Cloughey Integrated Village Plan

CLOUGHEY INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLAN

i i CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan May 2014 Hogarth Paul District Company. The & by Association Cloughey Community of behalf Plan produced on Village Integrated Cloughey a been has i Contents

1. Introduction 2

2. Baseline Audit - Area Profile 6

3. Consultation Process 18

4. Analysis Conclusions 22

5. Integrated Village Plan 30

6. Village Initiatives 32

7. Action Plan 50

8. Conclusion 54

9. Appendices 56

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Aerial view ofCloughey CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 1 Introduction

During late 2013, Cloughey & District Community Association (CDCA) saw the opportunity to prepare an Integrated Village Plan for Cloughey. Having been successful in securing funding for the project, urban designers and landscape architects, The Paul Hogarth Company, was commissioned to take this plan forward. The project commenced in November 2013 and the final plan was produced in April 2014.

The Integrated Village Plan is a comprehensive document which identifies a range of deliverable initiatives to facilitate economic, environmental, physical and social improvements in Cloughey over the next 15 years. From herein the Cloughey Integrated Village Plan will be referred to as the ‘Plan’. The commissioning of the Plan has been funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), Europe investing in rural areas and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. The Plan has been developed by The Paul Hogarth Company on behalf of CDCA and has been led by local stakeholders and the community. Introduction

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This Plan has been developed through a series factors that undermine the area, the wider of key stages, providing opportunities to consult strategic context and importantly how that ‘snap and work with the local community in Cloughey shot’ of today relates to trends over time. as well as statutory agencies to ensure that the DRAFT AIMS AND PUBLIC SURVEY final plan appropriately reflects the needs of the Village. The process undertaken to produce this Based on the agreed analysis conclusions, a range Plan is outlined below. of aims were established that addressed the emerging issues. Furthermore, the consultant BASELINE AUDIT AND SITE APPRAISAL team facilitated a public survey to test the draft From the outset of the project, it was essential that aims and objectives with the people Cloughey, The Paul Hogarth Company was fully familiar with before developing specific projects. the strategic context of the area in order to gain DRAFT INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLAN an understanding of the ‘trajectory of change’ as well as its position in the wider area. To this end, Based on the findings from the analysis stage a review of all available statistical information and the public survey, a draft Integrated Village was undertaken alongside a series of site visits, Plan was developed. The aim of this draft Plan desktop research and document review in order was to strike a balance between being sufficiently to establish a detailed profile of the area. visionary to capture people’s enthusiasm, whilst being pragmatic and deliverable. PUBLIC CONSULTATION STATUTORY CONSULTATION Both evening and day-time public open forums were held, which together with a stakeholder Consultation was undertaken with Planning engagement meeting and workshops with both Service, Roads Service and Northern Ireland local Primary Schools, allowed the team to meet Environment Agency (NIEA) to ensure that with and gain feedback from a wide cross-section proposals within the Plan complemented and of people. took cognisance of existing plans, policies and initiatives. ANALYSIS CONCLUSIONS DEVELOPMENT OF FINAL DOCUMENT This involved a review of all the information Introduction that was gathered from previous consultation, In the context of the feedback that was provided including notes from public open forums in relation to the draft Plan, the final report was 4 and questionnaire feedback. This information produced. was analysed in order to establish a robust understanding of the existing strengths and 5

Kirkistown CastleKirkistown CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 2 Baseline Audit - Area Profile 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.2 LOCATION

The Ards and Down Area Plan 2015 describes To establish the aims and subsequent initiatives Cloughey as a linear settlement stretching for for the Action Plan, it is important to understand approximately 2.5 kilometres along the east how the Village functions and identify its qualities, coast of the Ards Peninsula, 29 kilometres south needs and aspirations. Through the various east of Newtownards and 4 kilometres south methods of information gathering, including the of Portavogie. The two headlands of Ringboy public consultation process, a profile for Cloughey Point to the north and Slanes Point to the south has been established, setting the context for the effectively contain the Village. successful future development of the Village. The Plan study area largely focuses within the The following sections provide a brief overview settlement development limit of Cloughey, as of the location and historic development of the defined by the Department of the Environment Village as well as a socio economic profile and (DOE) Planning Service. While the Plan is largely planning policy review. confined to this settlement development limit, a holistic approach has been taken whereby a number of identified projects listed within the Action Plan look beyond this limit to ensure that initiatives respond and relate to the wider hinterland.

CLOUGHEY Baseline Audit - Area Profile - Area Baseline Audit Cloughey Regional Context Plan

6 7 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan a motor racing track. into converted was it war the Air after at and Kirkistown was American airfields these of the One training. by for Force mainly used were and Ards Peninsula the on developed were airfields several 1939-45, War World Second the During visitors. golf holiday and weekend fordraw major a was The course period. this in homes holiday as built were Road the Quarter and Road of Main along houses many and destination holiday a became popular Cloughey century, 20th early the In Castle.Kirkistown as locally known Kirkistown, of castle land town a the in built Savages the Ulster, of Plantation the following period unsettled the during In 1622, animals. and retainers house to constructed was erected. bailey a as was known enclosure round a castle Nearby wooden a Moat’ and ‘The raised as was locally known mound, earth an There, Course. Golf Castle Kirkistown present-day the on castle a built he and Savage, le William to acquired.had he territory TheArds area was given the out parcelled he 1170 in Antrim and Down of Counties the conquered Courcy de John Sir When today. seen be still can District and Village the in activity Anglo-Norman of evidence Considerable found andat Road Calhame. ontheManse be also could houses station. of groups small further lifeboatTwo a and cottages, coastguard of row a was there Here beach. the of end south the at located was Cloughey of village original The 2.3 HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT 37 • 38 • 49.00% • 20.95% • was Ireland thispopulation: 1,810,863. Of Northern of usually population the 2011, resident March 27th Day Census On AGE the 2011census. per as profiles Area Output Super Kircubbin1 and Portavogie2 the from generated been have study area Cloughey the for statistics following The 2.4 48.90% • 22.74% • thispopulation: was 4337.Of area study usually Cloughey the the of population 2011, resident March 27th Day Census On 45.14% • NI the of 2011, March population: 27th Day Census On RELIGIOUS BREAKDOWN were maleand51.00%were female; were maleand51.09%were female; were aged65andover; were aged65andover; population; Catholic religion and; population; years years SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE were were belong of of was was the the aged aged the the to usually usually average average or under under were resident resident 16 16 (median) (median) brought years years and and population population age age up 14.56% 14.25% in of of the the the 2.4 SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE (continued)

• 48.36% belong to or were brought up in a QUALIFICATIONS ‘Protestant and Other Christian (including On Census Day 27th March 2011, considering the Christian related)’ religion. population aged 16 to 74 years old in Northern On Census Day 27th March 2011, of the population Ireland: of the Cloughey study area: • 23.65% had a degree or higher qualification; • 37.09% belong to or were brought up in the while Catholic religion; and • 40.63% had no or low (Level 1*) qualifications. • 54.25% belong to or were brought up in a * Level 1 is 1-4 O Levels/CSE/GCSE (any ‘Protestant and Other Christian (including grades) or equivalent. Christian related)’ religion. In the Cloughey study area:

• 24.09% had a degree or higher qualification; HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION while • 36.5% had no or low (Level 1*) qualifications. On Census Day 27th March 2011, in NI:

• 66.90% of households were owned occupied and 29.99% were rented; LABOUR MARKET • 32.11% of households were owned outright; On Census Day 27th March 2011, considering the • 11.11% of households were comprised of a population aged 16 to 74 years old in NI: single person aged 65+ years; • 9.13% were lone parent households with • 66.22% were economically active, 33.78% dependent children; and were economically inactive; • 22.70% of households did not have access to • 57.61% were in paid employment; and a car or van. • 4.96% were unemployed, of these 44.98% were long-term unemployed*. This compares to the Cloughey study area. Of the * Long-term unemployed are those who 1595 households: stated that they have not worked since 2009 • 81.75% of households were owned occupied or earlier. and 15.35% were rented; Considering the population aged 16 to 74 years • 38.24% of households were owned outright; Profile - Area Baseline Audit old in the Cloughey study area: • 10.29 of households were comprised of a single person aged 65+ years; • 67.21% were economically active, 32.79% 8 • 5.58% were lone parent households with were economically inactive; dependent children; and • 60.8% were in paid employment; and • 8.97% of households did not have access to a • 7.27% were unemployed. car or van. 9 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 12.93% • 21.03% • On Census Day 2011,intheClougheystudyarea: 80.19% • 11.82% • 20.69% • Northern in Ireland: 2011, March 27th Day Census On HEALTH AND WELL BEING 79.51% • 2.4 others. or neighbours friends, family, to care unpaid was either good or very good;and was eithergoodorvery others. or neighbours friends, family, to care unpaid day activities; day-to- their limited that disability or problem good;and was eithergoodorvery day activities; day-to- their limited that disability or problem SOCIO ECONOMIC (continued) PROFILE of of of of of of people people people people people people stated stated stated stated had had a a their their that that long-term long-term general general they they provided provided health health health health There • There • While • There • Both • There • While • In • There • There • MAIN STATISTICAL FINDINGS; population ingoodhealth. population withlongterm healthproblems. population providing unpaidcare. qualifications. percentage of the population with no or lower lower a was there average, NI the to was similar qualifications higher or degree a with owner occupied homesthantheNIaverage; unemployed. a was there population relevant the average, of percentage higher NI the than active economically were who population relevant deprived SOA’s. or van. car a to access have not did who households both SOA’s inthetop 11%mostdeprived. places which Indicator Services to ‘Proximity the for except indicator each under measure under 16years thantheNIaverage. places addition SOA’s is was is there is the was was Kircubbin1 a a a higher substantially a substantially the percentage score slightly was a a Living similar similar percentage a highly higher higher in Environment higher the lower percentage percentage of in percentage percentage of top the the residents percentage percentage deprivation 40% population Indicator of of of of most aged the the the the of of 2.5 POLICY REVIEW

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2035 SFG13: Sustain rural communities living in smaller settlements and the open Countryside by; ‘Building a Better Future’ is a Strategy to guide the future development of NI to 2035 and help • Connecting rural and urban areas. meet the needs of the region. The RDS contains • Revitalising small towns and villages. a spatial framework and strategic guidelines and • Facilitating the development of rural aims to provide long-term policy direction within industries, businesses and enterprises in a strategic spatial perspective. The vision is to appropriate locations. create an outward-looking, dynamic and liveable • Encouraging sustainable and sensitive Region and to sustain a high quality of life for all. development. SFG14: Improve accessibility for rural communities The RDS recognises the important contribution by; that villages make to the long-term development of NI. Not only in their uniqueness as a location • Exploring innovative ways of bringing services for residents and as tourist destinations, but to rural communities. their potential to attract smaller scale direct • Promoting integrated rural transport investment. initiatives which meet the needs of those living in isolated areas and in particular elderly It is therefore crucial that proposals contained and disabled people. within the Plan do their utmost to make Cloughey a better place in which to live, visit and conduct business, while promoting opportunities to create and sustain new diverse indigenous enterprises.

The Regional Development Strategy 2035 (RDS 2035) contains a range of strategic planning guidelines and measures that seek to improve the quality of both the urban and rural environment throughout Northern Ireland. The following Regional overarching aims, included in the RDS 2035, relate Development Strategy directly to Cloughey; — Baseline Audit - Area Profile - Area Baseline Audit

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Building a Better Future 10 11 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 2.5 40% almost which of persons 73,244 of population a have to 2001 estimated was In km2) (377 Borough District. Ards Down and Borough Ards of districts administrative the in takes Plan Area The of thePlan area.” environment man-made and natural appropriate,the enhancing where and protecting whilst Plan period, the throughout District Down and Borough Ards in development of quality high a and growth sustainable facilitating in RDS the with conformity broad in is which framework planning a ”Toprovide following the outlines aim; principal and 2009 March 30 on adopted was 2015 Plan Area Down and Ards The ARDS ANDDOWNAREAPLAN2015 coast and theshores ofStrangford Lough. including Sea Irish the villages, along situated largely are of Cloughey, series A outside towns Newtownards. largest the being Donaghadee Plan Strategy, Policy Framework Proposals andCountryside lived POLICY REVIEW (continued) REVIEW POLICY in Newtownards Ards Area Down Plan 2015 Volume 1 March 2009 with Comber and to further extend thesettlement extend limit. to further appropriate be not would it therefore and appeal, recent years, much of which has been approved on the in Villagethroughout place taken has building new house considerable that identifies Plan The Proposal Limit CY01Settlement recreational andtourism destination. a as popularity expansive Village’s the to an contribute beach and Club Golf Golf Ardminnan Castle Club, Kirkistown shops. small of range a and churches three schools, primary two has area District and Cloughey as The landmarks. Road significant Kircubbin off stump windmill the and Castle Kirkistown identifies Report Assessment of Point.Point headlands Slanes Ringboy and Landscape NI The Ards two the the by of contained coast Peninsula, east linear the a along as settlement Cloughey describes Plan Area The sea open between Ballyquintin Point and KillardPoint. the meets it where southwards then and Strangford, and Portaferry between narrows the at waters tidal swift the through extremity, wide expanse of sand and mud flats at its northern a from kilometres 25 some stretches Lough The Sea. shallow island-studdedinletoftheIrish a Lough, Strangford of resource environmental important the share districts Both identity. and character special their distinguish together which varied Borough in landscapes,wildlife features, habitatsheritage and rich Ards especially are that District Down indicates and Plan Area The 2.5 POLICY REVIEW (continued)

Policy CY 02 Housing Policy Areas Outer Ards Special Protection Area

The following five Housing Policy Areas have been The Outer Ards Special Protection Area (SPA) identified within the settlement development extends along the entire coastline from Grey Point, limit for the development of new housing; Helen’s Bay to Ballyquintin Point, the southernmost

