(Public Pack)Agenda Document for Planning Committee, 18/08/2015

Democratic Services Section Chief Executive’s Department Belfast City Council City Hall Belfast BT1 5GS

11th August, 2015

MEETING OF PLANNING COMMITTEE

Dear Alderman/Councillor,

The above-named Committee will meet in the Banqueting Room - City Hall on Tuesday, 18th August, 2015 at 5.00 pm, for the transaction of the business noted below.

You are requested to attend.

Yours faithfully,

SUZANNE WYLIE

Chief Executive

AGENDA:

1. Apologies

2. Declarations of Interest

3. Routine Correspondence - Taxi Rank in Donegall Square (for notation) (Pages 1 - 2)

4. Area of Special Scientific Interest - Belvoir Area (for notation) (Pages 3 - 16)

5. Appeal Decisions Notified - (for notation) (Pages 17 - 18)

6. Delegated Decisions Issued - (for notation) (Pages 19 - 26)

7. Reconsidered Item - Z/2015/1518/F 362 Woodstock Road (Pages 27 - 32)

8. Reconsidered Item - Z/2013/1483/F St Thomas' Hall, 138a Lisburn Road (Pages 33 - 48)

9. Z/2015/0180/F - Clarendon Park, Somerdale Park (Pages 49 - 56)

10. Z/2014/0601/F - 12-20 Donegall Road and 7-21 Bradbury Place (Pages 57 - 64)

11. Z/2010/0245/F - 55-71 Ormeau Road (Pages 65 - 76) - 2 –

12. Z/2015/0021/A - Signage on Lower Ormeau Road and Cromac Street (Renewing the Routes) (Pages 77 - 84)

13. LA045/2015/0294/A - Signage on Newtownards Road (Renewing the Routes) (Pages 85 - 96)

14. Miscellaneous Items

15. DoE Listed Buildings Consultations (Pages 97 - 104)

16. Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (Pages 105 - 114)

17. Financial Report - Quarter 1 2015/2016 (Pages 115 - 122)

18. Place-Making Symposium for Councils (Pages 123 - 128)

19. Planning Committee - Continuing Development Programme (Pages 129 - 134)

Appeal Decisions Notified between 24 July and 7 August 2015

Appeal Ref Location Proposal Ref No Outcome Appellant Decision Date

72 Upper Malone Road, Unauthorised construction Partially Malone Ridge 2014/E0021 EN/2014/0166 03/08/2015 Belfast of a housing development allowed Ltd

Retention of Temporary Car 2014/A0220 99 & 99a Joy Street, Belfast Park Z/2013/1151/F Dismissed LCP Ltd 03/08/2015

Change of use to restaurant including new external deck 46-48 Stranmillis Road, 2014/A0170 and seating area to front Z/2014/0455/F Allowed Little Wing 04/08/2015 Belfast and side, extract chimney to front and bin store to rear.

Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued Decision Issued From: 8/3/2015 12:00:00To: 8/7/2015 AM 12:00:00 AM

Reference Proposal Location Date Decision Applicant Agent Number Issued LA04/2015/0082/A Shop Sign 140 North Queen Street 8/4/15 David McClay Belfast 12 Ballyduff BT15 1HQ Gardens Newtownabbey BT36 6XG LA04/2015/0116/LDEHouse of multiple occupation 35 Stranmillis Gardens 8/4/15 Angela Curran Piney Rentals Ltd 42 (HMO) Belfast 2A Quoile Brae Stranmillis Road BT9 5AT Strangford Belfast Road BT9 5AA Downpatrick BT30 6SD LA04/2015/0143/LDPImprovement works are proposed Ballyaghan Upper Service 8/4/15 Northern Ireland RPS Elmwood House within the existing NI Water Reservoir 5 Upper Castle Park Water 74 Boucher Road Service Reservoir site to facilitate Belfast BT15 5FG Westland House Belfast the deployment of emergency Old Westland BT12 6RZ tankering operations, if required Road during extreme weather Belfast conditions. The works include BT14 6TE enlargement/construction of turning head, widening at tight bends, existing stone pillars to be dismantled, stored and rebuilt in new location, new field gate to match existing

