon Russell Tel: 028 903 40427 Email [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE RESERVED MATTERS

SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is a rectangular portion of previously undeveloped land located between No.3 and 5 Drumsough Road, approximately 2.5 miles east of Randalstown. At the time of inspection the site was heavily overgrown. The western roadside boundary is defined by a 1.2 metre high close-boarded wooden fence. A close- boarded fence and the gable end of the garage belonging to No.5 define the northern boundary. The north-eastern boundary is undefined and forms part of the larger rectangular portion of grassland which runs along the rear boundary of No.5 Drumsough Road.

A low level brick wall (approximately 0.8 metres in height) and hedgerow (in excess of 2 metres) define the southern boundary. A heavily overgrown hedgerow and wooden fence define the eastern boundary which backs onto the Belfast – Londonderry railway line (which sits at a higher level).

The topography of the site is flat and then rises approximately 2 metres in height in the eastern section of the site. There is a 1.6 metre high retaining wall located across the site along the same building line as the neighbouring garage belonging to No.5 Drumsough Road. At the time of inspection there was a heavily overgrown 1.8 metre high metal fence running through the middle of the site.

44 Partial views of the site are obtained from the crossroads looking north and from the Drunsough Road around No.11 looking south. Views of the site from the Barnish Road to the south are limited due to the mature roadside vegetation located immediately opposite the application site.

The site lies out with any settlement limit as defined within the extant Antrim Area Plan 1984-2001. It lies immediately north of the crossroads of Junction Road, Barnish Road and Drumsough Road. The surrounding area is characterised by a number of detached, semi-detached and terrace houses located along the eastern side of Drumsough Road. The dwellings in the immediate area reflect a mix of rural and urban styles of design. A designated watercourse known as The Mill Burn runs along the opposite side of the road.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY T/2014/0139/O – Site for dwelling and garage (infill) – Approved 30 January 2015

PLANNING POLICY Decisions must be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Antrim Area Plan 1984 – 2001: The Plan offers no specific guidance on this proposal.

45 CONSULTATION Council’s Environmental Health Section - No objections

Transport NI – No objections

REPRESENTATION Six (6) neighbouring properties notified and 3 no. letters have been received from 3 neighbouring addresses, one of which was from No.6 Drumsough Road. There is no record of this postal address on the Council’s or Land and Property Services’ (LPS) database. According to the LPS database the only even numbers recorded along this stretch of road are Nos.14 – 30 Drumsough Road. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Council’s Scheme of Delegation the Head of Planning has decided that in the interests of transparency this application should be presented to the Planning Committee for determination.

The full representations made regarding this proposal are available for Members to view online via the Planning Portal (www.planningni.gov.uk).

A summary of the key points of objection raised is provided below:  The proposed visibility splays would intrude into the garden of No.5 Drumsough Road;  Proximity of the dwelling to neighbouring properties would result in overlooking and loss of sunlight; and  Proposed planting along the eastern boundary of the site would block light into the neighbouring property of No.5; and  The impact of visibility splays on No. 7 Drumsough Road has also been queried.

ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING ISSUES/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are:  Principle of development;  Siting;  Design and appearance and integration and impact on the character of the area;  Impact on neighbouring amenity;  Road Safety; and  Other Matters

Principle of development The principle of the infill dwelling on the site has been established through the granting of outline planning permission under T/2014/0139/O by DOE Planning on 30 January 2015. The Reserved Matters submitted has been submitted within the required timescale as required by Condition No.01 on the outline.

The outline permission imposed various conditions summarised below:  the height of the dwelling was restricted to 8 metres above existing ground level;  the siting of the dwelling was identified;  access to be provided in accordance with Transport NI standards;  an acoustic barrier to be erected along the entire north-eastern boundary (adjacent to the Belfast – Londonderry railway line); and

46  window glazing restrictions to all habitable rooms to mitigate transmission of noise from nearby noise pollution sources.

It is considered that the current proposal meets these requirements, therefore the only relevant issues to consider in the determination of this application are the following:

- Siting; - Design and appearance; - Landscaping implications and integration and impact on the character of the area; - Impact on neighbouring amenity; - Access arrangements; and - Other Matters.

Siting The proposed dwelling is to occupy a rectangular-shaped footprint with a south- westerly facing orientation and has been sited within the area identified under the outline planning permission. It is considered that the siting of the dwelling is therefore compliant with the terms of the outline consent and will respect the building line of the neighbouring properties.

Design and appearance The dwelling has a simple design and is proposed to be finished in an acceptable use of materials ranging from marble dry dash with smooth plaster base, white pvc windows and frames with a black concrete tile roof with matching ridge tiles. The chimney will sit on the western end section of the ridge of the dwelling. There is an acceptable solid to void ratio on the dwelling with a mixture of horizontal and vertical windows. This is considered acceptable given the fenestration evident on the neighbouring dwellings.

In terms of scale and massing the dwelling is to be two-storey with a ridge height of 8 metres above existing ground levels which satisfies the terms of Condition No.09 of the outline consent.

Landscaping implications and integration and impact on the character of the area; To comply with Condition No.05 of the outline consent landscaping information has been submitted with the application. The applicant proposes the retention of the existing hedgerow along the southern boundary and the planting of a new hedgerow along the part of the northern boundary to help provide a degree of privacy.

Additional tree planting is proposed to the rear of the site (mainly concentrated within the north-eastern and south-eastern corners of the proposed rear garden). Concerns have been raised by the residents of No.5 Drumsough Road about the loss of views due to the proposed planting along the eastern boundary. It is important however to note that the planning system is concerned with the public interest. The private interests of individuals, such as a right to a view, are generally not deemed to be a material consideration in planning decisions. Accordingly more weight has been given to the separation distances from the public vantage points along local roads which the proposed development will be viewed from and the acceptability

47 of the landscaping arrangements. It is considered that the proposed planting is acceptable and will not cause any detrimental impact upon the amenity of neighbouring residents. In addition in relation to this specific issue it should be noted that the garden area could at any time be planted without the need for planning consent.

Overall appropriate landscaping has been provided to comply with the terms of Condition No.05 on the outline consent.

Neighbouring Amenity Due to the siting, orientation, separation distances, fenestration and the use of existing and proposed screening around the boundaries of the site it is considered that the neighbouring residents will not be adversely affected by the proposed dwelling in terms of overlooking, loss of sunlight or dominance.

Access arrangements Access to the site will be taken off the Drumsough Road and will provide for visibility splays of 2 x 33 metres in accordance with the provisions approved under Condition No.04 on the outline consent. Transport NI was consulted on the proposal and offered no objections subject to conditions. It is considered therefore that the proposed access arrangements are acceptable and will not prejudice road safety or significantly inconvenience the flow of traffic. The visibility splays and the forward sight lines will be negatively conditioned as part of the decision notice requiring the necessary works to be undertaken prior to the commencement of any other development on site.

Other matters (i) Concerns that the required visibility splays will require a large portion of the front garden of No.5 Drumsough Road:

A letter of reply issued to the resident of No.5 Drumsough Road on 22 December 2015 advising that the applicant has indicated on the submitted plans that they are in control of the lands necessary to achieve the required visibility splays of 2 metres x 33 metres and consultation with Transport NI has raised no objections to the proposal. The resident was advised that in the case where planning consent is granted the permission does not interfere with the property rights and while land ownership disputes are a matter to be resolved between the parties involved in the dispute, any applicant must ultimately be in control of the land necessary to undertake the development proposed.

The applicant’s agent has since confirmed to the Council that the visibility splays are as per the outline permission and will involve the realignment of a short section of a fence to achieve the required visibility splays. It has been confirmed that the applicant has retained control of the section of land on which the fence is located to be able to undertake the required works.

(ii) Proximity of the dwelling to neighbouring properties would result in overlooking and loss of sunlight;

As stated previously in the report the proposed dwelling complies with the siting and ridge height condition attached to the outline and has an acceptable fenestration

48 so not to adversely affect any neighbours in terms of overlooking, loss of sunlight or dominance.

(iii) Acoustic mitigation from nearby noise pollution sources:

Condition Nos.06, 07 and 08 on the outline consent relating to acoustic fencing, glazing and passive/mechanical ventilation will remain in force and these will help to ensure that the amenity of the new residents living within the new dwelling are protected from nearby noise pollution sources associated with the railway line located to the east of the site.

CONCLUSION The following is a summary of the main reasons for the recommendation:  The principle of development at this site has already been established by the outline permission T/2014/0139/F and the reserved matters submission fulfils the conditions attached to this consent;  The design, layout, scale and massing of the proposal is considered acceptable; and  No perceived harm will result to neighbouring amenity as a result of this development, while the landscape implications are considered acceptable.

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE RESERVED MATTERS

PROPOSED CONDITIONS

1. The development to which this approval relates must be begun by whichever is the later of the following dates:- (i) The expiration of a period of 5 years from the grant of outline planning permission; or (ii) The expiration of a period of 5 years from the date hereof.

Reason: As required by Section 62 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.

2. The vehicular access, including visibility splays and any forward sight distance, shall be provided in accordance with Drawing No.01 bearing the date stamp 10th November 2015, prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted. The area within the visibility splays and the forward sight line shall be cleared to provide a level surface no higher than 250mm above the level of the adjoining carriageway and such splays shall be retained and kept clear thereafter.