• HPA 1 Land at 122A Main Road (Shorelands tip of the Ards Peninsula. The principal interests in Crescent/Drive) the designation are the breeding colony of Arctic • HPA 2 Lands at 41 Main Road and to the rear tern, together with the wintering populations of of 33-35 Main Road (Ringbuoy Cove) light-bellied Brent goose, golden plover, turnstone • HPA 3 Lands adjacent to 39 Kircubbin Road and ringed plover. formerly used as a concrete works (Castle Meadow Park) • HPA 4 Lands to the rear of 252 –264 Main Rd Outer Ards Area of Special Scientific Interest • HPA 5 Lands to the south of Mill Lane The Outer Ards Area of Special Scientific Interest While considerable housing development has (ASSI) covers the same geographical extents as the taken place in recent years, there are still large Outer Ards SPA and incorporates designation for areas of land available for housing development, internationally important rock series supporting particularly within HPA 3, HPA 4 and HPA 5. obducted accretionary prism model for closure of the Iapetus Ocean in Lower Palaeozoic times. The intertidal exhibits the classic algal zonation. The Proposal CY 03 Local Landscape Policy Areas lower shore is particularly rich in red algae which form a dense understorey beneath the wracks and Within designated LLPA’s, planning permission kelps. will not be granted for development that would be liable to adversely affect those features, or A number of notable maritime vegetation combination of features, that contribute to communities occur in this area as well as environmental quality, integrity or character. The internationally significant populations of light following four Local Landscape Policy Areas have bellied Brent geese, turnstone and ringed plover been designated within Cloughey Village; and nationally important populations of eleven Baseline Audit - Area Profile - Area Baseline Audit • LLPA 1 Kirkistown Castle, Windmill and Rath other species of bird. Finally, the invertebrate • LLPA 2 Landform between Portavogie and shore fauna is significantly rich for an open coast 12 Cloughey area. • LLPA 3 Presbyterian Church, shoreline and headland • LLPA 4 Caravan Park and adjoining lands 13 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan . DOCUMENT/STRATEGY REVIEW 2.6 Cloughey • Proposal to reinstate the • Safe bay for usefor water basedactivities • Large area ofopenspace alongtheshore • Provision ofexcellent localshop • group community Strong andsupported • Attractive coastal location • Strengths was that Analysis findings ofthestudy; aspart SWOTundertaken following the The from emerged one. was which of Cloughey Down District and Armagh the Ards, of throughout Councils villages 27 for plans strategic comprehensive formulate to (DARD) NI the and Department of Agriculture and (EBRTP) Rural Development Partnership Tourism Region Scott Wilson was commissioned by the East Border CLOUGHEY VILLAGES: RURAL VILLAGE STUDY (MARCH 2008) OUR IN PRIDE Width • Weaknesses Garden Heritage Somme • Castle Club Golf Kirkistown • Castle Kirkistown • provision at carparking thebeach Good • No puborrestaurant inthe • Noboating facilities withinthebay • Public • OldChurch underutilised • Lackofuniformityinhousingdesign • recreational provision for locals pavilion traffic calmingfacilities of unclear northern Bowling as to approach the Club usage Village square Village road and of the and Pavilion, bowling lack of The • Sewage • Threats Improved • Creation ofvillagenodes • Provision ofenhanced healthcare facilities • oftheOldChurch, Reuse at • Newhousing, enhanced population • Castle Kirkistown • Improve sewage infrastructure • The • Promotion • Opportunities Little • New • Partially • newhousing doesnotsupport Infrastructure • to selloffareas Council ofCouncil trying land • graffiti Sectarian • Volume ofnewhousingdevelopment • Castle Lackofpromotion ofKirkistown • Lack ofadequate centre/facility community • Cloughey • Openspace soldfor development • Traffic calmingmeasures not implemented • within thebay isnotimproved facilities at The Warren facilities character ofthe character Village found onbeach capitalised upon the caravan parks exclusive facility implemented potential proposal housing for treated young infrastructure Bowling access and continues for for sewage people provision the the to Pavilion beach beach, Village pumped to and to Village Square do detract of continues and water or square linkages water into those bay from bay quality is based is as from and and not not the an 2.6 DOCUMENT / STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

ARDS TOURISM COMPLETE MANUAL 2013 Slan’s Graveyard

According to the Manual, the Village today is Located off Ardminnan Road, south of Cloughey, geared towards relaxation with the large beach, the graveyard is situated within a former rath, or acres of sand dunes, golf courses, tennis and ringfort, an enclosure of the first millennium A.D, bowling facilities and excellent playground and is surrounded by a white wall. Within it are facilities, providing a focus for local people and the ruins of a medieval church which is believed visitors occupying the holiday homes that are a to be the Church of Ardmacossce or Ardmacaisse feature of the area. along with an unusual cross-carved boulder. Aerial photography has indicated that the graveyard is in The Manual identifies the following sites of fact the nucleus of a much larger enclosure, which archaeological importance within Cloughey; survives below ground in the surrounding fields.

At one time, it was the main graveyard for the Cloughey/Kirkistown Castle Cloughey/Kirkistown area, and was also the burial place for sailors who lost their lives on the This monument, also known as Eren Castle was notorious Cloughey rocks. The graveyard has an built in 1622 for Roland Savage and is clearly outstanding 360 degree view of the surrounding visible from the coast road near Ringboy. It countryside and outside the wall there is a opened to the public for the first time in 2001 but souterrain, approximately 50 metres in length is currently closed. which was quite accessible until recent years.

The White House, Ballyspurge

Located along the coast, 2.5 miles south-east of the Village, this house was built around 1634 by Roland Savage. It is a rare example of the gabled structure which at that time began to supplant the tower house. It was enclosed in a bawn

or courtyard, of which little now remains but Profile - Area Baseline Audit the gateway. The gables are thick and contain immense fireplaces and chimneys. Each face of 14 the house is pierced with gun-loops.

Signage to Kirkistown Castle 15 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Cloughey Presbyterian Church Saturday 16November 2013 Christmas Craft Fayre from localUlster Scotsgroups. Ulster Scots Agricultural Exhibition and exhibitions an making, Food Traditional Telling, Story Other Scots Ulster Tuition, Lambeg CLB. Junior include Newtownards activities Dunloy Band, McGregor, Accordion Andy Dancers, Junior Highland Greyabbey dancers, Highland Forsythe Kelly performances Band, Pipe Kirkistown includes Folk, Newtown from Festival day two This Cloughey Presbyterian Church, Friday 25&Saturday 2013 26October FestivalScotch Harvest 2013/14) GUIDEAUTUMNARDS EVENTS (WINTER . DOCUMENT/STRATEGY (continued) REVIEW 2.6 otwrs o illah n te passes Espie before returning to Comber. then and Castle and Island Sketrick Park, Country Delamont Killyleagh to and heads northwards Saul then route The through Downpatrick. onto passes then route Strangford the to reaching over village crossing before After Cloughey Portaferry. through and passing southwards Portavogie road coast to the on then follows then and route The coast. the on Ballyhalbert Newtownards to runs and Comber at begins trail cycle circular mile 82 This LOUGHSTRANGFORD CYCLE TRAIL GrantHeritage application for scrubclearance. ina beenincluded have and beach the off sand blown wind with regularly replenished are and Warrenthe of part integral an are dunes sand The grassland. and dry vegetation, strandline saltmarsh, with together Pipit. Meadow and Stonechat as such birds breeding for habitat nesting a as well bee as species wasp ant, and moth, butterfly, of proportion large a mammals.birdsand mosses,insects, support They plants, rare and common of range a support that habitats diverse providing region, the priority in a habitat as Bay Cloughey around dunes sand the identifies Plan Action Biodiversity Local The PLAN2013-17 LOCAL ACTION BIODIVERSITY The vegetation includes dune scrub/slacks, 2.6 DOCUMENT / STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

NORTH DOWN & ARDS DRIVING TOURS CLOUGHEY COASTAL WALK

Discover Ulster Scots (Tour 2) The statutory planning for this project is complete and all necessary landowner permissions in place. There are three Ulster Scots driving tours in the At the time of writing, negotiations involving North Down and Ards Council areas. Tour 2 takes Ards Borough Council and European funding you on a journey along the Ards Peninsula, from bodies were underway to acquire the funding Newtownards to Portavogie and Cloughey, then required. This project involves the establishment around the tip of the Peninsula to Portaferry of a looped walk beginning at the Warren car park, before finishing in Greyabbey. The following running along the beach, following the coastline landmark sites are captured in the in tour. around Slanes Point, past The White House and • Market Cross & Priory, Newtownards then following the Ardminnan Road and Manse • White Church and Ballywalter Village Road back to the beach and finally returning to the • Kirkistown Castle, Cloughey Warren car park. In addition, this project proposes • Kearney Village the establishment of two disabled access routes, • Quintin Castle, extending from the Warren car park to the beach. • Windmill Hill, Portaferry • Kircubbin Presbyterian Church, Kircubbin • Greyabbey

MOURNE COASTAL ROUTE

Landscape improvement works have been proposed at the Warren car park as part of the Mourne Coastal Route branding exercise. These proposals include new bins, picnic tables and seating benches as well as totem signs at both entrances to the car park and an Interpretation sign in line with the NITB Destination Strangford

Lough branding. This work is to be undertaken Profile - Area Baseline Audit during the first two quarters of 2014. 16 17

Visioning Sketches from Schools Workshops CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 3 Consultation Process 3.1 INITIAL PUBLIC OPEN FORUMS 3.2 STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP

Two public open forums were arranged on A stakeholder workshop was scheduled between the afternoon and evening of Wednesday 8th the two public open forum on Wednesday 8th January 2014. The afternoon session was held January 2014 at Kirkistown Castle Golf Club from at Kirkistown Primary School from 3 - 5pm while 5.30 - 6.30pm. This workshop was attended by the evening session was held at the Cloughey approximately 25 local stakeholders representing Pavilion from 6.30 - 8.30pm. These forums were the business community, schools, churches, facilitated by the Consultant Team with assistance sporting and cultural groups as well as landowners from the Community Group and approximately and elected representatives. The purpose of this 80-90 members of the local community attended workshop was to directly inform local stakeholders the sessions. These sessions encouraged the of the Village Plan and identify development community to give their views on the Village opportunities and emerging issues that could be and generated considerable feedback regarding addressed through the Village Plan process. the Village’s strengths, weaknesses and future opportunities.

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Kirkistown Castle CourseKirkistown Golf CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 4 Analysis Conclusions 4.1 ANALYSIS CONCLUSIONS

Following the baseline audit and the consultation stage a series of analysis conclusions emerged. These analysis conclusions were categorised into five overarching themes, illustrated as follows.

TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT VILLAGE CHARACTER AND ATTRACTIVENESS

- Vehicular speeds (particularly at school) - Cloughey has a strong rural character - Double and triple parking at school - Distinctive linear development pattern - No formal car parking at football pitch and - Few vacant buildings access only available through Calhame - Poor quality arrival experience into village residential development. - There is no defined village centre - Good car parking provision at beach and - Weak development form around Village Kirkistown Castle Golf Club Square - Street infrastructure unfinished at Castle - Pumping station is an eyesore Meadows and Shorelands developments - Toilet block is an eyesore - Poor regional public transport connections - Wall at the Warren car park is unattractive - Walking and cycling throughout the Village is - Dog fouling and littering is an issue dangerous throughout village with an absence of any - No formal pedestrian crossing points litter or dog-litter bins between the Village - Lack of continuous footpaths square and the play area - Existing footpaths are in poor quality - Low quality street lighting around school - Pedestrian connections to beach are poor - Trees and planters are in poor condition with no disabled access

- No safe looped walks LOCAL ECONOMY AND TOURISM - Existing rights of ways are not formalized - The Shop and Chippy are well used - No pedestrian connections to Kearney or - Closure of Mauds has negatively impacted the Portavogie coastal paths Village

- Kirkistown racecourse is inaccessible for Conclusions Analysis - No pub / cafe walking, running and cycling - Kirkistown Castle Golf Club restaurant - Cyclists using Strangford Lough Cycle Trail do 22 restricted to members only not stop in Cloughey - Limited business space in the Village - There are no bike stands in the Village - Require more covered bus shelters 23 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan ------LEISURE ANDRECREATION (BEACH & WARREN) - - - - - 4.1 rbe wt qas n srmlr using Warren scramblers and quads with Problem Litter andsmellonbeach No formal slipway onto beach No sheltered withinClougheyBay mooring Coastal erosion isanissue habitats for flora andfauna important are Warren and Beach Cloughey water isexcellentSea quality Council a as beach managed amenity beach Cloughey develop Council to Borough Ards with ongoing Talks ismaintainedBeach by CDCA iscurrentlyBeach inprivate ownership local the community by asset valued highly a is Beach and motorhomes caravans touring for facilities Limited White House The Graveyard,Slan’s Motte, Windmill, Castle, Kirkistown Church, Presbyterian Old Cottage, Lifeboat existing - promoted but not are history assets heritage rich a has Cloughey Limited facilitiesfor beachusers summer the in numbers visitor high attracts Cloughey economically benefit raceduring days at Kirkistown not does Cloughey ANALYSIS CONCLUSIONS (continued) - - - - PARTICIPATIONCOMMUNITY ------LEISURE ANDRECREATION (GENERAL) Noticeboard at theshopisnotwell used and orgainisations could beimproved community groups various between sharing Information wider for need representation andinvolvement a is There group community isanactive CDCA young adults for little offers Village the that Suggestions teenagers for little offers Village the that Suggestions No sheltered seating at play area not cater for olderchildren does and modernisation requires area Play Tennis are expensive courts for non-members GAC Ballygalget at teams youth several are There youth a team have not does club football Local Changing facilitiesat football pitch are poor football(tennis courts, pitch) Existing pitch provision requires enhancement area are highlyvalued play and courts tennis club, bowling Pavilion, 4.2 PROJECT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

These analysis conclusions have informed the overarching aims and objectives which then guide the Village initiatives and ensure that Cloughey develops in accordance with a shared strategic vision. These aims and objectives are listed below:

1. A Collaborative Cloughey - Establish Stronger Partnership Working amongst the community - ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE SHARING of information - ESTABLISH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE REGENERATION OF CLOUGHEY

2. A Connected Cloughey - STRENGTHEN REGIONAL LINKAGES - STRENGTHEN VILLAGE LINKAGES - TACKLE TRAFFIC AND PARKING ISSUES

3. An attractive Cloughey - ENHANCE the welcome and arrival experience - ENHANCE the environmental quality throughout cloughey - DEFINE village FOCAL POINTS

4. AN active cloughey - PROTECT and enhance the natural habitat for leisure and RECREATION uses - ENHANCE outdoor leisure and recreation space - ENHANCE indoor leisure and recreation space