Page 1 of 8 Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued Decision Issued From: 8/3/2015 12:00:00To: 8/7/2015 AM 12:00:00 AM

Reference Proposal Location Date Decision Applicant Agent Number Issued LA04/2015/0175/F Single storey extension to front of 82 Kilcoole Park 8/4/15 G Foster 82 T McCoey 3 Thirlmore dwelling Belfast Kilcoole Park Gardens BT14 8LB Belfast Belfast BT14 8ZB BT15 5EF LA04/2015/0293/F 2 storey rear extension to provide 17 Mayo Park 8/4/15 A Sayers 17 A C Design 30d kitchen on ground floor with Belfast Mayo Park Woodburn Road extended bedroom and bathroom BT13 3BJ Belfast Carrickfergus above BT13 3BJ BT38 8PX LA04/2015/0323/F Single storey extension to front 144 Kilcoole Park 8/4/15 Mr & Mrs C A.L.D.A. Architects 537 and internal alterations Belfast McDonnell 144 Antrim Road BT14 8LD Kilcoole Park Belfast Belfast BT15 3BU BT14 8LD LA04/2015/0403/F Interal & external alterations to 20 Windemere Gardens 8/4/15 W G Konrad 20 Paul Jenkins 40 Mount rear return, works to include Belfast Windemere Merrion Park erection of mono pitch roof. Gardens Belfast Belfast BT6 0GB

Y/2015/0071/F Internal alterations to existing 21 Beechgrove Park 8/4/15 Mr and Mrs Alan Warren 537 building and 2 storey extension to Castlereagh Munro 21 Antrim Road rear of dwelling Co. Down BT6 0NQ Beechgrove Belfast Park BT15 3BU Castlereagh BT6 0NQ Z/2014/1697/F Detached single garage 8 Danesfort Park North 8/4/15 Kevin Devlin 8 Dynan Architecture 147 incorporating utility room to rear Belfast Danesfort Park Sandown Road of dwelling (Retrospective) BT9 5RB North Belfast belfast BT5 6GX BT9 5RB

Page 2 of 8 Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued Decision Issued From: 8/3/2015 12:00:00To: 8/7/2015 AM 12:00:00 AM

Reference Proposal Location Date Decision Applicant Agent Number Issued Z/2015/0193/LDE House of Multiple Occupation 36 Eblana Street 8/4/15 Mary Louise Belfast McMahon 10 BT7 1LD Belvedere Park Belfast BT9 5GS Z/2015/0306/LDP proposal for single storey rear 24 Lucerne Parade 8/4/15 Claire Shiells Sarah McAuley extension onto existing dwelling Belfast 24 Lucerne Architect 96 Orby Drive BT9 5FT Parade Belfast Belfast BT5 6AG BT9 5FT LA04/2015/0133/LBCInstallation of new external ATM Santander 8/5/15 Alex Calvert 6 Royal Avenue 201 Grafton Belfast Gate East BT1 1DA Milton Keynes MK9 1AN LA04/2015/0138/F Single storey extension to rear 4 Hampton Manor 8/5/15 Adrian Browne Dynan Architecture 147 Belfast 4 Hampton Sandown Road BT7 3EL Manor Belfast Belfast BT5 6GX BT7 3EL LA04/2015/0148/A Fascia Header to ATM Santander 8/5/15 Alex Calvert 6 Royal Avenue 201 Grafton Belfast Gate East BT1 1DA Milton Keynes MK9 1AN LA04/2015/0149/F Installation of 1 new external Santander 8/5/15 Alex Calvert ATM 6 Royal Avenue 201 Grafton Belfast Gate East BT1 1DA Milton Keynes MK9 1AN Page 3 of 8 Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued Decision Issued From: 8/3/2015 12:00:00To: 8/7/2015 AM 12:00:00 AM