Reason: To ensure that there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users.

3. The access gradient of the development hereby permitted shall not exceed 8% (1 in 12.5) over the first 5m outside the road boundary.

Reason: To ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users.

49 4. The existing hedgerow as indicated on stamped approved Drawing No.01 bearing the date stamp 10 November 2015 shall be retained at a minimum height of 2 metres. The proposed planting on the same drawing shall be carried out during the first available planting season after the commencement of development. If any tree or hedge is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies within 3 years from the date of occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, another tree or hedge shall be planted at such time as may be specified by the Council.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

5. If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies within 5 years from the date of completion of the development it shall be replaced within the next planting season by another tree or trees in the same location of a species and size as specified by the Council.

Reason: To ensure the continuity of amenity afforded by existing trees.

6. If within a period of 5 years from the date of the planting of any tree, shrub or hedge, that tree, shrub or hedge is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, or becomes, in the opinion of the Council, seriously damaged or defective, another tree, shrub or hedge of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless the Council gives its written consent to any variation.

Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a high standard of landscape.

50 51 OTHER PLANNING MATTERS

ITEM 3.13

2015/0021/TPO - CONFIRMATION OF TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (TPO) ON LANDS AT 401 SHORE ROAD AND LISMARA COURT, NEWTOWNABBEY

Section 122 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011empowers the Council to make provision for the preservation of trees or woodlands where it appears that it is expedient in the interests of amenity. The purpose of the Order is to preserve the trees on this site and to prohibit the cutting down, lopping, uprooting, wilful damage or wilful destruction of the trees.

Members will recall that at the September Planning Committee meeting Officers reported the service of a Provisional TPO on lands at 401 Shore Road and Lismara Court on 28th August 2015 in accordance with Section 123 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.

In accordance with Section 123 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 the Tree Preservation Order must be confirmed on or before 27th February 2016, being 6 months from the date of service of the Provisional TPO.

In making a Tree Preservation Order, The Planning (Trees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 requires the Council to identify the trees or group of trees which are subject to the Order. In accordance with established practice, Officers commissioned a tree survey report and this identifies the trees to be the subject of the Order and details their health and condition.

The Council invited representations from those with an interest in the land and properties adjoining the land, which were to be received by 6th February. No representations have been received.

Officers consider the trees in question have significant local amenity value and Members are therefore requested to confirm the TPO.

RECOMMENDATION: that the Tree Preservation Order be confirmed.

52 53 ITEM 3.14

APPLICATION U/2013/0147/O - REDEVELOPMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER AT JORDANSTOWN

Members will recall that Officers previously reported that the Planning Section had received correspondence from Strategic Planning, the agents for the University of Ulster at Jordanstown seeking a meeting on planning application U/2013/0147/O which was refused by the Planning Committee on the 17th August 2015 and which is now the subject of a planning appeal to the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC).

Following the agreement of the Planning Committee at its meeting on 18 December 2015, Officers subsequently met with two representatives from Strategic Planning and a representative from the University of Ulster, Mr Paul Spratt. Strategic Planning did not provide any submissions or information prior to the meeting.

Shortly before the meeting both the Council and Strategic Planning were advised by the PAC that the deadline for the submission of Statements of Case to the Commission on the planning appeal is the 1st March 2016. An informal hearing will then take place on the 5th April 2016 in the PAC’s Offices in Park House, Great Victoria Street, Belfast.

At the meeting Officers advised that the discussion was taking place on a without prejudice basis and that they had no authority to remove or amend any of the reasons for refusal as the decision to refuse this major application had been taken by the Planning Committee.

The agents sought some elucidation on several of the grounds of refusal. It was pointed out by Officers that the Committee Report which explained the reasons for refusal was some 30 pages long and should therefore offer a comprehensive response. There was also some general discussion around specific aspects of the scheme, in particular those matters where the Council’s reasons of refusal advised that insufficient information had been made available.

While there was also some discussion around the length of time it might take for the Council to consider and provide comment on any design or layout changes the applicant may be willing to make, the agents for the University subsequently confirmed in writing after the meeting that no changes to the scheme would be submitted to the Council or the PAC at this time. The Council has written to Strategic Planning indicating that it is open to discussing the matter further and indeed should a new application be forthcoming or anticipated to engage in pre-application discussions with the agent and/or applicant.

RECOMMENDATION: that the report be noted.

54 ITEM 3.15

P/PLAN/1 PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTIFICATION FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT

Members are aware that prospective applicants for all development proposals which fall into the Major development category under the 2011 Planning Act are required to give at least 12 weeks notice to the Council that an application for planning permission is to be submitted. This is referred to as a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN). One PAN has been registered during January and the details are set out below.

PAN Reference: LA03/2016/ 0075/PAN Proposal: Continued use of lands for the provision of car parking for users of Belfast International Airport Location: Karl Business Park, 92 Old Ballyrobin Road, Muckamore Applicant: Karl Airport Parking Date Received: 29 January 2016 12 week expiry: 22 April 2016

Members will recall that under Section 27 of the 2011 Planning Act obligations are placed on the prospective developer to consult the community in advance of submitting a major development planning application. Where, following the 12 week period set down in statute, an application is submitted this must be accompanied by a Pre-Application Community consultation report outlining what consultation has been undertaken regarding the application and detailing how this has influenced the proposal submitted.

RECOMMENDATION: that the report be noted.

55 ITEM 3.16

U/2014/0339/O PRE-DETERMINATION HEARING FOR MAJOR PLANNING APPLICATION FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ON LANDS AT CHURCH ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY.

Planning application U/2014/0339/O is seeking outline planning permission for a mixed use development comprising a supermarket, petrol filling station and light industrial units at Bombardier Aerospace, Church Road, Newtownabbey.

The application was originally submitted in November 2014, but an amended submission was received in November 2015 seeking to reduce the proposed supermarket element of the scheme from 9,300 sq.m gross retail floor space to 5,500 sq.m gross retail floor space. Approximately 3,000 sq.m of business/light industrial floor space is proposed. It should be noted that to date no end user has been identified for the supermarket element of the scheme.

The application has elicited a number of objections including one from the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA). The representations received to date regarding this proposal are available for Members to view online at the Planning Portal (www.planningni.gov.uk). In addition to its written objection NIIRTA has requested an opportunity to make a presentation to the Council in which they wish to set out their objections to the proposal. NIIRTA considers the application to be contrary to the planning policy for town centres and retailing set out in the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland (SPPS).

At this time Officer assessment of the amended application and the revised retail impact assessment submitted in late November is ongoing and a number of consultation responses are still awaited.

Nevertheless, taking account of the current development plan zoning and given that the proposal has the potential to have a significant impact upon the retail catchment of the Borough and with the NIIRTA request in mind, Officers consider, that it would be appropriate to hold a Pre-Determination Hearing in this case under Section 30 (4) of the Planning Act 2011 prior to a Case Officer report being presented to Members at a future meeting of the Planning Committee. Such a hearing would provide an opportunity for Members to examine, explore and probe the detail and issues pertaining to this particular application and thus help inform the decision making process.

It is anticipated that any Pre-Determination Hearing would likely take place during late March / early April. However, agreeing this course of action at this time would allow Officers to provide advance notification to the developer and those who have made representations that the Committee intends to examine all the issues associated with this application through a Pre-Determination Hearing. Subject to Committee agreement, the timing and details for a Pre-Determination Hearing in this case will be made available by Officers on the Council’s website.

RECOMMENDATION: that the Committee agrees that a Pre-Determination Hearing should take place for Planning Application U/2014/0339/O with the date and detailed arrangements delegated to Officers.

56 ITEM 3.17

P/PLAN/1 DELEGATED PLANNING DECISIONS AND APPEALS

A list of planning decisions issued by Officers during January 2016 under delegated powers is enclosed for Members attention together with information received this month on planning appeals.

RECOMMENDATION: that the report be noted.

57 PART 2 FORWARD PLANNING MATTERS - LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PLANNING POLICY AND CONSERVATION

ITEM 3.18

P/FP/LDP/49 - REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2035 (RDS) - REVISED HOUSING GROWTH INDICATORS

The Department for Regional Development (DRD) has written to the Council to advise that the existing Housing Growth Indicators (HGIs) published in the Regional Development Strategy (RDS) 2035 have been revised to take account of NISRA’s revised 2012 based household projections and to allocate growth to the 11 new Councils. DRD has given all Councils 4 weeks to reply and “in the absence of any substantive evidence supported response within the timescale specified”, DRD advise that they will proceed to formally adopt the figures for the Borough.

HGI figures provide an estimate of the number of new dwellings that need to be built in Northern Ireland. They are used to inform the designation and zoning of land as part of the local development plan process. A copy of the DRD letter, the methodology and the figures is enclosed.

The revised figure for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough is 7,200 dwellings. In essence this means that for the period of 2012-2025 it is estimated that this is the number of new dwellings needed to be built within the Borough. DRD advise that the HGIs are for guidance and should not be seen as a cap on housing development in the area or a target to be achieved.

The Council will determine where housing growth should go within the Borough through the local development plan process. The plan is required legislatively to take account of the RDS and the amount of new housing growth will eventually be assessed at public inquiry to determine if the new plan for the Borough is sound.