5. A REDISCOVERED Cloughey - REDISCOVER CLOUGHEY’S heritage AND HISTORIC SITES

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1. A COLLABORATIVE CLOUGHEY 4. AN ACTIVE CLOUGHEY

1.1 Increase membership of CDCA 4.1 Establish Cloughey Beach as a council 1.2 Strengthen CDCA website amenity beach 1.3 Introduce a community e-bulletin 4.2 Address coastal erosion 1.4 Reposition village noticeboard 4.3 Develop a network of boardwalks through 1.5 Establish a regeneration forum the Warren 4.4 Develop formal access routes to the beach with provision for wheelchair access 2. A CONNECTED CLOUGHEY 4.5 Develop hides to accommodate bird watching 2.1 Enhance public transport provision 4.6 Develop a slipway for small leisure craft 2.2 Provision of covered bus shelters 4.7 Develop Cloughey Pavilion as the base for 2.3 Information boards promoting regional sports, recreation and beach users walking, cycling and driving trails 4.8 Provision of additional tennis court 2.4 Coastal walk to Kearney and Portavogie 4.9 Develop a multi-use games area 2.5 Safe looped walks throughout rural 4.10 Reconfigure access and parking hinterland arrangements at football pitch 2.6 Enhance the footpath network 4.11 Enhance facilities at football pitch 2.7 Address unfinished roads in residential areas. 4.12 Modernise play area 2.8 Establish a 30mph speed limit throughout 4.13 Provide flexible internal space for sports and the Village recreation 2.9 Establish a Twenty’s Plenty speed limit at Kirkistown P.S. 2.10 Establish a controlled pedestrian crossing 5. A REDISCOVERED CLOUGHEY adjacent to Kirkistown P.S. 2.11 Formalise a layby at Kirkistown P.S. for 5.1 Centrally document Cloughey’s heritage dropping off and picking up children 5.2 Formalise access to heritage sites 5.3 Interpretive signage at heritage sites 5.4 Explore opportunities to fully integrate and 3. AN ATTRACTIVE CLOUGHEY utilise historic buildings 5.5 Celebrate heritage assets through village 3.1 Enhance village arrival points including wide events and programmes establishing gateway signage illage Plan 3.2 Undertake improvement works to Warren car V park 6. A GROWING CLOUGHEY 3.3 Undertake improvement works to public

toilets, recycling area and pumping station 6.1 Formalise facilities for motorhomes Integrated 3.4 Provide additional litter bins 6.2 Encourage more visitor accommodation 3.5 Upgrade existing and encourage additional options for visitors 30 tree and shrub planting 6.3 Encourage a cafe / restaurant facility in the 3.6 Enhance the quality of street lighting through Village the Village 6.4 Enhance the commercial core 3.7 Define village focal points 6.5 Encourage business start-up units 31

View from The Warren CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 6 Village Initiatives

The following village initiatives set out a range of projects which collectively form the strategic vision for Cloughey. It must be noted that this is a working document and as such, is subject to change over its lifetime. The Plan should therefore be updated on a regular basis to reflect changes that may have taken place within the Village.

It must also be stressed that the aims and initiatives should not be viewed as a finite ‘blueprint plan’ but together contribute to the future vision for the Village and contain a degree of flexibility in order to respond to changes in circumstances.

6.1 A COLLABORATIVE CLOUGHEY

Increase membership of CDCA (1.1) Strengthen CDCA website (1.2)

During the analysis stage it emerged that, in The existing village website (www.cloughey.org.uk) addition to Cloughey & District Community is well used and is regularly updated to provide Association, a number of other groups operate information on things to do and see as well as within and around the local Cloughey area, such historical and other useful information relating as Ballygalget GAA club, Kirkistown Football to the seaside village. Scope exists to strengthen Club, the two local Primary Schools and groups the website by incorporating information from associated with the local Churches. other groups operating throughout the Village such as the local football and GAA clubs, Church The Plan recommends that a recruitment drive is groups and the Primary Schools. Furthermore, undertaken to encourage representation from establishing an online presence in social media the various groups in addition to individuals from would allow information to be circulated more as wide a cross section of the local community

effectively, particularly amongst young people illage Initiatives as possible. This will strengthen the voice of the V and at the same time increase the profile of the Community Association and help address key Village. issues through effective partnership working. 32 33 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 6.1 for thosewithoutinternet access. Village the in location appropriate an at available made be could copies hard of number limited a while media, social and e-mail via bimonthly or monthly circulated be could e-bulletin The news. all latest and keeping events upcoming of informed residents of way effective an provide would the website the with in associated e-bulletin an of bulletin form village a of reintroduction The within theproposed area ofpublicrealm. location accessible publicly prominent, more to a located Village strategically the be should 6.4), noticeboard (Proposal Core the Commercial to works improvement with connection In INTRODUCE A C A INTRODUCE R Public Forum Open eposition A COLLABORATIVE CLOUGHEY (continued)

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Enhance public transport provision (2.1) Information boards promoting REGIONAL walking, cycling and driving trails (2.3) Through public engagement with and lobbying both Translink and Down Community Transport, In connection with improvement works to the opportunities exist to improve the public transport Commercial Core (Proposal 6.4), appropriately provision in Cloughey. This will include exploring designed panels providing information on the the potential to improve the frequency of the bus various walking, cycling and driving trails should service between Cloughey and Kircubbin. be established along with bicycle stands to accommodate cyclists travelling through the Village. Information boards at this location would Provision of covered bus shelters (2.2) reflect the proposed boards at the Warren car park. While there are several bus stops located throughout the Village, the community have identified a need for the establishment of additional covered bus shelters at key locations to provide protection from extreme weather conditions. Further investigative work should be undertaken with Translink, to determine appropriate locations for covered shelters. Exemplar Image - Interpretive Signage Findings from the community consultation sessions indicated a preference for the establishment of covered shelters at the existing Coastal walk to Kearney and Portavogie bus stop adjacent to the entrance to Calhame Park (2.4) and adjacent to the old Presbyterian Church. Advanced plans are in place to develop a looped The Plan advocates the establishment of coastal walk, beginning at The Warren and appropriately designed shelters that reflect and is following the coast southwards to the ‘White in keeping with the village character of Cloughey. House’ and Ardminnan Golf Course and then making its way back into the Village via Ardminnan illage Initiatives V Road and Manse Road. While funding for this project has yet to be secured, it is proposed that 34 this will be the first phase of a continuous coastal walk connecting Cloughey southwards to Kearney coastal path and northwards to the coastal path at Portavogie. 35 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan these proposed walking routes.these proposed walking indicates below drawing The of. avail to people local for routes cycling and walking quality high of series a developlooped walks, distances, of varying to provide safe, and ways of rights public these formalise to proposes Plan The walkers. by used longer no are which area local the in ways rights of public was are several it there that Furthermore, identified locality. the throughout network walking local the the strengthen to amongst community desire strong a was There 6.2 hinterland Safe Proposed Walking Routes

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Significant concern was raised by residents traffic speeds through the Village is a key concern, about the lack of footpath provision adjacent to particularly around Kirkistown Primary School. Cloughey Cottages, where the Main Road narrows. During the public open forums there was a Given that widening the road and repositioning strong, collective community voice urging the the coastal defence wall at this location is likely establishment of a 30mph speed limit throughout to incur significant costs, scope exists to develop the entire extents of the Village. The Plan a cantilevered walkway on the sea side of the advocates the delivery of this project as a priority. existing wall, thereby providing a continuous safe walking connection along this particularly In order to deliver this priority project, input will dangerous section of road. be required from local councillors, Ards Borough Council, PSNI and Roads Service. In addition, damaged footpaths should be addressed to enhance the quality of the walking environment, particularly for wheelchair users and Establish a Twenty’s Plenty speed limit at mothers with buggies. Kirkistown P.S. (2.9)

During both drop-in consultation sessions, Address unfinished roads in residential members of the public highlighted the need areas (2.7) to raise awareness of speed limits in close proximity to Kirkistown Primary School. Residents A formal process of dialogue, coordinated by commented that they regularly witnessed high CDCA and involving private developers, Planning traffic speeds along this stretch of Main Road, by Service, Roads Service and Ards Borough both cars and buses. Council should be conducted to address the issue of unfinished roads in Castle Meadows and In response, the Plan has identified a stretch of the Shorelands residential areas. Main Road adjacent to the Primary School where speed restrictions should be limited to 20mph, in the hope to encourage drivers to act more Establish a 30mph speed limit throughout responsibly when driving in close proximity to the the Village (2.8) school. illage Initiatives V

At present, the majority of Cloughey has a speed 20mph road markings will need to be installed 36 restriction of 40 mph while a limited stretch along a demarcated stretch of Main Road along of Main Street has a restriction of 30 mph. with the erection of signage at key locations to Despite the presence of these speed restrictions, make it clear to motorists that they are travelling consultation feedback has shown that excessive in a 20mph zone. 37 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 6.2 and Somme Garden. and Somme Beach Area, Play the access to Road Main crossing families and children road of number larger and summer traffic increased the to due important, equally be would crossing the the closed, is when school months, suimmer During calming measure. traffic a as acting the also whilst and Area Play School Primary the between moving children particularly pedestrians, of movement safe the facilitate would children’s crossing This area. the play to adjacent crossing pedestrian controlled a of establishment the proposes Plan order to In address safety concerns, pedestrian the Establish crossing Village Initiatives A CONNECTED CLOUGHEYA CONNECTED (continued) ADJACENT K TO ADJACENT

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6.3 AN ATTRACTIVE CLOUGHEY

Enhance village arrival points including Undertake improvement works to Warren establishing gateway signage (3.1) car park (3.2)

The Plan has identified three gateway locations As part of the Mourne Coastal Route branding which are considered to define the arrival points exercise, Ards Borough Council are about to into the Village, namely the southern approach embark upon undertaking improvement works to route along Portaferry Road before Watson’s the Warren car park. This first phase of works will Centra, along Kircubbin Road at its junction with include new entrance feature signage, interpretive Links Road and northern approach to the Village signage, bicycle stands and picnic benches. adjacent to Portavogie Road car park. Additionally mounding and windbreak planting around the bowling green and tennis courts have Memorable gateways at these locations will assist also been proposed. in not only defining the boundaries of Cloughey, but of equal importance is the role they will play Building upon these imminent improvement in signifying to visitors that they have reached a works, the Plan proposes a subsequent stage point of arrival to the Village. of works to address issues such as car racing in the car park and the visual dominance of the Emphasis can be placed on these gateways by the boundary wall. It is proposed that alternate creation of new spaces or the installation of art planting bays are developed within the extents of features, the design of which should reflect the the car park to create a curvilinear traffic flow. This character and potential branding of the Village. would restrict ‘drag-racing’ and significantly soften The gateways could also play a traffic calming role the hard landscape at this prime location. given comments received regarding traffic speeds along this busy approach route. Furthermore, measures could be taken to reduce the visual impact of the boundary wall by introducing pockets of planting on the road side to break the wall up visually while a long term solution may be the removal of the boundary wall entirely. illage Initiatives V

38 39 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan n h ln tr opruiis hud be should opportunities term investigated to underground entirely. this facility long the In prominent location. this at artwork promote and structure this screen to Schools, Primary two the by produced mural, to mounted wall works a and planting landscape introduce refurbishment to underway is recent work Station, Pumping Cloughey of part As Pumping Station sensitive location. this at amenity public this screenintroducedto be fencingcould clad timber and planting Landscape Area Recycling recreation andbeachusers. sports, for base a as Pavilion Cloughey Develop - 4.7 Initiative of part as area Pavilion the to facility this relocate to be would ambition term longer A the reduce visual dominance ofthisbuilding. and screen to planting additional and refurbishment internal repainting, external include facility this to works remedial term Short Public Toilets 6.3 station toilets Undertake AN ATTRACTIVE CLOUGHEY (continued) , (3.3) recycling

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Provide additional litter bins (3.4) Enhance the quality of street lighting through the Village (3.6) Additional bins to accommodate both general waste and dog litter, should be introduced in the Opportunity exists to improve the quality of Village, particularly at access points to the beach. lighting throughout the Village, particularly at the Primary School and at Watson’s Centra. Consideration should be given to bespoke designs Upgrade existing and encourage that contribute to local identity rather than ‘off the additional tree and shrub planting (3.5) shelf’ products.

Building upon the recent street tree planting scheme undertaken along Main Road, this Define village focal points (3.7) initiative proposes to extend this scheme along the extents of Main Road where space permits. Two village centre streetscape projects are proposed adjacent to Kirkistown P.S. and Watson’s Scope exists to enhance existing planters and Centra. High quality surfacing, edging and introduce additional planters throughout the paving materials will help to define the hierarchy Village as well as increasing the frequency of of these spaces and promote pedestrian priority. replanting to maxamise floral display throughout The Plan also recommends that overhead power the year. lines are undergrounded at these locations, while Finally, working with Kirkistown Castle Golf bespoke lighting columns could replace the Course, additional landscape planting could be redundant telegraph poles, further enhancing introduced along the footpath adjacent to the golf the environmental quality throughout these focal course car park. areas. illage Initiatives V

Exemplar Image - Floral Planter Exemplar Image - High Quality Surfacing 41 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 2011: - 2010: - 2010: - 2009: - 6.4 In responsibility for itsmanagement orpromotion. private has body statutory in no result is a as and beach ownership the present at the but for Village resource fantastic a is beach Cloughey 2008: - has achieved thefollowing Coastal Awards: Beach Cloughey 2009, Since Tests. Quality have Water Sea out since carry to funding raised year proactively every and Plan Management Establish A View from (A2) Road Main menity 2009, Related) Best Award for ClougheyBeach the Year Awards Certificate AN ACTIVE CLOUGHEYAN ACTIVE Project B CDCA Tidy NIEA/NI Tidy Cloughey Two each Tidy NI/Coca NI/Coca Tidy Award (4.1) prepared Water NI/Coca NI/Coca Cola Beach (Beach/Sea Community Cola a Coastal Cola Clean/Green Pilot Cola As Water Clean C A Custodians Green Clean Awards ouncil Quality Coast Coast Coast Coast plus of

annually. testing this conduct NIEA that recommended is it so designation Beach Amentity of part integral an Good Beach Guide. Successful sea water quality tests are NIEA the in inclusion and beach amenity managed council a as Beach Cloughey develop to order in required be will arrangements leasing and ownership formalise to Council Borough Ards relevantand landownerswith Continued dialogue - - - 2011: - 2012: - 2011: - 2014 Sea 2014 Sea Water Quality Tests. Environment the fund from to Levy TaxDurkan’sBag M Minister grant Awarded 2013: Coast Green for Award apply to Qualified 2013: 2012: Green Coast Award. Water/Beach/ Sea of the Year Award PSNI/Ards NIEA/N Coca Cola/ I Water Chronicle Water Related) Quality Tidy Community NI Community Pilot Green Award Group Coast (Sea 6.4 AN ACTIVE CLOUGHEY (continued)