Reference Proposal Location Date Decision Applicant Agent Number Issued LA04/2015/0151/F Proposed attic conversion to 1 Kincora Avenue 8/5/15 Mr And Mrs Contour Architectural existing dwelling house Belfast Joannides 1 Services Ltd 299 BT4 3DW Kincora Avenue Ormeau Road Belfast Belfast BT4 3DW BT7 3GG LA04/2015/0192/F Roof space conversion 158 Snugville Street 8/5/15 Mark Watters Paddy Birne Architects Belfast 158 Snugville 108 Appleton Park BT13 1NF Street Belfast Belfast BT11 9JF BT13 1NF LA04/2015/0212/F Single storey extension to rear to 1c Chichester Road 8/5/15 Mrs B Lemahieu A B Properties 206 form new sunroom Belfast BT15 5EJ 1c Chichester Gilnahirk Road Road Belfast Belfast BT5 7SH BT15 5EJ LA04/2015/0234/A 3 X Externally illuminated fascia, 155 Crumlin Road 8/5/15 Bestway Group Fiturama Signs 2 X window vinyl Belfast 1 Angel Square Olympia House BT14 7AA Manchester Lockwood Court M60 0AG Middleton Grove Leeds LS11 5TY LA04/2015/0261/A 1no internally illuminated fascia 332 Donegall Road 8/5/15 Bestway Group Futurama Signs and 1no internally illuminated Belfast 1 Angel Square Olympia House projector Co. Antrim Manchester Lockwood Court BT12 6FX M60 0AG Leeds LS11 5TY LA04/2015/0288/F Single storey rear extension 20 Upton Park 8/5/15 HT Watters Ltd Jeffrey Morrow 15 Belfast 1 Lanyon Place Finglush Road BT10 0LZ Belfast Caledon BT68 4XW Page 4 of 8 Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued Decision Issued From: 8/3/2015 12:00:00To: 8/7/2015 AM 12:00:00 AM

Reference Proposal Location Date Decision Applicant Agent Number Issued LA04/2015/0291/A Erection of 1 gantry mounted slat Tesco Belfast Castlereagh 8/5/15 Tesco Stores DMD Architects no 5 and 9 pole mounted signs 200 Castlereagh Road Ltd Tesco Maidstone Buildens Co. Down BT5 5PT House Mews Delamare Road 72-76 Borough High Cheshunt Street EN8 9SL London SE1 1GN LA04/2015/0373/F Single storey side and rear 36 Strathmore Park South 8/5/15 Mr Paul Rodgers extension to dwelling Belfast 36 Strathmore BT15 5HL Park South Belfast BT15 5HL LA04/2015/0533/F Single storey rear extension 96 Sandown Road 8/5/15 Mr Peter Lavery JP Architects 58 Belfast 96 Sandown Oberon Street BT5 6GW Road Belfast Belfast BT6 8NZ BT5 6GW LA04/2015/0548/A 1no interpretive panel fixed to Yardmen Statue 8/5/15 Ulster-Scots railings alongside Yardmen Pitt Park Agency The statue Newtownards Road Corn Exchange Belfast 31 Gordon BT4 Street Belfast BT1 2LG LA04/2015/0127/F Single storey side extension to 40 Merrion Park 8/6/15 Angela allow ground floor bedroom, Poleglass Richmond 40 ensuite and utility room Lisburn Merrion Park BT17 0SF Poleglass BT17 0SF

Page 5 of 8 Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued Decision Issued From: 8/3/2015 12:00:00To: 8/7/2015 AM 12:00:00 AM

Reference Proposal Location Date Decision Applicant Agent Number Issued LA04/2015/0217/F Tyre exhaust repair garage George Fegan Tyres 8/6/15 Mr Georgwe Doherty Architects 6 92-102 Antrim Road Fegan George Kinnard Street Belfast Fegan Tyres Belfast BT14 6BE 92-102 Antrim BT14 6BE Road Belfast BT14 6BE LA04/2015/0422/DCADemolition of part stone wall for Victoria College 8/6/15 Victoria College Povall Worthington 5 temporary site access. Wall to be 2a Cranmore Park 2A Cranmore Pilots View reconstructed as before at end of Belfast Park Heron Road use as access way. BT9 6JA Belfast Belfast BT9 6JA BT3 9LE LA04/2015/0478/F Garage conversion and internal 66 Enid Parade 8/6/15 Anon Stephen Alderdice alterations Belfast Studio 11 Palfrey Place BT5 6EL London SW8 1PB LA04/2015/0492/DCAProposed demolition of existing 22 Osborne Park 8/6/15 Mr S Stewart BGA Architects Ltd 50 detached single storey garage, Belfast and Ms A Harte Regent Street partial demolition of recently BT9 6JN 22 Osborne Newtownards constructed rear return Park BT23 4LP Belfast BT9 6JN S/2015/0146/F roof conversion to bungalow 10 Credenhill Park 8/6/15 Gareth David O'Doherty 47 Dunmurry Anderson 10 Glenhead Avenue Belfast Credenhill Park Belfast BT17 0ES Belfast BT17 9AX BT17 0ES