HGIs were first set out in the RDS 2025 and have been revised a number of times since. The RDS 2035 was published in 2012 and included HGIs for the period 2008 to 2025. The indicator for the former Antrim district is 7,300. Newtownabbey does not have a district specific indicator because it is part of the Belfast Metropolitan Area (BMA) which had an overall indicator of 60,800. Based on its 12.5% population share of the BMA, it is estimated that Newtownabbey would have a HGI of 7,700. This would give an estimated overall current HGI for Antrim and Newtownabbey of 15,000 for the period 2008-2025. The proposed revised figure is less than 50% of the existing estimated HGI. The RDS 2035 was subject to public consultation. Council Officers are not aware of any public consultation or examination regarding the current figures.

RECOMMENDATION: that the Committee approves an interim response to DRD raising concern about the new HGIs and inviting DRD officials to attend the Committee, in due course.

58 ITEM 3.19

SURVEYS FOR TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES

Section 122 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 empowers Councils to make a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) where it appears to the Council that it is expedient to do so. The purpose of the Council seeking to protect trees is due to their amenity value, especially the visual amenity afforded by existing trees where these are under threat of being felled.

DOE established practice was to commission a full health and condition survey of the trees to be the subject of the Order. This involved the trees being surveyed by an arboriculturalist who tagged them with a reference tag and provided a report which detailed the tree reference, species, age, condition, height in metres, diameter at breast height, crown spread and any comments regarding the health and condition of the tree. It also included a recommendation regarding the imposition of a TPO on each tree and was accompanied by a map referencing the trees. However, the cost of undertaking such an extensive survey is expensive and is legislatively unnecessary.

In making a TPO, the Planning (Trees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 require the Council to identify the trees or group of trees which are subject to the Order. There is no legislative requirement for the Council to have a full tree condition survey carried out as part of the TPO; it serves no purpose for the Council, provides no defence for applying a TPO and is quickly outdated.

As a consequence Officers wish to amend the practice and procedure for tree surveys associated with TPOs. In order to ensure that Council holds sufficient information to carry out effective enforcement against breaches of Tree Preservation Orders as necessary, it is intended that future tree surveys:

1) identify individual trees on a map 2) number the tree on the map 3) identify the species of the tree and approximate height 4) photograph of the tree or group of trees

In cases of individual trees it may be possible to carry out the survey in-house.

It is considered the procedure recommended could provide the Council with a significant saving on the cost of initiating a Tree Preservation Order.

RECOMMENDATION: that the new procedure for surveys associated with Tree Preservation Orders be approved.

59 Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued From 1 January 2016 To 31 January 2016

Decision Date Date Decision Reference Number Applicant Name & Address Location Proposal Decision Issued LA03/2015/0142/F Translink 4 Abbeyville Place Demolition of existing school and Permission 12/01/2016 14/01/2016 3 Milewater Road Whiteabbey construction of extension to Granted Belfast Newtownabbey existing Park and Ride car park BT3 9BG Co Antrim including boundary treatments, BT37 0AQ floodlighting and CCTV equipment.

LA03/2015/0244/F Archibald & Craig Bell 33 Groggan Road Change of Use - Agricultural Permission 02/12/2015 04/01/2016 33 Groggan Road Randalstown outbuilding and yard to Authorized Granted Randalstown Co.Antrim Treatment Facility for end of life BT41 3JH BT41 3JH vehicles - retrospective.

LA03/2015/0306/O Emma Houston Adjacent to and 30m North of Site of dwelling and garage on a Permission 15/01/2016 18/01/2016 36 Oldwood Road 36 Oldwood Road farm (2 storey) Granted Randalstown Randalstown

LA03/2015/0345/F Fergus McNeilly 75 Church Street Change of use from dwelling to Permission 18/01/2016 19/01/2016 3 Glendoyle Cottage Antrim BT41 4BE sandwich bar with flat above. Granted Dunadry BT41 4RT

LA03/2015/0355/F New River Retail Limited Unit 51 Change of use of retail unit to Permission 04/01/2016 07/01/2016 Abbeycentre Shopping Centre servicing area with extensions at Granted Longwood Road Newtownabbey basement and first floor levels. BT37 9UH

LA03/2015/0361/F Apex Housing Association Land opposite nos Construction of 8 dwellings in the Permission 13/01/2016 15/01/2016 10 Butcher Street 1-10 Loughmoney Park mix of 3 x 5 person/3 bedroom and Granted Derry BT48 6HL (formerly 1-13 Lenaderg 3 x 3 person/2 bedroom two storey Terrace) Rathcoole semi detached houses and 2 x 3 person/2 bedroom own door ground and first floor apartments along with associated siteworks

LA03/2015/0381/F Mr Stephen McLaughlin 5m South West of Residential Dwelling Permission 07/01/2016 11/01/2016 14 Staffordstown Road Granted Randalstown LA03/2015/0402/F Mark Kenny 588 Antrim Road Newtownabbey Proposed alterations and extension Permission 07/01/2016 13/01/2016 15B Ballyvessey Road Co Antrim to existing dwelling and provision Granted Newtownabbey BT36 4RF of additional dwelling unit with BT36 4SY associated parking provision.

LA03/2015/0403/F Alison Bell Bellair Homes Ltd 42A Bernice Road Erect a new dwelling 10m South Permission 12/01/2016 14/01/2016 Forsyth House Newtownabbey West of 42 Bernice Road along with Granted Cromac Square Co. Antrim repositioning the existing entrance Belfast BT36 4QZ to No. 42A to serve existing and BT2 8LA proposed dwelling

LA03/2015/0423/F Stephen & Sarah Villiers 63 Ballylagan Road Alteration to existing dwelling with Permission 21/01/2016 21/01/2016 63 Ballylagan Road Ballynure construction of new garage and Granted Ballynure Ballyclare conversion of outbuilding to studio. BT39 9QR BT39 9QR

LA03/2015/0468/A RTU Limited RTU Limited Raised Multi-Faced Sign Consent 04/01/2016 06/01/2016 Cloughfern Avenue Junction of Cloughfern Avenue Granted Newtownabbey and Monkstown Avenue BT37 0UZ Newtownabbey BT37 0UZ

LA03/2015/0483/F Alan Armstrong 110m South East of Proposed two storey dwelling with Permission 15/01/2016 19/01/2016 76 Seskin Road Straid 76 Seskin Road Straid integral garage. Granted Ballyclare BT39 9NG Ballyclare BT39 9NG

LA03/2015/0529/F Mr. & Mrs. W Kirkpatrick 27 Moylena Road Single storey rear extension. Permission 20/01/2016 21/01/2016 27 Moylena Road Antrim Granted Antrim BT41 4PA BT41 4PA

LA03/2015/0536/F Kamal Maani-Hessari 182 Mallusk Road Proposed new vehicle access to Permission 22/01/2016 26/01/2016 182 Mallusk Road Newtownabbey dwelling Granted Newtownabbey BT36 4QN BT36 4QN

LA03/2015/0541/F Paul and Aeron O'Boyle 34 Castle Avenue Erection of 2 storey rear extension Permission 20/01/2016 21/01/2016 34 Castle Avenue Randalstown Granted Randalstown BT41 2EE LA03/2015/0550/DCA Fergus McNeilly 75 Church Street Consent to demolish single storey Consent 18/01/2016 20/01/2016 3 Glendoyle Cottage Antrim rear return including kitchen, Granted Dunadry BT41 4BE bathroom and garage. BT41 4RT

LA03/2015/0554/O J H Turkington & Sons Ltd Land adjacent to Proposed new dwelling, garage Permission 21/01/2016 21/01/2016 No 2 The Grange and associated site works Granted Antrim BT41 1PE

LA03/2015/0568/F Ruairi and Roisin Johnson 21 Blackrock Road Proposed replacement dwelling Permission 14/01/2016 15/01/2016 21 Blackrock Road Randalstown and garage Granted Randalstown BT41 3LF BT41 3LF

LA03/2015/0571/F Gray & Adams Ltd Houstons Gray & Adams Ltd Extension to existing offices Permission 06/01/2016 07/01/2016 Corner Houstons Corner Granted Doagh Road Doagh Road Newtownabbey BT36 4TP Newtownabbey BT36 4TP

LA03/2015/0573/F Mr Andrew Hitchenor 29 Ballymatoskerty Road Alteration and extension to existing Permission 22/01/2016 26/01/2016 81 Gallagh Road Toome building to create dwelling Granted Toomebridge BT41 3PD BT41 3JF

LA03/2015/0582/LDP Mark Boal 6 Dunsona Drive Conversion of garage into family Development 20/01/2016 20/01/2016 6 Dunsona Drive Jordanstown room and erection of garden shed Certified Jordanstown Newtownabbey Newtownabbey BT37 0SB BT37 0SB

LA03/2015/0611/F Robert Stewart 19 Ballywee Road New vehicular access Permission 21/01/2016 21/01/2016 19 Ballywee Road Parkgate (retrospective) Granted Parkgate Antrim Antrim BT39 0DW BT39 0DW

LA03/2015/0612/F Randox Laboratories Ltd Building 82A Change of use from former Junior Permission 26/01/2016 28/01/2016 Randox Science Park (Former Ranks Accommodation to Class B Granted Massereene Army Barracks) Industrial and Business Use Antrim (principally class B1 Business for BT41 4JX office, administration and associated research and development/laboratories). Minor elevational changes LA03/2015/0613/F Randox Laboratories Ltd Building 75 Change of use from former NAAFI Permission 15/01/2016 21/01/2016 Randox Science Park (Former Building to Class B Industrial and Granted Massereene Army Barracks) Business Use (principally class B1 Antrim Business for research and BT41 4JX development/ laboratories). Extension to provide new staff entrance. Elevational changes

LA03/2015/0620/F Interfrigo Ltd Interfrigo Raising the roof height of an Permission 22/01/2016 26/01/2016 Steeple Industrial Estate Steeple Industrial Estate Steeple existing cold storage unit to match Granted Antrim Road adjacent unit, approx 16.5m high. BT41 1AB Antrim BT41 1AB Alterations to structural frame and new wall and roof cladding.