Address Coastal Erosion (4.2) Develop Formal Access Routes To The Beach With Provision For Disabled Access In light of recent storm damage, the Plan proposes (4.4) that a study is undertaken to access the fragile sections of coastline and introduce coastal Further to Initiative 4.3, the Plan proposes the protection measures where necessary. establishment of formalised routes, providing access between the Warren Car Park and the Beach for all users, including elderly and the disabled. Develop A Network Of Boardwalks Furthermore, in connection with Initiative 4.7, Through The Warren (4.3) a mobility vehicle, stored at Cloughey Pavilion, should also be available for disabled users wishing The North Down and Ards Area Local Biodiversity to access the beach. Action Plan identifies the Warren as an important natural habitat stating that the “sand dunes are a diverse habitat that support a range of common Develop Hides To Accommodate Bird and rare plants, mosses, insects, birds and Watching (4.5) mammals.” The Plan supports the safeguarding of this natural habitat by developing a network The southern end of Cloughey Beach boasts a of boardwalks that will encourage additional rich variety of wading and sea-birds and attracts walking and help limit erosion of the sand dunes significant numbers of bird watching enthusiasts, by encouraging walkers to uses these formalised observing the rich array of bird life at this location. walking routes. In connection with the proposed coastal walk (2.4), the Plan proposes the creation of bird hides overlooking the southern end of the Beach. Furthermore, the Plan also proposes to utilise the former coastguard lookout hut for bird watching given the extensive, elevated views offered at this location.

illage Initiatives V Develop a Slipway for Small Leisure Craft (4.6) 42

The Plan proposes the development of a formal slipway, adjacent to the Pumping Station, to Exemplar Image - Boardwalk accommodate the launching of small leisure craft. 43 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 6.4 - - - visitors. Works include; tocomplexenhanceand this for people local both exists opportunity location, prime its Given hall. indoor an and courts, tennis surface hard green, bowling outdoor an includes complex Pavilion Cloughey the Council, Borough Ards by Managed Develop S Village Initiatives ports bowling green around fencing paladin secure Introducing of Pavilion complex perimeter around fencing security Removing complex. is apublicallyaccessible sports the area this that awareness raise to of area Pavilion exercise rebranding a Undertaking AN ACTIVE CLOUGHEYAN ACTIVE (continued) , R , Cloughey ecreation P

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Provision of Additional Tennis Court (4.8) Enhance facilities at football pitch (4.11)

With a growing number of local people availing of The sports pitch is a well utilised asset by both the tennis facilities at Cloughey Pavilion, there is Kirkistown Football Club and Kirkistown Primary increased demand to develop an additional court. School. The Plan proposes the development of While the preference would be to develop a third a running/walking path circulating the pitch, court adjacent to the existing courts, if this is not along with seating benches and additional tree possible scope may exist to develop the additional and shrub planting. It is also proposed that court adjacent to the existing football pitch. the existing changing facility is replaced with a permanent facility, located to the north east corner of the pitch in conjunction with the reconfigured Develop a Multi-Use Games Area (4.9) access arrangements outlined in Initiative 4.10.

Public consultation identified a lack of facilities for young people. As part of the growing sports base Modernise play area (4.12) associated with the Pavilion complex, the Plan proposes the development of a multi-use games A recurring issue raised at the workshops with the area (MUGA), thereby providing a flexible outdoor two local Primary Schools was concerning the lack sports area for young people. The MUGA would of equipment at the play area for older children. become a central resource to be used during the Given the space available and clear demand, the annual sports weeks held each summer and in Plan advocates the modernisation of the existing connection with Initiative 4.8, could be used as an play area with the introduction of equipment for additional tennis court when required. older children. Furthermore, the Plan encourages the introduction of appropriately designed sheltered seating adjacent to the play area. Reconfigure Access and Parking Arrangements at Football Pitch (4.10) Provide flexible internal space for sports With access to the football pitch currently through and recreation (4.13) Calhame Park, local residents have raised concerns illage Initiatives regarding excess traffic and informal parking when In conjunction with Initiative 4.7, it is proposed V matches are being played. The Plan proposes the that more flexible internal space for sports and 44 reopening of the access road to the north east recreation will be provided at Cloughey Pavilion. corner of the playing field to provide a direct Furthermore, through better information sharing, access off Main Road. A car parking area will also the community should be made aware of the be provided to ensure safe parking arrangements. availability of the hall at Kirkistown P.S. 45 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 6.5 ensure itisretained for future generations. to information historical of cataloging thorough the encourages Plan the heritage, marine rich the mention to not sites, key these of legacy historical celebratethe to order In Presbyterian Church.Old the and Cottage Lifeboat the House, White the Graveyard, Slan’s Motte, the Hill, Windmill Castle, Kirkistown including locality the in sites historical various the by evident history, rich wonderfully a possesses Cloughey 2.3, Section in outlined As through to Castle Meadows, shouldbeexplored. route link potential a including Castle, Kirkistown to arrangements parking and access the enhance adjacent at Slan’s Graveyard while to opportunities layby small a of development the proposes plan The sites. heritage these of each at provided be should parking safe and adequate Furthermore, alternative locations to promote thesites. possible, not at erected be should is enjoy. (5.3) signage interpretation sites to certain visitors to access and Where people local both for accessible is sites these of each that ensure and Ards issues these address to NIEA and Council Borough landowners, with into entered be should Dialogue accessible. publicly reasons not are various sites these to due However, district. and Village the throughout located sites heritage key of number a are there 5.1, Initiative in outlined As Centrally F (5.1) ormalise A REDISCOVERED CLOUGHEY

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Formalise facilities for motorhomes (6.1) Encourage a cafe / restaurant FACILITY IN THE VILLAGE (6.3) In order to accommodate the growing number of motorhome visitors to the Ards Peninsula, the Plan One of the main items raised during the public proposes the formalisation of a safe, overnight open forums was the lack of eating facilities in parking facility for motorhomes at the Portavogie the Village. Furthermore the schools workshops Road car park. With room for approximately four identified the former Mauds cafe as a major asset overnight parking spaces, this facility should to the Village. provide fresh drinking water, waste water disposal In conjunction with Initiative 6.4, ‘Enhance the and electric charging points. Commercial Core’ , scope exists to relocate the Working with Ards Borough Council, scope exists popular mobile chip shop, located adjacent to to establish a community enterprise company to Watson’s Centra, into a purpose built, permanent manage such a facility and agree the appropriate unit at this location. Also, as suggested in Initiative levy to be enforced. This facility should provide 4.7, a long term ambition at the redeveloped secure, overnight parking and therefore Pavilion complex could be to provide a second appropriate management of the facility must be level extension to the Pavilion building to in place to prohibit long term stays. accommodate a cafe facility and avail of extensive panoramic views at this location.

Encourage more visitor accommodation options for visitors (6.2)

With the public survey identifying that over two thirds of respondents were in favour of facilitating a growing visitor base, the Plan seeks to support existing accommodation providers in the Village, including B&B’s and Caravan sites. Establishing further accommodation providers in the Village and district should be encouraged. illage Initiatives V

46 47 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan ulig t te ot ad h cr dominated farm car commercial space to thesouth. the derelict and north the the to by buildings compromised is arrival prominent point this of quality shop. chip the However, mobile the garden and and unit retail agricultural supplies an shop, Centra the the become with Village including units, recentlybusiness several the of concentration of has core commercial location the this recentyears, In area. Square’ ‘The around village developed the original 2.3, Section in identified As 6.6 E Village Initiatives nhance A GROWING CLOUGHEYA GROWING (continued)

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- Define village focal point by undertaking Encourage business start-up units (6.5) streetscape improvement works at this As indicated in Initiative 6.4, scope exists for location as defined in Initiative 3.7 additional retail units, appropriate for a village - Realign the settlement development centre, to be located within the enhanced limit approximately 50 metres west to commercial core. In addition, business start up provide adequate space to appropriately units should also be encouraged on Bog Road, accommodate both the existing and proposed Kirkistown, adjacent to the existing commercial retail in this area. premises at this location. - Relocation of existing residential unit approximately 25m south along Manse Road to accommodate the reconfigured commercial core and adjoining area of high quality public realm. - Small area of high quality public realm in front of reconfigured retail units to enhance the landscape quality of the Village Square and promote pedestrian priority in front of the reconfigured retail units. - Relocate existing fuel pumps to side of shop to promote pedestrian priority to the front whilst retaining visibility of pumps from Main Road. - Provision of formalised car parking either side of new access route. - Provision of service space to rear of retail units. illage Initiatives V

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Somme Memorial Garden Memorial Somme CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 7 Action Plan

One of the key roles of the Action Plan is While these priorities and timeframes indicate the to prioritise those projects that have been agreed prioritisation of projects set out within the identified under each of the overarching aims. Action Plan, it will be essential to consider the time The realisation of these proposals will require restraints associated with specific funding streams, input from a number of various organisations particularly those with imminent deadlines. The and individuals from the public, private and Action Plan table also identifies the stakeholders community sectors. whose involvement in the relevant initiative would be necessary. It is important to ensure that any available funding streams are targeted so that the area achieves the It is important to note that the following Action maximum economic, environmental, physical Plan table should be used as a ‘live’ document and social benefit from the listed projects. In this to ensure progress is monitored regularly and regard, the Action Plan also identifies a range of updated accordingly. Invariably, new projects potential funding sources which are considered and opportunities will arise in future, and these relevant to the specific project proposed. should be assessed against the overarching aims identified and added to the Action Plan table The information included within the Action Plan where appropriate. It will be the responsibility includes the priority of each project, based on of Cloughey & District Community Association demand and the likely impact it will have on the to undertake a regular review of the Action Plan area. Each project has therefore been allotted in order to evaluate progress made and identify a short, medium or long-term timeframe. Here projects where future funding resources should short-term projects refer to those that the be targeted. community would like to see progressed within one to five calendar years. Medium-term priority refers to those projects which could be taken forward and realised within five to ten years, while long-term aspirations would be delivered over the next ten to fifteen years. Action Plan

50 51 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan L =Long (10-15 yrs) (5-10yrs) M =Medium (1-5yrs) S= Short T imeframe 3 AN ATTRACTIVE CLOUGHEY 2 A CONNECTED CLOUGHEY 1 A COLLABORATIVE CLOUGHEY 2.11 2.10 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 Formalise alayby P.S. at Kirkistown for upchildren dropping offandpicking Establish acontrolled crossing pedestrian P.S. adjacent to Kirkistown Define village Define focal points ofstreetEnhance thequality lighting through the Village Upgrade existing andencourage additionaltree andshrubplanting Provide additionallitter bins improvementUndertake works to publictoilets, recycling area andpumpingstation improvementUndertake works to Warren carpark Enhance points village arrival includingestablishinggateway signage Establish a Twenty’s P.S. Plentyspeedlimitat Kirkistown Establish a30mphspeedlimitthroughout the Village Address unfinished roads in residential areas Enhance the footpath network Safe loopedwalks throughout rural hinterland Coastal walk to andPortavogie Kearney Information boards promoting regional trails anddriving walking, cycling Provision ofcovered busshelters provisionEnhance publictransport Establish aregeneration forum villagenoticeboardReposition Introduce e-bulletin acommunity Strengthen website CDCA Increase membershipofCDCA Integrated V illage PlanInitiatives S/M S/M S/M S/M S/M M/L M/L M M M S S S S S S S S S S S L L Timeframe for Delivery Lead Delivery Agent(s) CDCA, ABC CDCA, ABC CDCA, CDCA CDCA CDCA CDCA CDCA CDCA CDCA CDCA CDCA Trans Trans ABC ABC ABC RS RS RS RS RS RS RS Stakeholder(s) ABC, PS,ACNI, RS ABC, PS,RS,DSD Funder(s) / Trans, ABC,PS ABC, PS,NIW RS, ABC,KPS ABC, PS,Priv Potential ABC, HTH ABC, HTH RS, PSNI RS, PSNI RS, ABC ABC, PS RS, NIE CDCA CDCA CDCA CDCA Trans ABC ABC ABC RS RS Potential Lead Delivery Integrated Village Plan Initiatives Funder(s) / Agent(s) imeframe imeframe Stakeholder(s) T for D elivery for

4.1 Establish Cloughey Beach as a council amenity beach S ABC ABC, Priv

4.2 Address coastal erosion M/L DOE ABC, DOE (MD), Priv

4.3 Develop a network of boardwalks through the Warren S/M ABC ABC, PS, NIEA, CDCA

4.4 Develop formal access routes to the beach with provision for wheelchair access S ABC ABC, PS, NIEA, CDCA

4.5 Develop hides to accommodate bird watching M/L CDCA ABC, PS, NIEA, CDCA

4.6 Develop a slipway for small leisure craft M ABC ABC, PS, RS

ABC, PS, CBC, CTC, 4.7 Develop Cloughey Pavilion as the base for sports, recreation and beach users M ABC CDCA

4.8 Provision of additional tennis court S ABC ABC, PS, CTC, CDCA 4 AN ACTIVE CLOUGHEY

4.9 Develop a multi-use games area M ABC ABC, PS, CDCA

4.10 Reconfigure access and parking arrangements at football pitch S ABC ABC, PS, KFC, RS

4.11 Enhance facilities at football pitch S/M ABC ABC, PS, KFC, RS

4.12 Modernise play area S ABC ABC, PS

4.13 Provide flexible internal space for sports and recreation M/L ABC ABC, KPS

5.1 Centrally document Cloughey’s heritage M/L CDCA CDCA

NIEA, RS, ABC, PS, 5.2 Formalise access to heritage sites S/M CDCA CDCA

5.3 Interpretive signage at heritage sites S/M CDCA NIEA, ABC, PS, CDCA

HLF, NIEA, NITB, ABC, 5.4 Explore opportunities to fully integrate and utilise historic buildings M CDCA PS, CPC, CDCA 5 A REDISCOVERED CLOUGHEY 5 A REDISCOVERED 5.5 Celebrate heritage assets through village wide events and programmes M CDCA CDCA, ABC