Page 6 of 8 Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued Decision Issued From: 8/3/2015 12:00:00To: 8/7/2015 AM 12:00:00 AM

Reference Proposal Location Date Decision Applicant Agent Number Issued Z/2014/1314/A 2 shop signs, 1 projecting sign 328-330 Lisburn Road 8/6/15 Nero Holdings Pragma Planning and 2 awnings Belfast Ltd Scottish Provident BT9 6GU Building 7 Donegall Square West Belfast BT1 6JH Z/2014/1651/F single storey extension to rear of 38 Grand Parade 8/6/15 Mr & Mrs J GT Design 10 Comber existing dwelling Belfast Shaw Road BT5 5HH Carryduff BT8 8AN Z/2015/0271/F Proposed single storey rear and 22 Osborne Park 8/6/15 S Stewart 22 BGA Architects Ltd 50 side extension Belfast Osborne Park Regent Street BT9 6JN Belfast Belfast BT9 6JN BT13 1EX LA04/2015/0279/F Single storey extension to rear of 100 Sandown Road 8/7/15 Mr D Cartmill Hugh Greene 16 dwelling. Belfast 100 Sandown Rosepark BT5 6GW Road Belfast Belfast BT5 7RG BT5 6GW Z/2014/1286/F Change of use; conversion of and 276 Malone Road 8/7/15 Mr and Mrs H Barrie Todd 1 Park extension to 3 vacant, unused, Belfast Dougherty 276 Street Listed outbuildings to provide 3 BT9 5PA Malone Road Hillsborough dwellings + the erection of a new Belfast BT26 6AL garage with ancillary store to BT9 5PA serve the existing Listed main dwelling.

Page 7 of 8 Delegated Planning Applications Decisions Issued Decision Issued From: 8/3/2015 12:00:00To: 8/7/2015 AM 12:00:00 AM

Reference Proposal Location Date Decision Applicant Agent Number Issued Z/2015/0136/F Vary Condition 2 regarding no Hatfield House 8/7/15 Mr K Cassidy Donaldson Planning music or amplified sound within 130 Ormeau Road Hatfield House 50a High Street, smoking terrace or second floor, Belfast 130 Ormeau Holywood, by removing reference to the BT7 2EB Road Co Down, second floor. Remove Condition Belfast BT18 9AE 7 regarding hours of operation of BT7 2EB the smoking terrace. Vary Condition 9 regarding no bar facilities within the second floor or smoking terrace by removing reference to the second floor.

Page 8 of 8 Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Addendum Report

Summary Committee Meeting Date: 18 August 12015 Item Number: Application ID: Z/2014/1518/F Proposal: Location: Change of use for ground floor retail unit to Ground floor, 362 Woodstock Road become hot food takeaway Ballymacarret, Belfast

Referral Route: Non Delegated Item – Hot Food Bar

Recommendation: Refusal Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Hardev Sirpal N/A 1st Floor 362 Woodstock Road Ballymacarret Belfast BT6 9DQ

Executive Summary:

The application seeks planning permission for the change of use from a ground floor retail unit to a hot food takeaway.

The application was presented to the Town Planning Committee on 23 March 2015 and 16 June 2015 with an opinion to refuse. It was agreed by the Committee at the 16 June meeting that the application be deferred until the August 2015 Committee meeting to allow the applicant to address concerns raised by Environmental Health and Transport NI (see below).

Following the 16 June Committee meeting Planning Service wrote to the applicant on 23 June requesting advising again of the outstanding information. However, to date no further information has been received in respect of the application.