LA03/2015/0622/DC Richard French Land approx. 185m South West of Discharge of Condition 5 Condition 06/01/2016 14/01/2016 178 Staffordstown Road 178 Staffordstown Road (programme of archaeological Discharged Randalstown Randalstown BT41 3LT work) from Planning Approval BT41 3LT LA03/2015/0057/F (Proposed 2no. Broiler Poultry Sheds to contain 74,000 broilers)

LA03/2015/0630/DC Leonard Wilson c/o Hydro NI 33m North North East of Discharge of Condition 2 (Flood risk Condition 04/01/2016 07/01/2016 Omagh Enterprise Centre 55 Clady Road assessment) of planning approval Discharged Great Northern Road Dunadry Co. Antrim. T/2014/0351/F for Hydro-electric Omagh BT41 4QR scheme BT78 5LU

LA03/2015/0637/F Robert Andrew Gregg 4 Millbank Road East Retirement Farm Dwelling Permission 06/01/2016 07/01/2016 4 Millbank Road East Templepatrick (Retention of dwelling with Granted Templepatrick Ballyclare removal of condition 4 - Ballyclare BT39 0HG agricultural occupancy- from BT39 0HG planning approval U/1977/0016)

LA03/2015/0640/DC Lagan Homes LTD Lands immediately adjacent to Discharge of Condition 8 from PAC Condition 07/01/2016 07/01/2016 19 Clarendon Road the SE boundary of 4 Vicarage Approval 2014/A0213 (Proposed Discharged Belfast Gardens and facing 19 and 23 residential development of 42 No. BT1 3BG Vicarage Gardens dwellings) Station Road Antrim LA03/2015/0650/F Ms Gault 1 Hollybush Gardens Cladding of Existing Single Storey Permission 27/01/2016 27/01/2016 1 Hollybush Gardens Ballyclare Northern Ireland Dwelling in Facing Brick and Side Granted Ballyclare BT39 9AN Canopy BT39 9AN LA03/2015/0668/NMC Translink South West of 1 Ballymartin Road Non-Material Change to Planning Non Material 11/01/2016 22/01/2016 3 Milewater Road Templepatrick Antrim Approval Ref No T/2014/0069/F for Change Belfast BT39 0BW [Proposed bus park and ride Refused BT3 9BG (variation of planning conditions 4 and 10 regarding revisions to the layout, surfacing finishes, lighting layout and landscape proposals) approved under T/2009/0042/F]. Retention of Inert Landfill up to 1.5m.

LA03/2016/0031/NMC Lightsource SPV Land west of Non material change to planning Non Material 20/01/2016 21/01/2016 10 Scottish Provident Building 24 Crookedstone Road approval T/2014/0098/F Change 7 Donegall Square West Aldergrove (Installation and operation of a Accepted Belfast Antrim solar farm) Proposed changes to BT1 6JH BT29 4EH landscaping plan including removal of an existing tree at the entrance of the site and reinstatement of a new tree approximately 2.5m to the west and the temporary widening of the access to 7.5m for the duration of construction period and reinstatement of the access to 6m wide post-construction as per the approved drawings.

T/2014/0433/F Lagan Homes Ltd. Lands immediately adjacent to Proposed residential development Permission 18/01/2016 20/01/2016 19 Clarendon Road the NE boundary of Antrim Primary of 2No. semi- detached dwellings, Granted Belfast School and to the rear of No's 68 with carparking, landscaping and BT1 3BG 69 and 70 Menin Road Antrim all other associated site works. U/2015/0001/F NEELB 52-56 Ballymoney Street Lands at 100 Monkstown Road Proposed demolition of existing Permission 21/01/2016 28/01/2016 Ballymena Monkstown building and provision of Car Park Granted BT43 6AN Newtownabbey BT37 0LE for adjacent school (50 spaces) and including 13 No. lighting columns (4m in height), 1.8m brick wall, fencing and associated site works. Appeal Decisions Notified

Date From: 1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM and Date To: 1/31/2016 12:00:00 AM

AUTHORITY Antrim and Newtownabbey

ITEM NO 1 Planning Ref: T/2014/0436/F PAC Ref: 2015/A0106 RESULT OF APPEAL Appeal Dismissed Appeal Decision Date 04/01/2016 APPLICANT Joe Boyle LOCATION Lands Approx. 250m SW Of 5 Oldstone Hill Ballyarnot Muckamore PROPOSAL Antrim Retrospective application for a mobile home (for use over a limited time of 3 years) abutting the rear of an existing agricultural shed with new entrance onto public road.

ITEM NO 2 Planning Ref: T/2014/0364/O PAC Ref: 2015/A0108 RESULT OF APPEAL Appeal Dismissed Appeal Decision Date 11/01/2016 APPLICANT Mrs Griffin LOCATION Lands Approx. 30m North Of 57 Craigstown Road Randalstown

PROPOSAL Proposed erection of detached dwelling and garage in accordance with planning policy CTY6 of PPS21

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AUTHORITY Antrim and Newtownabbey

ITEM NO 1 Planning Ref: T/2014/0481/F PAC Ref: 2014/A0276 APPELLANT Hill Power Ltd LOCATION 247m West Of 72 Boghill Road Newtownabbey

PROPOSAL Proposed installation of a 250 kw wind turbine on a tubular tower, with a blade tip height up to 47m with switch room/sub station and associated ancillary works

APPEAL TYPE Non Determination: Plg Permission Date Appeal Lodged 01/05/2015 Appeal Procedure Informal Hearing

Date Due to PAC 01/09/2015 Date of Hearing 29/09/2015 Date of Site Visit Not applicable

ITEM NO 2 Planning Ref: T/2013/0009/F PAC Ref: 2014/A0289 APPELLANT Gawn Graham LOCATION 311m North East Of 91 Ballybracken Road Ballyclare

PROPOSAL Proposed 250kw wind turbine, with a hub height of 30m and rotor diameter of 27m. (Noise survey submitted)

APPEAL TYPE Plg Refusal: permissions Date Appeal Lodged 08/04/2015 Appeal Procedure Written Reps

Date Due to PAC 08/07/2015 Date of Hearing Not applicable Date of Site Visit Not applicable

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ITEM NO 3 Planning Ref: T/2014/0240/F PAC Ref: 2015/A0046 APPELLANT Mr Bill Clinton LOCATION 79 Staffordstown Road Randalstown BT41 3LQ PROPOSAL Replacement Dwelling and Double Garage in substitution for dwelling and garage previously approved under planning application reference T/2009/0205/F. (Amended description)

APPEAL TYPE Plg Refusal: permissions Date Appeal Lodged 15/06/2015 Appeal Procedure Written Reps with Site Visit

Date Due to PAC 02/10/2015 Date of Hearing Not applicable Date of Site Visit 19/11/2015

ITEM NO 4 Planning Ref: T/2014/0193/F PAC Ref: 2015/A0082 APPELLANT John Bateson LOCATION 90m South East Of 156 Staffordstown Road Randalstown BT41 3LH

PROPOSAL Storage building for agricultural purposes

APPEAL TYPE Plg Refusal: permissions Date Appeal Lodged 22/07/2015 Informal Hearing Appeal Procedure

Date Due to PAC 05/10/2015 Date of Hearing 27/10/2015 Date of Site Visit Not applicable

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ITEM NO 5 Planning Ref: T/2014/0223/F PAC Ref: 2015/A0094 APPELLANT Northern Ireland Housing Executive LOCATION Land At Junction Of Ballgore Road And Sussex Square Rathenraw Antrim PROPOSAL BT41 2SL Temporary siting of facility for Irish Travellers

APPEAL TYPE Plg Refusal: permissions Date Appeal Lodged 03/08/2015 Appeal Procedure Written Reps

Date due to PAC 13/10/2015 Date of Hearing Not applicable Date of Site Visit Not applicable

ITEM NO 6 Planning Ref: T/2014/0460/F PAC Ref: 2015/A0135 APPELLANT Lightsource SPV 88 LOCATION Land 130m South Of No 28 Ballysculty Road Muckamore Antrim

PROPOSAL Installation and operation of a solar farm and associated infrastructure, for the life of the solar farm.