NITB, ABC, PS, RS, 6.1 Formalise facilities for motorhomes M/L ABC, CDCA CDCA

6.2 Encourage more visitor accommodation options for visitors S/M Priv NITB, Priv

6.3 Encourage a cafe / restaurant facility in the Village S/M ABC, Priv Priv, ABC, PS

6.4 Enhance the commercial core S/M Priv Priv, ABC, PS, RS 6 A GROWING CLOUGHEY Action Plan 6.5 Encourage business start-up units M ABC Priv, ABC, PS

52 Delivery Agents, Funders and Stakeholders: ACNI Arts Council of Northern Ireland HLF Heritage Lottery Fund Priv Private Sector ABC Ards Borough Council HTH Highway to Health PS Planning Service CBC Cloughey Bowling Club KFC Kirkistown Football Club PSNI Police Service of Northern Ireland CPC Cloughey Presbyterian Church KPS Kirkistown Primary School RS Roads Service CTC Cloughey Tennis Club NIE Northern Ireland Electricity CDCA Cloughey & District Community Association DOE (MD) Department of the Environment NIEA Northern Ireland Environment Agency SPPS St. Patrick’s Primary School, Ballygalget (Marine Division) NITB Northern Ireland Tourist Board Trans Translink DSD Department for Social Development NIW Northern Ireland Water 53

Cloughey Beach CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 8 Conclusion

This Integrated Village Plan has been developed The purpose of this Action Group will be to by the people of Cloughey and will help guide encourage community participation, build on local anyone with an interest in improving the Village. capacity and ensure effective local coordination in the delivery of the suite of projects. The Plan sets in place a clear vision for the future of this scenic village. However in order to realise Some initial tasks of this Action Group could its full potential, it will require various groups include: within the Village to work together and be • Identification of relevant funding sources; committed to its delivery. • Realisation of selected ‘short-term’ projects to The realisation of those projects contained within increase the credibility of the Plan; the Action Plan (section 7), will make a discernible difference to the functioning of the Village. • Address needs of local community groups. Securing the delivery of a number of short-term Cloughey is a village which has a strong identity projects, particularly those that can be achieved and one which is steeped in history. Through the through forward thinking and on a modest realisation of those initiatives contained within the budget, will quickly demonstrate to the people Plan, the opportunity exists to improve the way of Cloughey the physical, economic and social the Village both looks and functions. benefits that the Plan can bring to the Village.

The Cloughey Integrated Plan is for all those who Key to the success of this Plan will be a live, visit and work in Cloughey. Its success over collaborative approach to its delivery which future years will rely on a continued process of should be coordinated and monitored by a dialogue and engagement with varying people group comprising of a range of stakeholders and groups from across the Village. from across the Village. While it is understood that the successful progression of the Plan will require ongoing support from both Ards Borough Council and statutory agencies, it is recommended that the Community Association consider the establishment of a Regeneration Forum (Initiative 1.5). This group should include representatives from the Community Association, Ards Borough

Council, local businesses, clubs and societies Conclusion and include a number of sub-groups tasked with taking particular projects forward. 54 55 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 9 Appendices

Appendix 1 - Poster - Public Consultation Forums

Appendix 2 - Feedback from Stakeholders Workshop

Appendix 3 - Feedback from Schools Workshop

Appendix 4 - Public Survey

Appendix 5 - Public Survey Responses

Appendix 6 - Draft Village Plan - Presentation Board

Appendix 7 - Feedback from Statutory Bodies Appendices

56 57 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Poster -Public Consultation Forums Appendix 1 CLOUGHEY VILLAGE PLAN PUBLIC CONSULTATION FORUMS

AFTERNOON DROP-IN SESSION EVENING DROP-IN SESSION

VENUE: Kirkistown Primary School VENUE: Cloughey Pavillion

DATE: Wed 8th January 2014 DATE: Wed 8th January 2014 TIME: 3.00pm - 4.30pm TIME: 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Residents, business owners, community groups and everyone with an interest in the village are warmly invited to either drop in session to discuss the future of Cloughey and learn about the Village Plan recently commissioned by Cloughey & District Community Association.

For the Plan to be successful, it must accurately reﬂect the needs and aspirations of local people so COME ALONG AND HAVE YOUR SAY. Appendices

58 59 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Feedback from Stakeholders Workshop Appendix 2 Strengths Opportunities Pavilion & Bowling club Community Centre Kirkistown Castle Link route from school to Quarter Road Kirkistown Race track – International attraction Formal parking / pick up & set down area at school Businesses at Race Track Coffee shop / tea room Few vacant buildings – Brewery @ Rubane Pedestrian crossing at school Beach Village Gateways sites Football Pitch Get Kirkistown Castle opened full time Windsurfing on beach Business space at Kirkistown Race track Village centre – concentration of businesses Coatsal Path Project Self-catering accommodation Additional Businesses Units at Village Centre Links Road walking route Redevelopment of Old Presbyterian Church – Youth Club – 100 young people Heritage Centre Kirkistown Castle Golf Course (top 100 in UK) Significant History associated with graveyard + stones Any new development must be sensitive Weaknesses Develop old laneways for walking Not enough No defined village centre Traffic speeds – particularly at school (40mph) Informal parking at school Lack of accommodation Pedestrian connectivity – crossing roads Kirkstown Castle closed to public Lack of visitor facilities Access to kirkistown Castle Not much to do for young people Old Presbyterian Church Appendices

60 61 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. We likethetennis court We liketheshop We likegoingto thepark We likethebeach Group 3 Group 4 Walking It’s busy never very CoursesGolf Tennis Courts A Shop hasanice park It hasanice beach It ice-cream Nice Group 1 Group 2 WHAT WE LIKE 2014 18 January St. Patrick’s Ballygalget School, Primary T op 5 likes Walking Park Tennis courts Shop &Chippy Beach Feedback from Schools Workshop Golf CoursesGolf Tennis Court Walks ice-cream Mauds Park Beach Schools Tennis Court shop coursesGolf toGoing thebeach Play Park Chippy Appendix 3 WHAT WE DON’T LIKE

Group 1 Group 2 More ice-cream shops Not enough sociabable places for kids Bumpy footpaths Litter on the beach Litter on the beach It stinks of seaweed More shops / cafe Not enough swimming pools More cycle track – in centre/school/bmx track No cafes Better parks Need ice-cream shop More sports places – football, roller blade/ swimming More shops/pet shop Better wifi

Group 3 Group 4 Didn’t like when Mauds moved Mauds is gone Don’t like the way the park is themed for younger kids Smelly beach There are no activities for older ones Litter The park is old No shops Bumpy footpaths everywhere

Top 5 dislikes

1. No more Mauds 2. Modernised Park for all ages 3. Walking & cycling is dangerous 4. Litter and smell on beach 5. No cafe or indoor activities for young people Appendices

62 63 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 5. 4. Beach/Warren 3. 2. Church 1. track Race Castle Park Shop –for sweets Tennis/bowling School facility clubs Golf Football pitch Beach Tennis club Group 3 Clubs Golf Caravan Parks Tennis Court Pool side Sea Football pitch Race Track Shop Park Group 1 WHAT WE LIKE 2014 23 January School Kirkistown Primary T op 5 L 5 ikes Church Park Shop Football pitch Shop -Centra School Swimming pool&gym Beach Warren Tennis clubs Golf Football pitch Group 4 clubs Golf Shop Park Beach Football pitch Group 2 WHAT WE DON’T LIKE

Group 1 Group 2 Cloughey Toilets Road – no cycle paths/speed/potholes Mauds moving away Dirty Beach Being next to Poravogie Mauds moving Speed limit No Lollipop lady Bowls

Group 3 Group 4 Cars going too fast Drunk young people Dirty toilets Ice-cream shop moved Park equipment – climbing frame Unclean pavements (dog poo) No footpath Traffic Not enough shops Broken bottle on the beach Run down houses Litter Dog poop Need more bins Rubbish Horse poop Shop prices No things for older kids – drop in centre Beach is a mess Plants wrecked People parking in middle of the road (school)

Top 5 Dislikes

1. Mauds moving 2. `Traffic speed 3. Footpath breaks up / no cycle path 4. Not enough things for juniors 5. Toilets in bad order Appendices

64 65 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan

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1. A C OLL BOR A Please indicate if you agree with of lea et. on rear please use the box for comments additional space require If you provided? the following objectives and if you support the suggested proposals 1.1 1.2 1.3 4. AN A CT IV E CLOUGHEY Please indicate if you agree with of lea et. on rear please use the box for comments additional space require If you provided? the following objectives and if you support the suggested proposals 4.1 PR 4.2 ENHANCE 4.3 ENHANCE

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Keep youth involved in decisions CDCA. of needed if set skill the to Add groups. of number the of proliferation the in benefit the see not do but function the for need the with agree I Reps from parentsschool children, with retired young owners families, business and people 56 Seek for newsletter funding newsletter for funding Seek renew. or watsons at noticeborad Paint News letter online Link from kirkistown p.s. Website to cdca website vice and versa or community email Social media etcshops in Info Circulate newsletter by email Everyone doesn't have a computer "quarterly newsletter / noticeboard" posters Leaflets, important very communication Local Enjoyed the newsletter group. community a have events, promote to twitter and facebook Use adverts. wix without site web New E-news should be considered. Check proportion of people with smart phones. park courts/car tennis the at board notice Public Use noticeboard more actively including local events and clubs Give option of receiving either newsletteremailed or hard copy. 60 shared. be could it work, good such do that members the off pressure take would it members more get you If For posters / members ages local new through all chronicle of Incorporate all the villages and townlands down lines communication cut or duplicity out Cut all. represent to group One residents ordinary for point contact plus plans & activities of info Better CDCA already exists and is open to election changes for all facilitate business core / centre to encourage interaction Like this more enable community participation (once a year survey max) tourism. increase would this all, for beach amenity an of creation the for support Increase wheel. the reinvent to having without role this fulfil could CDCA 50 Strongly Agree Strongly Strongly Agree Strongly Strongly Agree Strongly Public Responses Survey 53 60 69 Agree Agree Agree 10 10 15 No Opinion No No Opinion No No Opinion No Yes 80 Yes 100 91 114 104 Yes Yes 4 4 1 Disagree Yes Disagree Disagree Appendix 5 No 35 No 17 28 11 13 No No 13 0 1 Strongly Disagree Strongly No Strongly Disagree Strongly Strongly Disagree Strongly No Answer Provided Answer No 27 Provided Answer No 25 23 17 25 No Answer Provided Answer No No Answer Provided Answer No 6 8 6 No Answer Provided Answer No No Answer Provided Answer No No Answer Provided Answer No No Answer Provided Answer No 2.1 STRENGTHEN REGIONAL LINKAGES Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 56 64 8 5 0 9 Improve public transport connections Yes No No Answer Provided 117 7 18 Promote regional walking, cycling and driving trails Yes No No Answer Provided 119 9 14 Other Suggestions: Trails with good maps,plans with length of walks and difficult areas identified. Areas identified suitable for wheelchairs, mobility problems Regular public transport is vital for residents and visitors Promote car sharing to the commuters to newtownards and beyond. Would love a bus to bangor! Extend the operating times of the ferry, eg from 7.15 on sat/sun mornings and later returns in evenings eg at 11.30pm from strangford Provide more public transport for those who can't drive Feasibility report on options for bridge over strangford lough and lower ards joint initiative Denote coastal walks and establish them Encourage indoor interests for everyone The village is fine -untouched by development Link portaferry with strangford via a bridge Cycle paths, cycle gates for safe locking facillity of bikes Just improve walking trails - footpaths or cyclelanes connecting to portavogie, kircubbin and portaferry - cyclists told to stay in single file Promote more use of existing public transport Buses through cloughey are empty except at peak times Promote beach as visitor attraction Investigate local right of way Provide bus shelters Feel satisfactory at moment ie buses. Age concern & hospital bus provided

2.2 STRENGTHEN VILLAGE LINKAGES Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 59 59 6 0 3 15 Enhance the quality of the walking and cycling network throughout the Cloughey and District area Yes No No Answer Provided

120 9 13 Enhance the quality of the road infrastructure throughout the Cloughey and District area Yes No No Answer Provided

120 9 13 Other Suggestions: Road improvements and walking/cycling networks will bring new visitors to the village Main road footpath extended to shop Bridge from portaferry to strangford Still loads of broken dangerous pavements! Been like that for years now Footpaths are a disgrace, an accident waiting to happen. Walking groups Footpath desperately needed from ice cream parlour to shop raod – treacherous Roads need a lot of improved maintenance Formerly it was possible to walk via mill lane, across to portaferry road and back Cycle paths are a nusiance as are cyclists improve quality of road surfaces. No more roads but better quality A local bus joining up the various villages on a circular route Map and retain rights of way Yellow no parking times required at entrance to calhane park Promote each others attraction to keep tourists in the area / peninsula Cycle lanes which could be used by walkers - cyclists single file However, a lot of roads such as quarter and link need a lot of improvement before cycle/walking trails should be promoted Better quality road repairs Safer cycling /walking 40 mph too fast in area used by children, both local and visitors reduce to 30mph Fix the pot holes