Members are directed to the full detailed planning report on the planning portal under application reference Z/2014/1518/F (see Annex 1 attached). Refusal was recommended to the Council as the proposal was deemed to be contrary to policy set out in Development Control Advice Note (DCAN) 4 Restaurants, Cafes, and Fast Food Outlets and Policy AMP 7 of Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3), Access, Movement and Parking.

The main issues to be considered in this case are:  The principle of a hot food takeaway at this location  Impact on residential amenity

No objections were received.

Environmental Health raised concerns regarding the impact of the proposal as it is considered that the change of use to a hot food bar would harm the living conditions of the neighbouring residential properties by the creation of noise, nuisance, odour and other general disturbances resulting in a loss of residential amenity. Transport NI considers the parking survey submitted to be inadequate and therefore unacceptable.

Summary No further information has been submitted to address issues. No change of opinion – The application is recommended for refusal. ANNEX 1 Development Management Officer Report Committee Application

Summary Committee Meeting Date: 16th June 2015 Item Number: 14 Application ID: Z/2014/1518/F Target Date: Proposal: Location: Change of use for ground floor retail unit to Ground floor, 362 Woodstock Road become hot food takeaway Ballymacarret, Belfast

Referral Route: Non Delegated Item – Hot Food Bar

Recommendation Refusal Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Hardev Sirpal N/A 1st Floor 362 Woodstock Road Ballymacarret Belfast BT6 9DQ Executive Summary:

The application seeks planning permission for the change of use from a ground floor retail unit to a hot food takeaway.

The application was presented to Town Planning Committee on 23rd March 2015 with an opinion to refuse. Members are directed to the full detailed planning report on the planning portal under application reference Z/2014/1518/F. Refusal was recommended to the Council as the proposal was deemed to be contrary to policy set out in Development Control Advice Note (DCAN) 4 Restaurants, Cafes, and Fast Food Outlets and Policy AMP 7 of Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3), Access, Movement and Parking.

The main issues to be considered in this case are:  The principle of a hot food takeaway at this location  Impact on residential amenity

No objections were received.

Transport NI consider the parking survey submitted to be inadequate and therefore unacceptable.

No change of opinion – The application is recommended for refusal. Case Officer Report Site Location Plan

Consultations: Consultation Type Consultee Response Statutory Transport NI - Hydebank Proposal Unacceptable Statutory Env Health Belfast City Refusal recommended Council Representations: Letters of Support None Received Letters of Objection None Received Number of Support Petitions and No Petitions Received signatures Number of Petitions of Objection and No Petitions Received signatures

Summary of Issues

No representations received

Characteristics of the Site and Area

362 Woodstock Road is a 2.5 storey terrace property comprising a vacant ground floor retail unit with residential accommodation on the first and second floors. The property is adjacent to Woodstock Library. The ground floor unit has access to the residential accommodation above and a glazed shop front. The rear curtilage of the site is formed by a wall approx 3m in height which forms the boundary of a right of way with the adjacent terraces and those to the rear. Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations

Addendum Report

The basis for refusal is that the proposal is deemed to be contrary to policy set out in Development Control Advice Note (DCAN) 4 Restaurants, Cafes, and Fast Food Outlets and Policy AMP 7 of Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3), Access, Movement and Parking.

Transport NI has stated that the proposal is unacceptable. The parking statement (provided photographic evidence only) does not clearly identify the locations of available on street parking space, not all streets have been clearly identified, not all photographs have recorded times when they were taken, photographs too dark to identify parking spaces, no overall plan showing the location of parking spaces .

Environmental Health – Concerns raised regarding the close proximity to residential accommodation there is the potential for significant loss of amenity to the occupants in terms of noise (from equipment, kitchen activities, patrons, coming and going, antisocial behaviour), and odours. Refusal recommended in order to safeguard amenity of nearby residents particularly with regard to noise, cooking odours, litter and associated anti social behaviour.

Neighbour Notification Checked Yes

Summary of Recommendation:

Having considered the scheme against prevailing planning policy, site specifics and consultation responses it is considered the proposed development remains unacceptable and the opinion to refuse remains.