APPEAL TYPE Plg Refusal: permissions Date Appeal Lodged 01/10/2015 Appeal Procedure Written Reps

Date Due to PAC 09/02/2016 Date of Hearing Not applicable Date of Site Visit Not applicable

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ITEM NO 7 Planning Ref: LA03/2015/0078/F PAC Ref: 2015/A0137 APPELLANT David McCrum 18 LOCATION Heather Park Ballyclare BT39 9EL PROPOSAL Retrospective single storey sunroom extension

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ITEM NO 8 Planning Ref: U/2013/0147/O PAC Ref: 2015/A0140 APPELLANT University Of Ulster LOCATION University Of Ulster Jordanstown Campus Shore Road, Newtownabbey

PROPOSAL Redevelopment BT37 0QB masterplan for a mixed-use scheme including 600 dwellings; village centre (providing local retail, office and services facillities): relocated playing pitches; a research and development park and retention of existing facilities (sport centre, student accommodation and FireSERT research building). (Amended design and access ) statement, layout details and further information)

APPEAL TYPE Plg Refusal: permissions Date Appeal Lodged 28/10/2015 Appeal Procedure Informal Hearing

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ITEM NO 9 Planning Ref: LA03/2015/0166/O PAC Ref: 2015/A0160 APPELLANT Mr & Mrs C McCoy LOCATION Between 72A & 72B Roguery Road Toomebridge

PROPOSAL Proposed infill site for new dwelling

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ITEM NO 10 Planning Ref: T/2014/0296/O PAC Ref: 2015/A0161 APPELLANT Mr Christopher Hanna LOCATION Approx. 200m North West Of No. 30 Burnside Road Dunadry.

PROPOSAL Site for Dwelling and Garage on farm

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ITEM NO 11 Planning Ref: LA03/2015/0424/F PAC Ref: 2015/A0190 APPELLANT Mr & Mrs Ian Thompson LOCATION 56 Jordanstown Road Newtownabbey BT37 0QG PROPOSAL Elevational change from red brick finish to rendered finish

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ITEM NO 12 Planning Ref: LA03/2015/0500/O PAC Ref: 2015/A0203 APPELLANT Mr McLernon LOCATION 140m North Of No 8 Killyfad Road Randalstown Co Antrim

PROPOSAL Replacement Dwelling and Access

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ITEM NO 13 Planning Ref: LA03/2015/0510/F PAC Ref: 2015/A202 APPELLANT Mr Alistair Minford LOCATION Infill Site Between 48c And 48d Tullywest Road Crumlin BT29 4SP

PROPOSAL New Dwelling and garage

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ITEM NO 14 Planning Ref: LA03/2015/0220/LDE PAC Ref: 2015/E0042 APPELLANT Sean Cassidy LOCATION 48 Tully Road Nutts Corner Road Crumlin BT29 4SW PROPOSAL Storage of tyres in a back garden shed

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Jacqui Dixon Transportation Policy, Strategy and Chief Executive Legislation Division Department for Regional Development Antrim and Newtownabbey Room 301, Clarence Court Borough Council 10-18 Adelaide Street Mossley Mill Belfast Carnmoney Road North BT2 8GB Newtownabbey BT36 5QA Telephone: 028 90540034 Planning Section Facsimile: 028 90540604 RECEIVED Email: [email protected]:uk

29 JAN2016

File No •• •• •... •.••.. •• Date: 25 January 2016

Dear Jacqui

Regional Development Strategy 2035 (RDS) - Revised Housing Growth Indicators (HGls)

To take account of the new Council structures implemented during 2015, DRD have undertaken a review of the existing Housing Growth Indicators published in the Regional Development Strategy 2035 (RDS).

These figures provide an estimate of the new dwelling requirement for the region from 2012-2025. They are mainly used to designate housing land as part of the local development planning process and underpin the RDS's key objective of achieving balanced regional growth. The figures have been calculated using the following data sources:

• NISRA Household Projections • Northern Ireland Housing Executive House Condition Survey • Data from Land and Property Services Publications • Building Control new dwelling completions data -i.~'\ INVESTORS ~J~ IN PEOPLE

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• Housing Stock Data- NI Domestic Valuation List • NISRA Central Survey Unit Combined Survey Sample

I have enclosed for your information, details of the Revised Housing Growth Indicator for your Council area and for Northern Ireland's other LG Os. Should you wish to comment on those details outlined overleaf, I would ask that you do so within four weeks of the date of this letter. In the absence of any substantive and evidence supported response within the timescale specified, the Department will proceed to formally adopt those figures outlined overleaf.

Yours sincerely

TOM REID Director Transport Policy, Strategy & Legislation Division . .. 2012 based Housing Growth Indicators (HGls)

Background to the HGls Housing Growth Indicators (HGls) provide an estimate of future housing need in Northern Ireland. The figures use household projections produced by NISRA as their basis. The figures are therefore based on current population/household formation trends making the assumption that these trends will continue into the future. They should therefore be used for guidance rather than seen as a cap on housing development in the area or a target to be achieved. In addition to the household projections. the HGls also use data on vacant housing stock, second homes and net conversions/closures/demolitions (net stock loss) to produce the final figure. The first HGls were produced in January 2005 to cover the time period 1998-2015 and used 2002 based household projections produced by NISRA. When updated household projections are published, HGfs are recalculated and revised in line with the latest data. Housing Growth Indicators were last published in the Regional Development Strategy 2035 in March 2012 for the time period 2008-2025. The household projections used for these HGls were based on 2008 data. The latest HGls use 2012 based household projections and will therefore be calculated for the time period 2012-2025. The HGls have been calculated for Northern Ireland and also for each of the 11 Local Government Districts (LGDs).

Uses of the HGls The indicators are produced for those preparing development plans as a guide to where development should happen to meet DRD's objective of developing Belfast as the. economic driver of the region and balance sub- regional growth, as specified in the Regional Development Strategy (RDS 2035).

Data sources used The following data sources were used for the latest 2012 based HGls. Note that some data sources have changed since the previous 2008 based HG ls were derived. This is fully discussed in the section "Changes to data sources since 2008 based HGls" on page 4. Generally any changes are due to lack of availability of the original data source.

NISRA household projections Household projections are formed using population projections and household formation trends. The projected population is assigned into household groups using the trends in household formation from one Census to the next. Previous household projections were based on the trends between the 1991 and 2001 Census. The 2012 based household projections are the first to be based on more up-to-date trend data on household formation between the 2001 and 2011 Census. 2012 based household projections data have been calculated for the 11 new LGDs. The 2012 based data were used as the starting point for the HGI calculations.

NI Housing Executive House Condition Survey The Northern Ireland House Condition Survey (NIHCS) is conducted by the NI Housing Executive (NIHE). A detailed technical survey is carried out on the interior and exterior of 1 the property and, in addition, a short interview is conducted with the householder or their partner. The data are weighted and grossed to ensure final figl,Jres reflect the actual housing stock. The achieved sample size in 2011 was 1,434. Data from the NIHCS 2011 were used to estimate the proportion of second homes and proportion of vacant houses. Note that the sample size means that it is not possible to obtain robust data at Local Government District level from the NIHCS 2011.

Data from Land and Properly Services (LPS) publications Building Control new dwelling completions data Figures are collected quarterly by LPS from Building Control offices in each council on the number of new dwellings that have been completed during that quarter. The date of a new dwelling completion is the date on which the building control completion inspection takes place. New dwellings include both houses and apartments. Data from quarter 1 of 2010 up to quarter 1 of 2015 are available for the old 26 LGDs. Only data for quarter 2 of 2015 are available for the new 11 LGDs. Completions data were used in the calculations to estimate net stock loss.

Housing stock data - NI Domestic Valuation List LPS have recently started to publish housing stock figures based on their domestic valuation list. The data represents housing stock at a point in time usually in April (but it was in May for 2008, 201 O and 2011 ). The download is taken on the first working day of the month. Housing stock data are available from 2008 to 2015 for the new 11 LGDs. Total housing stock data is one of the elements of the HGls model. The data were also used in the calculations to estimate net stock loss.

NISRA Central Survey Unit combined survey sample Central Survey Unit (CSU) has amalgamated samples from their main surveys which took place over the 2013-14 period. These are the complete samples that were selected from the LPS address database and so the data include properties that were found to be vacant or second homes when the interviewer went to visit. The combined sample includes 23,300 properties. A sample size of 23,300 allows for data analysis at Local Government District level. Data on second homes and vacant properties have been used in the HGI calculations at LGD level and to confirm data used at Northern Ireland level. The data source is not an official estimate of data on second homes or vacant properties. It is a by-product of survey research. However, checks have been done (comparison with LPS housing stock figures) and it is considered to be a representative sample of houses at Northern Ireland level and LGD level. Note that this combined sample was created as part of an internal checking process. This may be a one-off exercise and therefore the data might not be available in the future.

2 NI revel figures - 2012 based Housing Growth Indicators

Calculating 2012 based Housing Growth Indicators The previous HGls used 2008 based household projections and were calculated for the time period 2008-2025. Therefore the latest HGls, which use 2012 based household projections, will be calculated for the time period 2012-2025. The HGJs are formed using 5 key pieces of data: number of households (household projections), second homes, vacant stock, net conversions/closures/demolitions (net stock loss) and total housing stock for start year. Details of the NI level HGI calculations are given in this section. Information on the LGD level HGI calculations is given on page 6.