2.3 TACKLE TRAFFIC AND PARKING ISSUES Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 68 42 7 7 2 16 Address traffic speeds along Main Road (A2) Yes No No Answer Provided 116 13 13 Address car parking issues at Kirkistown P.S. Yes No No Answer Provided 110 22 10 Other Suggestions: Red painted areas on main road are totally ineffective and do not curb traffic speed - they should never have been accepted by roads service. The extensive road markings etc on main road are unsightly and of little value in terms of traffic speed, traffic movement etc. Speed limit of 30 mph through the villages and 20mph by the school Care needs to be taken on this issue. People enticed to visit must not be out off by poorly thought through traffic controls. If speed bumps are not an option there are other ways to slow down traffic, i gave an example photo to the principal of kps of one used in canada Address traffic speeds at 30mph zone on rubane road b173 as it approaches main road. Parking is pretty good could be better access for anyone wishing to access the sea i.e. Kayakers, wind surfers. All schools are busy with cars collecting their children. Just be more vigilant/drive more carefully Parked cars appear to have been abandand rather than parked Use the car park available in the village One or two road humps at school would suffice. Portavogie overdid this - now a nuisance. Use carpark for school pick-ups Adressing car parking at kirkistown ps is a priority. No traffic ramps, traffic lights at school ramps along main road Primary school is not in a good condition Appendices No speed ramps Improve road surface north from race course towards rubane Not where there are any problems There are 'boy racers' who will ignore any speedlimit hence more speed traps or a fixed camera may act as a deterent 68 Address entrance to playing fields The traffic speeds are fine. The school needs double yellow lines on each side of the road outside. There is a large car park close by No speed bumps through Create a dedicated drop off / pick up lay by to ensure health and safety of all. This is the most important item Slow speed at achool to 30mph. Traffic lights at school Car park required in warren opposite school Parking on both sides of the road at school is very dangerous - why cant peopkle, including teachers, use the car park and walk? 69 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Address vacant/derelict sites at arrival points into the village 3.1 ENHANCE THE WELCOME AND ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE Improve appearance of Warren car park Establish village welcome sign Other Suggestions: Other Was car parking at kirkstown not suggested before? Who stopped it? stopped Who before? suggested not kirkstown at parking car Was Perhaps the existing car park could be used There is a wide footpath and a long layby for parking culd be created rutruin in shore lough at those to similar block cafe/toilet with replace & block toilet Demolish park! Car There is an adequate car park 700 yards from school parents could use and at park This is an accident wating to happen There is a big car park if people would just use it and walk Speed humps at school parents with school to walking Encourage Speed bumps should be outside k.p.s. When collecting my daughter cars are speeding past more that the 40mph limit cameras Introduce speed Reintroduce lollypop person or a pedestrian crossing Perhaps introduce speed bumpe, etc. On cloughey straight measures car calming school traffic park Specific and a Provide crossing patrol Provide staff parking at k.p.s. cloughey to entrance at Signage cameras? speed Permanent stop. and catch to hard are Speeders ok. "30/40 cars School club park golf in Crossing needed opposite play park Not aware of any problems Speed limit adherance past schools Just maintain uncleaned picnic tables and bins and toilets to sign a welcome design children flowers more make is spelt sure right Cloughey more floral displays throughout the village facility toilet 24hr Provide planting on road side of car park wall. Break up car park with planted areas have public toilets open for use more landscape warren car park and soften the effect of the wall recycling units in to box 'soften' the look enable warren car park the only vacant/derelict building is the church. What is wrong with having that wee church the area around watsons shop is an eyesore and needs to be tidied up by the owners old icream parlour – colour signage new over priority park car Warren divide car park up to stop careless driving by young people correctname Getvillage Borough signs of in all on spelling front at area grass eg frontage improve to club golf Encourage More toilets close to Bowling Green to keep building density in one place not needed as nothing jumps out free glass it keep Just - bad that was park car aware Wasn't Village does look lovely, but derelict for and villages sale/to let signs everywhere. Would be nice to have some local art on display i.e. sculpture, mosaic provide better placed picnic facilities on the warren families young for welcoming or safe very not it's park; car the from further bit a area picnic Nicer toilets public improve natural stay to Warren the like would do I say to have I Improve and update public toilets and screen the block enter best kept awards sign at warren readable by moving traffic saying 'beach and coastal walk' The public toilets are unsightly as are the recycle bins. Too much space is given over to the car park, years ago it would fill up on holiday periods, now it does not. 51 Grass at entrance to village (Castel Meadows) from Kircubbin should be regularly cut there- don't signs already see welcome vacant sites as a problem serves car sizes itsfor vehicles all provides of parking purpose, drive a chance had been missed by Ards BC failing to agree with the owners of the car park. Roads Service during the new Mourne Coastal Have dog wardens on patrol in unmarked vans, name & shame offenders park car of 2/3 remove more picnic /eating areas with wind defence good look to need doesn't - park car a Its improve toilets reduce vandalism around car park facilities I don't think money should be wasted on a welcome sign however the car park does need improved and tidied up have floral displays Strongly Agree Strongly 56 Agree 8 No Opinion No Yes 104 102 115 Yes Yes 8 Disagree No 22 24 15 No No 1 Strongly Disagree Strongly No Answer Provided Answer No 16 16 12 No Answer Provided Answer No No Answer Provided Answer No 18 No Answer Provided Answer No 3.2 ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY THROUGHOUT CLOUGHEY Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 61 52 6 4 1 18 Address prominent unattractive buildings/structures Yes No No Answer Provided 102 22 18 Address littering and dog fouling Yes No No Answer Provided 127 4 11 Additional tree and shrub planting Yes No No Answer Provided 101 27 14 Other Suggestions: Especially dog fouling in the long grass of the sand dunes Add quality information signage Aim for a high award in ulster in bloom competition and other community awards that the council can support such as green flag award that is eligible for public green spaces Replace footpaths along main road so you can push a pram, wheel chair along the straight without having to lift over kerbs Also can horse owners be encouraged to pick up their fouling. Not nice stepping in tht either. Might be good for the plants but not all over shoes!! Everything is fine How would you achieve this Dog fouling is getting worse Positive and routeine maintenance for dog fouling Definitely require dog bin on watson's direction on beach - maybe opposite no.88 main road down on beach Cleaner beach - dog fouling is a major issue Trees will not grow due to the strong winds and sea air. Scotch pines possibly the tree that would survive Landscape warren car park and divide the car park into sections Remember that cloughey church and graveyard are a sacred place - restore yes, but no 'drop in' centre or cafe Dog warden to patrol warreen in high season Ensure existing trees are protected Planting in car park Screen planting to pavilion, toilet block and pumping station Dog fouling has been improved - well done dog owners more litter bins and anti-fouling signage Address horse fouling More dog foul bins Main road littering and illegal dumping needs addressed Put up signs re: dog fouling Warren unsuitable for planting & would spoil the sea view Remove toilet block & replace with multi facility as at kircubbin Golf club tennis/.bowling clubs, new cafe/toilet block enhanced car park, more attractive watsons area Dog fouling is a council problem that would be addressed by a warden issuing just one fine NotDon't sure see where a big problem 'prominent' of littering. unattractive building are Horses fouling both on roads and pavements, educate riders to collect the mess (ie return by car later to clean it up) please Where is the unatractive building? You have already trees and blocked views Dog douling is a major issue in cloughey

3.3 DEFINE VILLAGE FOCAL POINTS Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 47 41 12 13 12 17 Define a commercial core Yes No No Answer Provided 70 46 26 Define a sports and leisure core Yes No No Answer Provided 79 36 27 Define the village centre Yes No No Answer Provided 88 33 21 Other Suggestions: This is a small village, defining cores seems over ambitious and frankly pointless. Besides which there are specific areas for all of these at present. Make warren and car park centre for sports/leisure + casual visitors with cafe Village hubs are vital for the support of community groups and recruiting new young members to the group As above out door local art could be a focal point to visitors a must see on your journey round ards, beside a coffee shop would be ideal Need to think about how the village will grow and change in the next 25-30 years and the limitations on road linkages due to coastal site Don't need to make a small quiet cloughey into a small town have a post signing where things are Nice to have it at different places in village This is a linear village and cannot have a centre Everything is fine Build on current sites rather than creating new sites Sports facility important but core not necessity Golf club is the only possibility Reinstate the sign 'the square' (as it was historically) More summer seats / picnic tables Long established already there. Define how? New village square at watsons

Not needed Appendices Pavilion could be maintained to include indoor badminton courts Cloughey needs a place tht everyone can use - all ages A centre unnecessary The village centre has to be in the vicinity of the pavilion & car park 70 Village should remain as it is Not appropiate for cloughey We have golf course, football pitches, bowls, tennis courts already. Village centre - Watsons corner 71 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan 4.1 PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE HABITAT FORNATURAL LEISURE AND RECREATION USES Encourage the use of the beach and warren for leisure uses leisure for warren and beach the of use the Encourage 4.2 ENHANCE OUTDOOR LEISURE AND RECREATION SPACE Protect the rich natural habitats throughout Cloughey throughout habitats natural rich the Protect Provide additional pitch / play areas play / pitch additional Provide Upgrade existing sports pitches sports existing Upgrade Upgrade the play area play the Upgrade Other Suggestions: Other Suggestions: Other Strongly Agree Strongly Strongly Agree Strongly Keep quad bikes & motor cycles off the warren & sandhills (sign alone does not appear to work) no warren - yes Beach disadvantaged not are walkers dog ir users existing that ensure Must The beach cannot be promoted due to the lasck of council interest of providing liability ins by lease off the owners tests Water Warren destroyedbeing by too heavy footfall beach to access improve already away taken enough - warren on else anything building Without Encourage respect warren, areas for etc.users natural from beach, all of Dog fouling on the warren needs to be addressed The needs tobeach regularly of seaweed be cleaned Get involved young people quads" or skis jet No Windsurfers ok good competition "sandcastle Make amenity a beach public beach habitats natural Which heritage rich re: details some explain to Signage measures defence Coastal cricket Annual games vollyball etcand car of school boats south end for park via small opposite facilities launching Provide More events tolinked beach As as long it isn't motorbikes For the safety usersof beach there needs to be clear regulations about dogs roaming freely on the beach public. this make and tested quality water sea the Get Clear the seaweed off the beach during summer time. as such green for awards green parks flag spaces and for national Improve may be eligible access and for all natural stay to warren like would i but beach The mechanised nothing But not machines, noisy Beach and warren use should be closely defined and requires some form of monitoring, e.g. Beach warden 78 Already a lot of money spent of these of spent money of lot a Already is it as great it pitch football The Provide area park/play in castle estatemeadow Protect areas natural from excess recreation The football pitch needs updating good be also would facility indoor An shop tea a and seats summer more Have rink skating roller Outdoor Maintain play area as council does Ensure all are fully accessible for those with disabilities All seem to be ok as they are access to Wheelchair beach That the pavillion is made available to all for all age groups Provide car park in calhane football pitch time the all open - courts tennis at pitch purpose multi Small track running into turn also pitch football cloughey Make Provide a llifeguard Provison for water sports equipments ie surf, wind/kite canoes. area residential throught not and lane to back entrance change plyus families & pich existing Upgrade maintained well have we what keep Just purpose their for fine are facilities / pitch Grass area ball Basket skateBuild park/area Play area is adequate beach! the of view amazing the with family take to place beautiful shop, coffee - visitors more entice park Bigger Donaghadee have a beautiful new community centre! Would be nice for us! clubs swimming Community cycle, walking Provide area play for 'older' ie children adventure playground The beach is a natural play area As seating a number live atin cloughey, of elderly additional people shorefront more tennis courts - keep streetkids off 60 Agree Agree 45 49 No Opinion No No Opinion No 4 8 Yes Yes Yes Disagree 115 129 74 108 109 Disagree Yes Yes 7 5 No No No Strongly Disagree Strongly 17 0 43 17 17 Strongly Disagree Strongly No No 2 6 No Answer Provided No Answer Provided No Answer Provided No Answer Provided 10 13 25 17 16 No Answer Provided No Answer Provided No Answer Provided 6 14 4.3 ENHANCE INDOOR LEISURE AND RECREATION SPACE Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 54 48 9 9 6 16 Provision of adequate changing facilities at football pitch and beach Yes No No Answer Provided 102 25 15 Provide flexible internal space for sports and recreation Yes No No Answer Provided 97 27 18 Other Suggestions: First question asks for my view on two different provisions whilst changing for football is required, changing for beach is not required Using existing buildings. No new build on or near beach and dunes Lots of outdoor gym equipment available, would be great to see some in cloughey Drop in centre for teens, there is nowhere for them to go in the evenings/weekends many don't want to join church-based activities Need small leisure center (gym) and why not a small swimming pool for exercise Build a public swimming pool Not at beach. Keep beach/waren Quiet & free from too many commercial ventures Already have facilities Changing facilities for football pitch only Changing faciltities at football pitch are adequate The pavilion & school hall are more then adequate No changing facilities on beach Expand pavilion Leisure centre, swimming pool Pavillion could be maintained to include indoor badminton courts Village bingo for all ages - once a week School has hall that can be hired Provide or contact kirkistown for cycle use, especially in winter months when people want to cycle Make sure every generation is catered for An indoor facility would also be good New indoor sports hall required Improve only at football pitch not needed on beach Adequate 'internal space' in surrounding areas For beach changing two of the present toilets could be adapted for that use & the other two used ad toilets Appendices

72 73 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Explore opportunities to fully integrate and re-utilise historic buildings and structures and buildings historic re-utilise and integrate fully to opportunities Explore 5.2 REINTEGRATE AND CELEBRATE CLOUGHEY’S HERITAGE AND HISTORIC SITES Celebrate heritage assets through village wide events and festivals and events wide village through assets heritage Celebrate Open up formal access to heritage sites, buildings and structures and buildings sites, heritage to access formal up Open Provide information and interpretation signage at historic sites historic at signage interpretation and information Provide 5.1 REDISCOVER CLOUGHEY’S HERITAGE AND HISTORIC SITES Centrally document Cloughey’s heritage Cloughey’s document Centrally Other Suggestions: Other Suggestions: Other Strongly Agree Strongly Strongly Agree Strongly were members for projectsThereoriginally. available is eu funding that do not like lottery grants. The old presby church should be investigated by the present church elders and residents who have an interest in the graveyard and Castle and barn would make good wedding receptionattraction and photograph medieval area and historical a as castle kirkistown on capitalise photos wedding for grounds and castle the of use More Football facilities & pitch not fully appreciated Proper access tois required the historic graveyard at slan's Including old presbyterian church time the all open to expensive Too out. day family good a make would that novel Something vistors. and community attract to year each it in festival a have castle the of most the Make Heritage is central to a village like cloughey to history Encourage schools local in engage 55 The CDCA has been offered the barn at kiecubbin castle by the niea and it should be taken up public the to castle kirkistown Open Encourage ulster scots heritage / viking More access to kirkistown castle Document the names of sunken ships in the area Signage - yes but all in english language Capitalise on kirkistown castle as a historical and medieval attraction justify to use a find - public to castle Open house lifeboat the lost already have We church. a as it leave but church cloughey Restore square' 'the at and point focal a it make - site heritage the at All I have useful inforamtion on the history of the bay cloughey with identified be to want who people for database heritage a maintain and Create residents older and visitors as well as residents new for great be would Heritage trail history a Make 59 Agree Agree 61 59 No Opinion No No Opinion No 14 13 Yes Yes Yes Yes 121 118 124 126 122 Disagree Yes Disagree 0 0 No No No No 8 10 7 6 7 Strongly Disagree Strongly No Strongly Disagree Strongly 2 1 No Answer Provided No Answer Provided No Answer Provided No Answer Provided 13 14 11 10 13 No Answer Provided No Answer Provided No Answer Provided 10 10 6.1 FACILITATE A GROWING VISITOR BASE Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 48 47 9 7 18 13 Provide visitor facilities for beach users Yes No No Answer Provided 99 36 7 Formalise facilities for touring caravans and motorhomes Yes No No Answer Provided 80 54 8 Other Suggestions: Improve public toilets. Probably enough caravans already facilities already available at caravan sites but under utilised Make the mot of features we have Castle and Sea. Plenty of caravan parks here already. Its not Portrush- thank goodness Already are caravan sites Toilets only for beach users. Already have private caravan sites litter bins needed closer to the beach a lot of European motorhome pitch up along peninsula at night There are plenty already provide launching facilities for small boats via south end of car park opposite school these facilities would be open to vandalism both of these are provided but maybe need to be encouraged showers in expanded Pavilion Quad for disabled beach access disabled persons access to all facilities improve toilet facilities Toilet block enough Utilise caravan sites already existing There are three caravan sites in Cloughey - we don't need anymore Improve access to beach for people in wheelchairs and with a stick The beach and warren are these for everyone adequate parking also is there Beach could be so much more welcoming Toilets are already there and towing vans & motor homes should be pointed in the direction of existing caravan parks facilities for beach- expensive for limited use through the year. Existing provision in caravan sites visitors tend to mis-use facilities Day trippers seem to enjoy the simplicity that Cloughey beach offers, only thing missing is a coffee/ice cream shop or van 6.2 FACILITATE GROWTH OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 60 31 8 8 14 21 Encourage a cafe / restaurant facility Yes No No Answer Provided 97 36 9 Encourage business start-up units in Cloughey Yes No No Answer Provided 70 59 13 Encourage more accommodation options for visitors Yes No No Answer Provided 90 41 11 Other Suggestions: Especially disability friendly More amenities such as a cafe and coffee shops are a great way to attract returning visitors A traditional pub would be a nice meeting place, there is nowhere to go to meet people. The golf club should host more events open to the public...it is rarely used!! Pub quizzes, discos, etc would bring people together Encourage, promote and support new consumer businesses definitely more businesses If there is only one commercial core/centre then as the village grows and assuming a growth in tourists there will be serious congestion. There should be sub cores eg on ardminnan road approach to the village Take it someone who has had a part in this survey is out to make money? Cafe/restaurants in kircubbin/portavogie/portaferry - not that far away relly. Cloughey is very small, lets try to keep it tht way please. Just make it more tidy Upon moving to cloughey several years ago myself & my family have not been properly established with the community due to lac of community centred and recreational facilities. As we travel to belfast 5 days of the week if would be helpful to accommodate those who don't drive more public transport Try to utilise golf club facilities more first. Business need to centralised in existing area. Facilitate expansion of current businesses and encourage start ups Bar with restaurant I feel increasing tourism for the whole peninsula needs looked at. Portaferry could be a goldmine Why build units and theer are plenty of shops elsewhere lying vacant. Cloughey is a residential area Cloughey is a holiday / retirement locatioon - not a blackpool Need a seasonal coffeee shop or restaurant I do not believe there is sufficient footfall to make these viable. A possible option is for watson's to open up a garden centre with cafe on their site - this would also give an opportunity for them to tidy the place up Cloughey is a small family, quiet village were life is not wary Cloughey is a nice quiet happy village, it does not need to be changed with a lot of development or 'blow ins' changing it intosomehting it does not want to be - run by interferring outsiders purely for financial gain Coastal erosion encourage social enterprises to set up eg. For people with learning disability Further develop the existing holiday accommodation sites. Upgrade to as high a quality as possible Pub Cafe at square or warren Show existing facilities on a map as there are already businesses providing these services

A seasonal tea-shop would be very welcoming for tourists e.g. Visitors to kirkistown racetrack, etc Appendices Cafe should preferably be close to beach/warren Open golf club to non-members for snacks/meals "strongly agree that a cafe / shop / ice-cream shop would be an asset to cloughey - even if it is just seasonal. E.g. Pop-up shop selling treats, hot chocolate, ice cream" 74 Use existing properties if possible "the beach is the main atraction for visitors and yet theer is no proper access Even for able-bodied it is very tricky getting over stones and seaweed to get to beach. At present it is impossible for wheelchair users or even people using a walking stick to get onto the beach" Start up units lying empty in portavogie business start-up units are already in the area and not being used. A cafe is a must, but until tourism is at the top of the local councils wish list. Visitor numbers could make if difficult to be a viable enterprise More that adequate provision in surrounding villages. There is a lot of empty commercial property in surrounding area Not hotel sized accommodation, more b & b's but possibly there may be enough of those already 75 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Additional Comments Additional Sand boards - paths on the warren shop A coffee local core. urban proper of growth allow to watsons at limit settlement of expansion Promote Enlarge car parking provision within reasonable walking distance from castle. Discuss with planning and developer connecting castle lane access to castle meadows road network to provide public through the to route. opening justify to castle the for use museum mini a Find Thank-you. please. residents and visitors for Cafe track, when not in use for safe cycling, running and walking. race kirkistown of use have pitch), football cloughey (adopt track athletics/running courts, tennis in increase an see to love Would facilities. indoor limited as leisure outdoor in increase an welcome strongly would i 11) and (8 boys young two of mum the As be my concerns. routes main cycling would I A theactive safe a problem. cloughey footpaths, growing feel lack and of welcome very be would area beach and warren on damage storm up clear to council from help Extra regulations. litter to attention no pay who louts litter discourage to park car warren i cctv of Provision rubbish of load a What roads. other along expanded has village the years 20-30 last the Over continuous line of houses and buildings from this sign to the existing boundary. a already is There future. the for space development further create to road ardminnan the on sign 30 mph the to extended be should village the of limit boundary southern the and years 20-30 next the over evolve and grow will village the that likely is It constructed. bridge a get to underway campaign a get to need a is There lives. day to day their in people local facilitating and tourists to area the up' 'opening The peninsula is isolated from surrounding counties and building a bridge from portaferry to strangford would be very significant in Cyclists respectno have for other road or make users difference no so will pedestrain cycle lanes restrictions transport public to due appointments hospital & gp to me take to family on rely to Have Provide rubbish bins along main road from the only shop it is about a mile to the nearest bin cafe Local Improve sporting facilities Better beach facilities - its current pavilion' title'cloughey suggestsbe redesignated it should is primarily for bowlers The pavilion No mention is made re: funding for the options - any suggestions? Avoid anything leading to tatty development amenities natural the on Concentrate I feel the primary school is the heart of a village. So more usage of teh hall or activities including k.p.s. Would be great be Would k.p.s. including activities or hall teh of usage more So village. a of heart the is school primary the feel I birthdays, etc for out hired be also could - entertainment for nights 'cinema' or nights bingo village for used be could room hall Badminton available. refreshments/snacks extended could have badminton courts for locals and visitor use. Money could be recouped if through but great small tea/coffee green shop - bowling / courts tennis run council clubs) just (not use could community whole so enlarged be could area Pavillion 30mph? to lowered is this before injured seriously be to have child a Will disgrace. a is school primary a past 40mph of limit speed current the Also addressed. be could parents and staff for parking of issue the feel I p.s. kirkistown from teacher a As experiences these from lot a learned have children the and years the over both warren are areas i believe need to be supported and preserved. Members of the cdca and have takenbeach the pupils for interactive adults and lessons on children school both for visit to place enjoyable an therefore and clean is beach the that important is It sand onto ramp / path - beach to access improved welcome Would Dropped kerbs would make negotiation of pavements much easier with buggies / wheelchairs. pavements are in very poor order and presently a tripping hazard in many places Transport between villages is awful caravaners and sunday school excursions and bus tours on a wet day for goes Same entertained. them keep to nor area, the in stay to people young our encourage to available jobs no are There services. these for villages other to travel to have and chemist or doctor no have We a growing community. and shop one only has Cloughey shop centra the be to seems feature Best castle. the notice people Few through. drive to going a commented as 'pretty'on being or been theroad has main site, beach a caravan cloughey specifically featureless Unless The pavillion needs to be used by the whole community and not just the bowling club There are a lot of new developments in the village but it still feels like a holiday village. village. the to heart community a develop to nice be would It Litter bins between somme park and watsons tourists with help also could This to a service of bus from Continuity ballywalter bangor. Entrance to calhane park - double yellow lines Car parking in football field for players road calhane of entrance at shelter Bus Additional Comments Does every small village have to be turned into a business/profit making area? We can welcome some visitors so long as they treat areas like the warren/beach with respect. Ie not use the grass area as a bbq and burn the grass, leave small boulders & rubbish behind. Horses hooves & pooh - not good to turn a corner and walk into. Too many unexpected holes to fall into/break a leg etc. They can easily access the beach without trampling over the warren. Over 35 years ago the warren was in far better order. - i wonder why. Keep cloughey small and quiet please. Tidy up area (community 'tidy' day. Maintian roads. Larger (not too large) signs. The warren in not just for dogs. The car park is very 'grey'. Update the toilets. Consider 'summer' facility. Something for teenagers eg skateboard park. Shelter which allow seaview - multi purpose open picnic shelter with bus. Derelict sits tidied up. Watsons corner is brilliant but a shop might be opened elsewhere at other end of village. Keep it afe & simple but make it beautiful Cloughey is a village and should be kept as a village. Smarten it up but don't change it I would like a shelter when waiting on a bus to poraferry or newtownards when its raining. At the calhame bus stop there is nowhere to stand out of the wind & rain I don't want cloughey to change - keep it the way it is....quiet. The natural beauty of the village should be maintained. If its not broken, then don't fix it Define interactive buildings/structures. Building that are neglected & let run down - maybe. I do not believe it necessary to have all commerce in one central area. The village is spread out along the main road and commercial units (village shop etc) may be best places at any point along the road. Would like to wish the meeting a useful and successful outcome The school parking soes not need addressed by additional parking. The teachers, parents & visitors should park in the esisting public car park and walk 150 yards to the school with assisted road crossing at peak times. Double yellow lines should be placed around the school as very dangerous Business units to be centralised at watsons where they can be sustained 12 months per year. Additional leisure facilities to be situated at football pitch beterrn shorelands and calhane. No public money to be spent on stand alone builsding to be rented out as business premises. Remember we are not a newcastle or portrush. All plans have to be sensible and sustainable 12 months per year. We should not be relying on tourist to keep us afloat. Too reliable on weather Footpaths in general need attention and flags replaced. Kerbs at house entrances need dropping for buggies and wheelchairs. No speed humps Not sure on this survey Great to do everything but where is the money. Got to encourage commerce and all else will improve to various degrees. Leisure and sport are great but expansion will not really generate development / jobs but they are great for young people who have little else to do in the village Additional waste bins between shop and existing bins - these are about 3/4 mile from the shop Make a proper concrete promenade Proper concrete disabled access to beach - near school and path at doctor's house Toilets open everyday, clean and left open to dusk More seating at or near promenade Road signage cleaned. Think about building a 'fold' - residential residence for the elderly Watson family at 'centra cloughey' have a development plan to extend their retail premises. The plans include a building extension at 'centra' to include butchers processing and retail to market beef cattle produced from our family farms. Also to develop hardware, diy, farm and building supply business which now exist on our site - with the possibility of including some retail units for fast food, restaurant and additional retail units for services not at present in the village Only two dog bins in cloughey - one at main car park and one beside childrens play area so nothing from there towards watson's corner. Very surprisingly, there is not a lot of dog fouling but this could still happen - could be placed at slipway down opposite buenavista. Beach is amazing, let's tell everyone! Access to castle- opening hours? Events for dogs - cloughey has loads The market forces will determine the viability of commercial options Appendices

76 77 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Additional Comments Additional happen to waiting accident an a This road. of part narrow very on area) office post (old cottages past footpath No improved. and repaired Footpaths a hazard for everyone because of broken, uneven slabs. No drop kerb for buggy, wheelchair or elderly use. Needs to be development tourist or commercial on warren now too heavy & protective measures needed. Cloughey is a rual residential area which wuld Footfall not be enhanced 3above. by see - 30mph to offically limit speed cut to road main of middle in neck' 'bottle lane two genuine Create /removed. softened needs sign) ferry elephant white (and - mess a is architecture/signage Road year. the of 95% empty 95% is which park car Additional sinage along warren trails for dog walking. Remove ugly toilet block/replade eith single autmatic facility. Grass over 2/3 'Quiet'. is. it way the it keep change to cloughey want don't I raining. its when newtownards or portaferry to bus a for go i when soaked get & frive don't I stop. bus calhame at shelter bus a like would I playing fields should be cleaned up and pitch used more. at room Changing park. & school at limit Speed warren. through way walk cleaner Better, fouling. Dog better. be could area Beach by the residents & visitors. should be done as soon as [ossible. Then a path by the shore could be made with seats here this & there of which would be appreciated fortification & warren the of place takes erosion further no that important is It tranquility. its maintain to made effort every tables on warren near the beach for bbqs. Cloughey is a quiet & peaceful village & this aspect should always be borne in mind & buidlers don't think on the families they are building for. A place where wheelchair & disabled car get onto the beach. More picnic play park for children. Shorelands has a lovely green area, im sure they could put a small play park a for children also castle incorporate to meadow need builders the cloughey in developements more are there if feel I slands. at yard grave old the club, gold castel, hate toI would see tooas toitsit much change cloughey, is. heavenly Its is itsThere point. beach is so selling much history with the Something needs to be done about the condition of the road surface on the kircubbin road urgently! estate. meadow castle in area play safe seea to like would I cloughey. in community & children the by use for centre sports indoor new a see to like would I that. like place a in live to want don't i andf place type portstewart / newcastle new a it make and village the spoil just will it through got plans these of any If peaceful. and quiet is it because cloughey to come People survey this in stuff other of lot a that helpful more be roadwould lane/main calhame of bottom at shelter Bus not. is it something it make to trying stop would people wish i and is it as beautiful is Cloughey A bar and restaurant, independant from golf club, would be nice - not everybody can afford golf club fees. Retain the less moreand formalised leisure relaxed of cloughey feel roads. cyclists, non-footpath on pedestrians, etc;of for the driving Encourage safer benefit especially less or 30mph to school at limit speed road main Reduce enforced. are limits speed 30mph Ensure started club badminton a see to like Would everyone to open when better was court the why is which nights certain on club tennis a afford or attend can everyone Not months. summer during go to less place one thecloughey Since itof making closing courts tennis to and members - this off thefamilies only give has young public many years ago. had we like team football cloughey another of start the encourage could thi9s - updated be to need facilities changing and pitch Football not frame does a design good have The climbing Playground needs to be better. Speed bumps outside k.p.s. 'Quiet' it. change to want don't and is it as kept be to cloughey like would I rain. and wind the of out stand to where no is there stop bus calhane the at raining is it when newtownards or portaferry to bus a on waiting when shelter a like would I have are very old fashioned. I would like to see play areas inlarge estates such as castlemeadows. Cloughey lacks safe play areas for children - the facilities we There to needs be better restrictions speed the crossing road of and along main car some kind for theand parking school da Additional Comments The village should be kept as the quiet, peaceful area that attracted me to live here in the first instance. Cloughey is a great place to live now. It would be a great shame if its character was changed by uncalled for regeneragtion. Whilst improvements can be made, these should not be to the detrement of what is here now From castle meadows to cloughey (from kircubbin) the road surface has not been completely resurfaced. It is now very uneven and bumpy and can be a danger to cars. As sides of road are so uneven it forces cars to utilise centre section of road. Roads service should be informed and work carried out Suggest encourage cloughey as a destination - public transport (cross-peninsula) accommodation and restaurants/cafes to be considered. We have lived for a lifetime in cloughey and have been very happy with the laid back life in the village. We feel a lot of these proposals are changing 'the village' appearl of cloughey. If we wanted all the changes proposed then we'd live in a town with those facilities. To change the appearance of the warren is to interfere with natural habitat and take away the natural beauty of the warren. In conclusion i feel cdca has too much power in their hands & are changing cloughey not for the better! And i would suggest what is needed is a much bigger & representative group in its place. If the derelict buildings aforementioned is the old presbyterian church i would wonder what re-utilies means (is it a a cafe) cloughey village is & has alwasy been a lovely village & i feel it is slowly being turned into a 'few peoples idea of what they think! Perhaps at the public meeting on 20 march it could be explained the strengh that the finished plan will have in influencing regional & local government decisions with regards to local wishes Appendices