2012 based Housing Growth Indicators - NI level Table 1.1 detailing the calculations for the 2012-2025 HGls is given in Appendix 1 on page 8. Full details of the data used for each of the key components, including the reasons for selecting these data, also appear in Appendix 1 (pages 8 to 9). In general, where there is more than one possible source of data, the higher estimate has been selected if that can be justified. Table 1.2 (page 10) illustrates the reduction in the NI level HGI if the lower estimates had been used. The projected new dwelling requirement between 2012 and 2025 is 94,000 (approximately 7,200 per annum) (Table 1.1 on page 8). Appendix 1 (page 9) contains a comparison with new dwelling completions from 2010-11 to 2014-15 which suggests a figure of around 7 ,200 per annum can accommodate the current level of completions and would allow for some growth in the future.

Comparison of 2008 based and 2012 based HG/s Appendix 2 on page 11 has a table comparing the 2008 based HGls published in the RDS 2035 and the updated 2012 based HGls. For the purposes of producing a like-for-like comparison, a time period of 2008-2025 has been used for both sets of data (matching what was published in the RDS 2035). The projected new dwelling requirement for 2008 to 2025 has decreased from 189,500 (2008 based HGls) to 128,200 (2012 based HGls), a reduction of nearly one third. The majority of the reduction is due to the change from the 2008 based household projections to the 2012 based household projections. Previous household projections were based on the trend from the 1991 to 2001 Census. The 2012 based household projections are the first to be based on more up-to-date trend data on household formation between the 2001 and 2011 Census. A short summary of the main reasons for the downward revision of household projection figures are as follows: • The basis for the household projections is the population projections. Estimated future population size was revised downward from the 2008 based population projections to the 2012 based population projections. • Estimates of average household size are higher for the 2012 based household projections compared to the 2008 based projections

For details of differences between 2008 based and 2012 based household projections, see the next section "Changes to data since 2008 based HGls".

3 Changes to data since 2008 based HGls The changes outlined in this section include where a new data source has been used to calculate the HGls and also if there have been any significant changes to a data source since the last HG ls were calculated. Looking at each of the 5 key elements in the Northern Ireland level HGI calculations:

Number of households Data source: NISRA household projections (2012 based).

Changes to data The latest household projections (2012 based) replaced the previous household projections (2008 based). The 2012 based figures are lower than the 2008 based figures. A similar downward revision of household projection figures was noted in other UK countries. Some of the reasons for the decrease of Northern Ireland household projection figures are as follows: • The change in household formation trends 2012 based household projections use the latest trend from the 2001 to 2011 Census. Previous household projections (including 2008 based) used the trend from the 1991 to 2001 Census. • Estimates of average household .size are higher This is connected to the change in household formation trends. Higher average household size in the 2012 based projections means that fewer households are formed as households are larger. • Estimates of future population size are lower The basis for the household projections is the population projections. Estimated future population size was revised downward from the 2008 based population projections to the 2012 based population projections. For further details of differences between the ·2008 based household projections and 2012 based household projections, see the methodology report on the NISRA website ("Useful links" section on page 16).

Second homesNacant stock Data source: Northern Ireland House Condition Survey 2011. In addition, there were data available on second homes/vacant houses from the Central Survey Unit combined survey sample 2013-14 which were used to check the figures.

Changes to data Latest figures from the 2011 NIHCS were used, replacing the figures from the 2006 NIHCS.

Changes to sample - House Condition Survey 2011 • Sample size: The sample size for the NIHCS significantly reduced in 2011 compared to the 2006 survey. ln 2011, a sample size of 2,030 was selected with a full property survey completed for 1,434. In 2006, a sample size of 7,250 was selected with a full property survey completed for 5,400. The smaller sample size in 2011 meant that breakdowns were not available at LGD level.

4 • Resamp/e element: In the past, the NIHCS has included a resample element. This is a sample of properties that took part in previous surveys which enables the measurement of change over time. There was a resample element of 3,250 properties in the 2006 NIHCS. There was no resample element to the 2011 survey. This meant it was not possible to obtain information on net conversions/closures/demolitions from the 2011 NIHCS.

Net conversions/closures/demolitions Data source: Estimates produced using published Land and Property Services data on new dwelling completions and housing stock.

Change to data source The House Condition Survey had previously been used as the source for these data. As outlined in the "Second homesNacant stock" section, there was no resample element to the 2011 NIHCS which meant that it was not possible to obtain information on net conversions/closures/demolitions. Calculation of estimates Housing stock numbers and new dwelling completions data from LPS were used to give some guidance on approximating net stock loss data. Estimates were produced as follows: • Take housing stock at the beginning of the year (LPS NI Housing Stock publication) and add in new dwellings completed during the year (LPS NI Building Control Starts and Completions publication). If no net stock loss, this figure would be the total housing stock at the end of the year. • Compare this estimated "housing stock if no loss" figure with the actual housing stock at the end of the year (LPS NI Housing Stock publication). If the actual housing stock is less than the estimated "housing stock if no loss", this would suggest that some stock has been lost during the year. • Subtract actual housing stock at the end of the year from estimated "housing stock if no loss" to get an estimate for net stock loss during the year. Due to the nature of the data and considering these figures are estimates, there can be wide variation from year to year. Therefore, averages have been taken over a number of years to smooth the variations in the data and look at longer term trends.

Total stock Data source: LPS Northern Ireland Housing Stock publication

Change to data Previously this figure had been taken from DSD's annual Northern Ireland Housing Statistics publication which used a number of sources for the data including LPS and NIHE. The reasons for changing to the LPS NI Housing Stock publication are as follows: • LPS have only started to publish the NI Housing Stock report. It was first published in Summer 2015. It was therefore not available when the 2008 based HGls were calculated. • DSD have changed their NI Housing Statistics publication to match the LPS NI Housing Stock report.

5 Local Government District (LGD) lever figures - 2012 based Housing Growth Indicators

Background to LGD level estimates Each time the HGls have been calculated, Central Statistics and Research Branch (CSRB) have produced estimates of the data at LGD level. These are produced by estimating LGD level data for each of the 5 key components of the HGls: number of households, second homes, vacant stock, net conversions/closures/demolitions (net stock loss) and total housing stock for start year (see "Estimating LGD level data for each of the 5 key components" on page 7). The individual components are then combined to produce the HGls at LGD level. Regional Planning have used these as a starting point but also take into account other issues such as the aims of the Regional Development Strategy (RDS). They take the final decision on the figures.

Issues when producing LGD level data There are fewer data sources available to calculate the HGls at LGD level. Some data that are robust for Northern Ireland are not robust when broken down to LGD level. In addition, some data that were used in the past are no longer available or not available at present (see "Data sources used" (pages 1 to 2)).

Methodology used for previous LGD revel HGls

For the 2002 based LGD level HG/s A range of data was considered including the figures produced by estimating LGD level data for each of the 5 key components of the HG ls, data calculated by apportioning the NI level HGI using housing starts data and the original RDS housing allocation figures. The final figures published were decided by policy colleagues.

For the 2004 based LGD level HGls When updated 2004 based household projections became available the NI level HG( figure was recalculated using the updated projections (all other assumptions remained the same). The NI total HGI figure was apportioned to LGDs using the 2002 based LGD level HG ls.

For the 2008 based LGD level HG/s Methodology The LGD level 2008 based HGls were created by apportioning the NI level figure to the various LGDs using the 2004 based HGI data covering the time period 1998-2015. This methodology was decided on to take account of the aims of the RDS 2035. Feasibility of using 2008 based methodology for 2012 based HG/s It has been determined that it would not feasible to use the 2008 based methodology for producing the 2012 based LGD level HGls because: • These data are based on the time period 1998-2015 so are now obsolete.

6 • The LGOs have since changed from 26 to 11. The new HGls are based on the 11 LGD model. It would not be possible to recreate previous HG ls for the new 11 LGDs.

• Although it is possible to produce estimates for the 11 LGDs by amalgamating the old 26 LGDs as appropriate, previous HGls were not produced for all 26 LGDs. They presented a figure for the Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area (BMUA) as a whole with no breakdown into the component LGDs. Therefore although it would be possible to estimate data for some of the new 11 LGOs, without the individual LGDs within the BMUA it would be impossible to produce reliable estimates for all 11 new LGDs.

2012 based LGD level HGls As described in the previous section, it is not feasible to use the 2008 based LGD level HGls methodology for creating the 2012 based LGD level HG ls. Instead, Regional Planning are considering the LGD level HGls produced by estimating LGD level data for each of the 5 key components of the HGls (see "Estimating LGD level data for each of the 5 key components" below). They take the final decision on the figures to be used for the Housing Growth Indicators to ensure they are in line with the aims of the Regional Development Strategy 2035. Note that the LGD level figures are constrained to add to the Northern Ireland HGI total of 94,000.

Estimating LGD level data for each of the 5 key components LGD level data are approximated for each of the 5 key components of the HG ls individually (number of households, second homes, vacant stock, net conversions/ closures/demolitions (net stock loss} and total housing stock for start year). These key components are then combined to form the projected new dwelling requirement for each LGD for the time period 2012 to 2025. Appendix 3 (pages 12 to 14) contains details of the data used for estimating each of the key components at LGD level including any changes from the 2008 based data. The figures calculated and the projected new dwelling requirement for each LGD are given in Table 3.1 (page 12). For each LGD, a comparison of these figures with the average number of new dwelling completions over the 2010-11 to 2014-15 time period has been included (see Appendix 4 page 15). This demonstrates that the data are in line with the recent new dwelling completion rates.

Final estimates for LGD level HGls Regional Planning have considered the figures presented in Table 3.1 (Appendix 3 page 12) and have accepted these as the LGD level HGls.

7 Appendix 1

Northern Ireland Housing Growth Indicators 2012-2025· Northern Ireland level

Table 1.1: Estimate of total housing need in Northern Ireland 2012-2025 Year of 1 Variable data Value Source (A) Number of 2025 768,300 2012 based NISRA household households projections (8) Second homes 2025 10,800 1.4% of occupied housing stock. Derived from 2011 NIHCS and expert consultation. (C) Vacant stock 2025 60,400 7.2% of total housing stock. Derived from 2011 NIHCS and expert consultation. (D) Net conversions/ 2012 to 13,000 1,000 loss per annum. Net closures/ demolitions 2025 stock loss estimated using LPS housing stock and new dwelling completions data. (E) New stock estl mate 2025 852,500 Sum of (A), (8), (C), & (D) (F) Total stock 2012 758,500 LPS Northern Ireland Housing Stock publication (G) Projected new 2012 to 94,000 (E) minus (F) dwelling requirement 2025

1 Estimates are rounded to the nearest hundred. Totals may not add due to rounding.

(A) Number of households 2025: The estimate of the number of households in 2025 of 768,300 comes from the 2012 based household projections produced by NISRA.

(B) Second homes 2025: The term 'second home' used in this calculation relates to a dwelling, not permanently occupied, whose owner resides principally in another dwelling. This includes holiday homes and residences used for easy access to business, but excludes dwellings privately rented to other tenants. Following research, two potential data sources for second homes data were identified: the NI House Condition Survey 2011 and the Central Survey Unit combined survey sample 2013-14 (see "Data sources used" section (pages 1 to 2)). The NJHCS data have been the source of these data for previous HGls. Looking at NIHCS second homes and occupied housing stock indicates that second homes approximates to around 1.4% of occupied housing stock. Looking at the data in the CSU combined survey sample confirms this factor of 1.4%. Applying this factor to the data gives an estimated second homes figure of 10,800 in 2025.

(C) Vacant stock 2025: Three possible data sources were identified for these data: the 2011 Census, the NI House Condition Survey 2011 and the Central Survey Unit combined survey sample 2013-14 (see "Data sources used" (pages 1 to 2)). The 2011 Census reported that 6.0% of household spaces were without usual residents. This is an approximate measure of vacant houses. In NIHCS 2011, the proportion of vacant properties was 7.2%. In the combined survey sample 2013-14, this proportion was 7.7%. 8 The NIHCS 2011 figure of 7.2% is between the Census 2011 and CSU combined survey sample figures. Also, the NIHCS was the source of these data in previous HGI calculations and this survey will be repeated. Therefore the NIHCS figure of 7.2% will be used for the proportion of vacant stock. This results in a estimated vacant stock figure of 60,400 in 2025.

(D) Net conversions/closures/demolitions 2012 to 2025: As there was no resample element to the NIHCS 2011, this could not be used as a source for these data (see "Changes to data since 2008 based HGls" on page 4). Estimates were produced, using housing stock numbers and new dwelling completions data from LPS, to give some guidance on approximating these data (see "Calculation of estimates" section on page 5). These estimates suggest a figure of over 1,000 stock loss per annum. NI Housing Executive figures on net demolitions, conversions and closures suggest a figure of 500 per annum (January 2013) and 300 per annum (November 2014) based on professional judgement and number of Housing Executive demolitions. The LPS figures represent all Northern Ireland housing stock so it has been decided to give precedence to these estimates but also take into account NI Housing Executive estimates which are lower. Considering the estimates available, it has been decided to use a figure of 1,000 net stock loss per annum. Figures based on longer trend data are higher than 1,000 but NI Housing Executive estimates are lower. The latest net stock loss estimate based on the average of the most recent 2 years (2013-14 to 2014-15) is 1,000 per annum. This results in an estimated stock loss of 13,000 dwellings over the period.

(E) New stock estimate 2025: This is calculated by adding the estimated number of second homes (B), vacant stock (C) and stock loss adjustment (D) to the estimated number of households (A). This results in a stock estimate of 852,500 in 2025.

(F) Total stock 2012: The LPS publication 'Northern Ireland Housing Stock' reports on data from the NI Valuation List (see "Data sources used" on page 2). At April 2012, total NI housing stock was 758,500. Note that the previous source for this figure, DSD's NI Housing Statistics publication, will be publishing the figures reported in LPS's NI Housing Stock publication in the future.

(G) Projected new dwelling requirement 2012 to 2025: This is calculated by subtracting the 2012 total stock figure (F) from the 2025 total stock estimate (E).

This results in a projected new dwelling requirement of 94,000 between 2012 and 2025 (approximately 7,200 per annum).

Comparing 2012 based HG/s with LPS new dwelling completions data Note that the numbers of new dwelling completions in Northern Ireland in the past 5 years are as follows: 2010-11 6,117 2011-12 5,687 2012-13 5,528 2013-14 5,316 2014-15 5,506 So a figure of around 7,200 per annum can accommodate the current level of completions and would allow for some growth in the future.

9 Table 1.2 NI level HGls if rower estimates were used Year of Variable data Value1 Source (A) Number of 2025 768,300 2012 based NISRA household households projections (B) Second homes 2025 7,700 1 % of occupied housing stock. Derived from 2011 NIHCS.

(D) Net conversions/ 2012 to 3,900 300 loss per annum. Net stock closures/ demolitions 2025 loss estimate from NI Housing Executive net stock model. (E) New stock estimate 2025 829,400 Sum of (A), (8), (C), & (D)

(F) Total stock 2012 758,500 LPS Northern Ireland Housing Stock publication

(G) Projected new 2012 to 70,900 (E) minus (F) dwelling requirement 2025

1 Estimates are rounded to the nearest hundred. Totals may not add due to rounding.

(A) No change to the number of households at 2025 figure.

(B) Second homes proportion is usually rounded to nearest whole number. As the proportion to 1 decimal place has been confirmed by 2 data sources, 1.4% has been used. However, for previous HGI calculations, 1% would be used.

(C) Three data sources were identified for vacant stock. ff the figure from the 2011 Census was used, the proportion of vacant stock would be 6.0%.

(D) If the net stock loss figure from the NI Housing Executive net stock model at November 2014 was used, the loss per annum would be 300 dwellings.

(E) New stock estimate = (A)+ (B) + (C) + (D)

(F) No change to the total stock at 2012 figure.

(G} Projected new dwelling requirement= (E)- (F)

Summary of model with lower estimates If the lower estimates were used, the result would be a projected new dwelling requirement of 70,900 between 2012 and 2025 (approximately 5,500 per annum). When compared to the NI level HGI which will be used (94,000), this is a decrease of 23, 100 dwellings which is a reduction of one quarter.

10 Appendix 2

Comparison of 2008 based HGls and 2012 based HGls

Table 2.1: Comparing 2008 based HGls published in RDS 2035 to latest 2012 based HGls for the 17 year time period 2008 to 2025

·- - - " . 2008 2012 Change Year of based Year of based from 2008 Variable data HGls Source (2008 based HGls} Variable data HGls Source (2012 based HGls) based HGls (A) Number of 2025 826,500 2008 based NISRA household Number of 2025 768,300 2012 based NISRA household ·58,200 households projections households projections (B) Second homes 2025 8,300 1 % of occupied housing stock. Second homes 2025 10,800 1.4% of occupied housing stock. 2,500 Derived from 2006 NIHCS and Derived from 2011 NIHCS and expert consultation. expert consultation. (C) Vacant stock 2025 50,500 5. 7% of total housing stock. Vacant stock 2025 60,400 7.2% of total housing stock. 9,900 Derived from 2006 NIHCS and Derived from 2011 NIHCS and expert consultation. . expert consultation . (D) Net conversions/ 2008to 34,000 2,000 losses per annum. Net conversions/ 2008to 17,000 1,000 loss per annum. Net ·17,000 closures/ 2025 Derived from 2006 NIHCS and closures/ 2025 stock loss estimated using LPS demolitions expert consultation. demolitions housing stock and new dwelling completions data. (E) New stock 2025 919,300 Sum of (A), (B), (C), & (D) New stock 2025 856,500 Sum of (A), (B), (C), & (D) ·62,800 estimate estimate (F) Total stock 2008 729,800 DSD Analytical Services Unit Total stock 2008 728,300 LPS Northern Ireland Housing ·1,500 Stock publication Note that this is the latest 2008 housing stock figure. It has been re\ised since the publication of the 2008 based HGls

(G) Projected new 2008to 189,500 (E) minus (F) Projected new 2008to 128,200 (E} minus (F) ·61,300 dwelling 2025 dwelling 2025 requirement requirement

11 Appendix 3

LGD level Northern Ireland Housing Growth Indicators 2012·2025 - Estimating each of the 5 key components