78 79 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Draft Draft Village Plan -Presentation Board Appendix 6 CLOUGHEYINTEGRATED VILLAGE PLAN PUBLIC SURVEY FINDINGS

PUBLIC SURVEY RESPONSE PERIOD KIRKISTOWN Two Weeks (Sat 15th Feb - Fri 28th Feb 2014) RACE TRACK PORTAVOGIE 142 PUBLIC SURVEYS RECEIVED (113 - feedback box, 12 - post, 17 - online)

PROFILE OF RESONDENTS

GENDER 33% Male 49% Female (18% - not speciﬁed)

AGE 0% 0-15 yrs 6% 16-30 yrs 21% 31-45 yrs 33% 46-65 yrs 24% 66+ yrs (16% - Not speciﬁed)

RESIDENT IN THE AREA 6% 0-2 yrs 16% 3-10 yrs 54% 11+ yrs 4% Seasonal Visitor 4% Don’t live in area (16% - not speciﬁed)

TOP SIX OBJECTIVES 1) Protect and Enhance the Natural Habitat for Leisure and Recreation Uses (4.1) 2) Establish Effective Sharing of Information (1.2) 3) Strengthen Regional Linkages (2.1) 4) Establish Stronger Partnership Working amongst the Community (1.1) 5) Centrally Document Clopughey’s Heritage (5.1) 6) Strengthen Village Linkages (2.2)

Cloughey Road (A2) TOP SIX SUGGESTED AIMS 1) Protect the rich natural habitats throughout Cloughey (4.1) 2) Address littering and dog fouling (3.2) 3) Open up formal access to heritage sites, buildings and structures (5.1) 4) Provide information and interpretation signage at hisoric sites (5.1) 5) Centrally document Cloughey’s heritage (5.1) 6) Celebrate heritage assets through village wide events and festivals (5.2) 2.4

6.5 AIM 1: A COLLABORATIVE CLOUGHEY 1.1 Establish Stronger Partnership Working amongst the Community 1% 1% 4% Kircubbin Road 10% 2.8 Strongly Agree 4.4 35% Agree 3.1 No Opinion Disagree 6.1 Strongly Disagree 3.5 No Answer Provided 49% 2.5 1.4 KIRKISTOWN 4.2 1.2 Establish Effective Sharing of Information 4.9 CASTLE 3% 0% 6% 5.4 4.8 7% Strongly Agree 5.3 Agree 2.3 42% No Opinion 5.2 Disagree 3.3 Quarter Road Strongly Disagree 2.8 42% No Answer Provided 4.7 3.1 4.13 1.3 Establish Active Participation in the Regeneration of Cloughey 2.7 6.3 CLOUGHEY 4% PRESBYTERIAN 3% 9% Strongly Agree 4.3 CHURCH Agree 7% 40% Main Road (A2) No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 37% 2.8

3.2 AIM 2: A CONNECTED CLOUGHEY 2.1 Strengthen Regional Linkages 3.2 0% 4% CLOUGHEY 6% 3.3 6% PAVILLION Strongly Agree KIRKISTOWN Agree 4.3 39% GOLF CLUB No Opinion Disagree 2.3 Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 3.3 45%

2.9 2.7 2.2 Strengthen Village Linkages DRAFT PROPOSALS 2.11 2% 0% 11% KIRKISTOWN 4% Strongly Agree 2.10 PRIMARY SCHOOL Agree 41% No Opinion 3.3 A COLLABORATIVE CLOUGHEY Disagree Strongly Disagree 4.6 1.1 Increase membership of CDCA 4.10 42% No Answer Provided 1 4.12 4.11 1.2 Strengthen CDCA website 2.3 Tackle Trafﬁc and Parking Issues 4.12 4.11 1.3 Reintroduce community bulletin / e-bulletin 1% 11% 3.7 5% Strongly Agree 2.2 1.4 Reposition village noticeboard Agree 5% 2.9 48% No Opinion 3.4 1.5 Establish a fully representative regeneration forum Disagree Strongly Disagree 3.6 30% No Answer Provided 2.5 A CONNECTED CLOUGHEY

4.1 2.1 Investigate opportunities to enhance public transport provision with Translink and Down Community Transport AIM 3: AN ATTRACTIVE CLOUGHEY 2 3.1 Enhance the Welcome and Arrival Experience 2.2 Provision of covered bus shelters 1% 13% Strongly Agree 2.3 Strategically located information boards and bike stands promoting regional walking, 6% 3.7 36% Agree cycling and driving trails 5% No Opinion 2.6 CLOUGHEY Disagree BEACH 2.4 Develop coastal walk to Kearney and Portavogie Strongly Disagree 3.4 No Answer Provided 2.5 Develop safe looped walks throughout rural hinterland – explore opportunities to reopen 39% 2.2 public right of ways

3.2 Enhance the Environmental Quality throughout Cloughey 5.4 2.6 Create continuous footpaths throughout the village and address damaged surfacing – 1% 13% footpath from St. Patrick’s Primary School and Tullymally Road. 3% Strongly Agree 4% Agree 2.7 Address un nished roads at Castle Meadows and Shorelands residential areas. 43% 3.5 No Opinion Disagree 1.4 2.8 Establish a 30mph speed limit throughout the village Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 2.9 Establish a Twenty’s Plenty speed limit at Kirkistown P.S. 36% 2.3

6.4 2.10 Establish a controlled pedestrian crossing at Kirkistown P.S. 3.3 Deﬁne Village Focal Points

12% 3.1 2.11 Formalise a layby at Kirkistown P.S. for dropping o and picking up children

Strongly Agree 8% 33% 3.1 Agree No Opinion 9% Disagree AN ATTRACTIVE CLOUGHEY 4.5 Strongly Disagree 9% 3.1 Enhance village arrival points including the establishment of gateway signage No Answer Provided 3 29% 3.2 Undertake improvement works to Warren car park

3.3 Undertake improvement works to public toilets, recycling area and pumping station AIM 4: AN ACTIVE CLOUGHEY 4.1 Protect and Enhance the Natural Habitat for Leisure and Recreation 3.4 Provide additional litter bins Uses 1% 4% 3.5 Upgrade existing and encourage additional tree and shrub planting 3% Portaferry Road (A2) 2.8 5% Strongly Agree 3.6 Enhance the quality of street lighting through the village Agree No Opinion 3.7 De ne village focal points – The Warren, The Square Disagree 32% 55% Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided AN ACTIVE CLOUGHEY 4.2 Enhance Outdoor Leisure and Recreation Space

Manse Road 4.1 Establish Cloughey Beach as a council amenity beach 10% 4% 4% 4 Strongly Agree 4.2 Address coastal erosion Agree 6% 42% 5.3 No Opinion 4.3 Develop a network of boardwalks through the Warren Disagree 5.2 Strongly Disagree 4.4 Develop formal access routes to the beach with provision for wheelchair access No Answer Provided 34% 5.3 4.5 Develop hides to accommodate bird watching

4.3 Enhance Indoor Leisure and Recreation Space 2.4 4.6 Develop a slipway for small leisure craft 11% 4% Strongly Agree 4.7 Develop Cloughey Pavilion as the base for sports, recreation and beach users 6% 38% Agree No Opinion 4.8 Provision of additional tennis court 7% Disagree Strongly Disagree 4.9 Develop a multi-use games area No Answer Provided 34% ARDMINNAN 4.10 Recon gure access and parking arrangements at football pitch GOLF CLUB 4.11 Develop a running track and changing facilities at football pitch

AIM 5: A REDISCOVERED CLOUGHEY 4.12 Modernise play area and provide sheltered seating. 5.1 Rediscover Cloughey’s Heritage and Historic Sites 0%1% 7% 4.13 Provide exible internal space for sports and recreation (Pavilion, Kirkistown P.S. Hall) 9% Strongly Agree BALLYGALGET Agree 41% GAA CLUB No Opinion Disagree A REDISCOVERED CLOUGHEY Strongly Disagree No Answer Provided 5.1 Centrally document Cloughey’s heritage 42% 5 5.2 Formalise access to heritage sites Appendices 5.2 Reintegrate and Celebrate Cloughey’s Heritage and Historic Sites 1%

0% KEY 5.3 Provision of interpretation signage at heritage sites 7% Existing Buildings 10% Strongly Agree Public Green Space 5.4 Explore opportunities to fully integrate and re-utilise historic buildings and structures 39% Agree Ballygalget Road Pitch / Play Area No Opinion Existing Vegetation 5.5 Celebrate heritage assets through village wide events and programmes Disagree Proposed Development Strongly Disagree High Quality Public Realm No Answer Provided 43% High Quality Surfacing Tree / Hedge Planting A GROWING CLOUGHEY Gateway 6.1 Formalise facilities for touring caravans and motorhomes 80 30mph Speed Limit Signage 6 AIM 6: A GROWING CLOUGHEY 20mph Speed Limit Signage 6.2 Encourage more visitor accommodation options for visitors 6.1 Facilitate a growing visitor base Bird Hide 9% Bin 6.3 Encourage a cafe /restaurant facility Strongly Agree Picnic table 13% 34% Agree 6.4 Enhance the commercial core ST. PATRICK’S Bus Shelter N No Opinion 5% PRIMARY SCHOOL Interpretation Board Disagree Noticeboard 6.5 Encourage business start-up units 6% Strongly Disagree Bike Stand No Answer Provided ST. PATRICK’S Proposed Walking Route 33% RC CHURCH Continuous Footpath 6.2 Facilitate growth of the local economy Settlement Development Limit 2.6 15% Strongly Agree Agree 10% 42% No Opinion

6% Disagree Strongly Disagree 5% No Answer Provided

22% 81 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan Feedback Bodies from Statutory - Consultation meetingheldon15thMay 2014 - Feedback received on18thMarch 2014 - Feedback received 18thMarch 2014 Appendix 7 DOE PlanningService OE Marine D DOE Marine - Noconcerns raised - Noconcerns raised DRD RoadsService T ranslink ivision NIEA DOE Marine Division - Feedback received on 18th March 2014

• While DOE Marine Division has no statutory responsibility for addressing coastal erosion issues - for example, in the construction, maintenance or repair of coastal defences - it has an ancillary role as the marine licensing authority.

• Anyone wanting to construct a coastal defence below the high water mark, either to address coastal erosion or to mitigate the potential for it, must apply to DOE Marine Division for a marine license.

• The document is very timely, as it coincides with DOE Planning’s current consultation on the draft Strategic Planning Policy Statement, and its references to avoiding development in areas at significant risk for coastal erosion. Appendices

82 83 CLOUGHEY Integrated Village Plan The • firststep inlocalcommunities animportant inClougheymarks The work currently beingundertaken • DOE • With • - Feedback received 18thMarch 2014 DOE PlanningService taking aninteresttaking involved andbeingactively inthefuture development oftheirarea. including thepreparation ofDevelopment Plans willtransfer over to localcouncils. will shapethelocaldevelopment plan. the programme andfindingsfrom for any delivery project future publicmeetings. Village Planning the reorganisation Plan Service will be requested able of to Local be to used Government be kept to prepare informed in the April of local progress 2015, council’s responsibility made community on the for Village plan planning Plan which, including powers, in turn DRD Roads Service - Consultation meeting held on 15th May 2014

• The DRD Minister is keen to promote cycling throughout Northern Ireland and has established a dedicated cycling unit in Clarence Court to take this initiative forward.

• Proposals to enhance the footpath network throughout the Village and at Ballygalget have been passed through to the Forward Planning Unit.

• Studies have indicated that widening the road and realigning the coastal defence wall, adjacent to the Cloughey cottages, to provide a continuous footpath would require considerable engineering works and incur significant costs. However, options to install a cantilevered walkway on the sea side of the wall have not been investigated and therefore may be feasible.

• Roads Service are currently in discussion with bond holders for Castle Meadows to address unfinished roads throughout the development and establish a footpath along Kircubbin Road.

• Roads Service are taking a scheme forward to upgrade the street lighting adjacent to Kirkistown Primary School. It was suggested that this scheme could mark the first phase of upgrading the street lighting throughout the whole village. Furthermore it was noted that Roads Service fix their lighting columns to NIE owned poles. In conjunction with any proposals to underground powerlines in the village, new lighting columns would be required. Appendices

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