Table 3.1: Estimate of housing need by Local Government District 2012-2025

A B c D E F G Number of Second Vacant Net Conversions, New Stock Housing Projected Households Homes Stock Closures and Estimate Stock New Dwelling Local Government District Demolitions Requirement 2025 2025 2025 2012 to 2025 2025 2012 2012 to 2025 Antrim & Newtownabbey 58,400 400 4,600 200 63,600 56,400 7,200 Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon 86,600 800 5,400 2,200 95,000 80,600 14,400 Belfast 147,900 2,200 15,300 2,300 167,700 154,000 13,700 Causeway Coast & Glens 57,300 3,700 5,600 2,100 68,700 62,000 6,700 Derry & Strabane 59,400 300 3,800 900 64,300 59,300 5,000 Fermanagh & Omagh 45,700 900 4 ,500 600 51,700 47,200 4,500 Lisburn & Castlereagh 60,400 500 3,500 700 65,000 55,400 9,600 Mid & East Antrim 57,800 100 4,100 800 62,800 57,400 5,400 Mid Ulster 55,200 100 3,800 1,500 60,600 51,100 9,500 Newry, M:>urne & Down 70,900 900 5,100 500 77,400 66,500 10,900 North Down & Ards 68,800 1,000 4,900 1, 100 75,800 68,700 7,100

Northern Ireland 768,300 10,800 60,400 13,000 852,500 758,500 94,000

Cells are rounded to the nearest 100. Calculations have been worked out using unrounded data. Therefore summing individual figures in the table above may not add to total.

12 (A) Number of households 2025 Data source: 2012 based household projections To produce LGD level data: Household projections data have been calculated for the new 11 LGDs. Changes to data The latest household projections (2012 based) replaced the 2008 based household projections. The 2012 based figures are lower than the 2008 based figures (see "Number of households" section on page 4 for some of the reasons why the figures are lower).

(B) Second homes 2025 Data source: Central Survey Unit combined survey sample 2013-14 To produce LGD level data: NI level figure for second homes of 10,800 was apportioned using LGD level second homes data from the combined survey sample. Changes to data source The figures for the 2008 based LGD level HGls were primarily based on apportioning the NI level second homes figure using the NI House Condition Survey (NIHCS) 2006. The 2011 NIHCS sample size was reduced and meant that data could not be broken down to LGD level. Therefore an alternative data source had to be used.

(CJ Vacant stock 2025 Data source: Central Survey Unit combined survey sample 2013-14 To produce LGD level data: NI level figure for vacant stock of 60,400 was apportioned using LGD level vacant data from the combined survey sample. Changes to data source Previously the NI level figure for vacant stock was apportioned using LGD level vacant stock data provided by DSD (from Land and Property Services (LPS) data). In October 2010, LPS introduced the Rating of Empty Homes policy which means all properties, . including vacant properties, are liable for rates. As a result owners/residents do not have to inform LPS if the property is vacant This policy change has meant that LPS data can no longer be used as a source for vacant housing stock.

(DJ Net conversions/closures/demolitions 2012 to 2025 Data source: Estimates produced using publisheq Land and Property Services data on new dwelling completions and housing stock. To produce LGD level data: Approximations were produced for each LGD as per the estimation of the NI level figure (see "Calculation of estimates" section on page 5). These LGD level data have been used to apportion the NJ level net conversions/closures/ demolitions figure of 13,000. Change to data source Previously a special data download was requested from LPS of properties with the classification 'hereditament demolished' and the sub classification 'BSITE'. The NI level figure for net conversions/closures/demolitions was apportioned using these data at LGD level. These classifications are no longer available.

13 Issues to note • Approximating new 11 LGDs using old 26 LGDs Ne_wdwelling completions are only available for the old 26 LGDs. Therefore data had to be approximated by adding the old LGDs to form the new 11 LGDs. Not all of the new 11 LGDs are an exact match for the old LGD boundaries. However the majority are either a good approximation or an exact match. Only the new Belfast LGD and new Lisburn and Castlereagh LGD are not readily approximated from the old LGDs (Belfast, Lisburn, Castlereagh). A number of wards in the old Lisburn and old Castlereagh LGDs are now in the new Belfast LGD. To produce a better approximation for these new LGDs, a proportion (calculated by looking at the change in housing stock comparing the old LGDs to the new LGDs) was added into the old Belfast LGD to form the new Belfast LGD and the same amount taken out of the old Lisburn and Castlereagh LGDs to form the new Lisburn and Castlereagh LGD. • Using average over 4 years As per the NI level figure, due to the nature of the data there can be wide variation from year to year. Therefore averages have been taken over a number of years to smooth the variations in the data and look at longer term trends. Data over the 2 year period (2013-14 to 2014-15) has been used for the NI level HG ls. However, looking at data over this time period and also the 3 year time period (2012-13 to 2014-15), there was an overall gain in some LGDs which would lead to houses being removed from the estimates for these areas. There was a net stock loss for all LGDs looking at the data over the 4 year time period (2011-12 to 2014-15). It was therefore decided to use data based on the 4 year time period.

(E) New stock estimate 2025 The new stock estimate for 2025 is calculated by adding the estimated number of second homes (B), vacant stock (C) and stock loss adjustment (D) to the estimated number of households (A) for each Local Government District area.

(F) Total stock 2012 Data source: LPS NI Housing Stock publication To produce LGD level data: Data are available for the new 11 LGDs from this publication Changes to data source The LPS NI Housing Stock publication has only been published since Summer 2015 and therefore was not available for the 2008 based HG ls. Previously the NI level figure for total stock was taken from the DSD NI Housing Statistics report. This was then apportioned using LGD level total stock data provided by DSD (from LPS data). DSD is now using data from the LPS NI Housing Stock publication in their NI Housing Statistics report.

(G) Projected new dwelling requirement by LGD for 2012 to 2025 This is calculated by subtracting total stock estimate for 2012 (F) from total stock estimate for 2025 (E) for each LGD.

14 Appendix 4

Comparison of LGD lever Housing Growth Indicators 2012-2025 with recent new dwelling completion rates

Projected new dwelling Comparison with recent Local Government District requirement 2012-20251 completion rates2

Antrim and Newtownabbey 7,200 dwellings 5,265 (405 x 13) Armagh, Banbridge and 14,400 dwellings 8,385 (645 x 13) Craigavon Belfast 13, 700 dwellings 11,830 (910 x 13) Causeway Coast and Glens 6, 700 dwellings 5,707 (439 x 13) Derry and Strabane 5,000 dwellings 4,745 (365 x 13) Fermanagh and Omagh 4,500 dwellings 4,498 (346 x 13) Lisburn and Castlereagh 9,600 dwellings 8,099 (623 x 13) Mid and East Antrim 5,400 dwellings 4,693 (361 x 13) Mid Ulster 9,500 dwellings 6,474 (498 x 13) Newry, Mourne and Down 10,900 dwellings 7,046 (542 x 13) North Down and Ards 7, 100 dwellings 6,448 {496 x 13)

1 Estimate of housing need by Local Government District 2012-2025 (see Table 3.1, Appendix 3 on page 12) • derived by estimating each of the 5 key components at LGD level and combining to form the·HGI for each LGD. 2 An approximate figure of new dwelling completions per annum (given in brackets) has been worked out using LPS new dwelling completions data over the time period 2010-11 to 2014-15. 2012 to 2025 is a 13 year period so the annual figure has been multiplied by 13 to give a figure that can be compared with the projected new dwelling requirement 2012-2025. Data for the new 11 LGDs is only available from April 2015. Data for the old 26 LGDs are available from 2010 up to March 2015. Therefore data for the new 11 LGDs have been approximated using the old 26 LGDs as follows: NewLGD Old LGDs used to form new LGD Antrim and Newtownabbey Antrim LGD + Newtownabbey LGD Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Armagh LGD + Banbridge LGD + Craigavon LGD Belfast See methodology outlined in "Approximating new 11 LGDs using old 26 LGDs" on page 14 Causeway Coast and Glens Ballymoney LGO + Coleraine LGD + Limavady LGD + Moyle LGD Derry and Strabane Derry LGD + Strabane LGD Fermanagh and Omagh Fermanagh LGD + Omagh LGD Lisburn and Castlereagh See methodology outlined in "Approximating new 11 LGDs using old 26 LGDs" on page 14 Mid and East Antrim Ballymena LGD + Carrickfergus LGD + Lame LGD Mid Ulster Cookstown LGD + Dungannon LGD + Magherafelt LGD Newry, Mourne and Down Down LGD + Newry and Mourne LGD North Down and Ards Ards LGD + North Down LGD

15 Useful Links

Details of the household projections data and methodology are available on the NISRA website at: http://www.nisra.gov.uk/demography/default.asp21.htm

RDS 2035 available on the ORD website at: https://www.drdni.gov.ukfpublications/regional-development-strategy-2035

Details on the NI Housing Executive Northern Ireland House Condition Survey (including results from the survey) are available on the NIHE website: http://www.nihe.gov.uk/index/corporate/housing research/house condition survey.htm

Land and Property Services NI Building Control Starts and Completions publication is available on the DFP website: https://www.dfpnl.gov.uk/topics/statistics-and-research/new-dwelling-statistics

Land and Property Services NI Housing Stock publication is available on the DFP website: https://www.dfpni.gov.uk/topics/statistics-and-research/housing-stock-statistics