Reasons for Refusal:

1. The proposal is contrary to PPS 1 'General Principles', Development Control Advice Note 4 'Restaurants, Cafes and Fast Food Outlets' in that the use would, if permitted, harm the living conditions of the neighbouring residential properties through noise, nuisance, odour and general disturbance resulting in a loss of residential amenity.

2. The proposal is contrary to AMP 7 of Planning Policy Statement 3 (Car Parking and Servicing Arrangements) in that the applicant has failed to demonstrate an acceptable arrangement for safely accommodating the parking of vehicles that would be attracted to the site.

ANNEX

Date Valid 11th November 2014

Date First Advertised 28th November 2014

Date Last Advertised N/A

Details of Neighbour Notification : 12 neighbours notified in accordance with legislative requirements

Date of Last Neighbour Notification 06.01.2015

Date of EIA Determination Does not meet threshold for EIA

ES Requested No

Planning History

Z/2014/0396/CA - 362 Woodstock Road,Ballymacarret,Belfast,Down,BT6 9DQ, Unauthorised change of use from retail to hot food takeaway

Drawing Numbers and Title 01- Site Location Plan 02a- Existing and Proposed Floor Plans 03 – Mechanical Ventilation Plan

Representation From Elected Representatives :- None received Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Addendum Report

Summary Committee Meeting Date: 18 August 12015 Item Number: Application ID: Z/2013/1482/F Proposal: Demolition of existing building and Location: erection of 17 no apartments, associated St Thomas' Hall amenity space and site works. 138a Lisburn Road Belfast BT9 Referral Route: Non Delegated Item – Development of more than 4 dwelling units

Recommendation: Approval Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Seville Limited TSA Planning C/O Agent 29 Linenhall Street Belfast.

Executive Summary:

The application seeks full planning permission for the demolition of St Thomas’s Hall at 138a Lisburn Road and the erection of a 4 storey apartment block containing 17 apartments.

The application was presented to the Town Planning Committee on 8 January 2015 with a opinion to refuse and was returned to the Planning Committee on 30th July 2015 with a changed opinion to approve following submission of a reduced scheme.

Members are directed to the full detailed planning report on the planning portal under application reference Z/2013/1482/F and see Addendum Report attached as presented 30th July 2015. The scheme was recommended for approval however, it was agreed by the Committee at the 30 July meeting that the application be deferred for a site visit.

The purpose of the site visit was for the Committee to consider the proposal in respect of the character of the area and to consider if the proposed scheme would result in overdevelopment of the site.

The site visit took place on 5 August 2015 at 5:00pm.

Officers were also requested to seek further clarification from Transport NI in respect of their consideration of the proposal in relation to car parking. Transport NI full response has been attached for your information. TNI confirm that  TNI was consulted about the initial development application (demolition and erection of 19No. apartments) on 15 January 2014.  TNI consideration of the proposal included an assessment of the relevant drawings, Transport Assessment Form and Parking Report (dated December 2013), all of which had been provided with the application submission.  TNI subsequently offered no objections to Planning Service on 22 January 2014.  Parking concerns highlighted by a ‘concerned resident’ in email correspondence addressed to Planning Service dated 20 January 2014 was further considered by TNI and a response issued on 31 January 2014. Application ID: Z/2014/1491/F

Recommendation The application is recommended for approval as set out in the Development Management Officer Report below

Page 2 of 11 Application ID: Z/2014/1491/F

Development Management Officer Report Committee Application

Summary Committee Meeting Date: 30 July 2015 Item Number: 9 Application ID: Z/2013/1482/F Proposal: Location: Demolition of existing building and erection of St Thomas' Hall 17 no apartments, associated amenity space 138a Lisburn Road and site works. Belfast BT9

Referral Route:

Development of more than 4 dwelling units – Previously deferred on 8 January 2015

Recommendation: Approval

Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Seville Limited TSA Planning C/O Agent 29 Linenhall Street Belfast.

Executive Summary:

The application seeks full planning permission for the demolition of St Thomas’s Hall at 138a Lisburn Road and the erection of a 4 storey apartment block containing 17 apartments.

(A separate delegated application for Demolition Consent for St. Thomas’s Hall runs concurrent with this application Ref: Z/2013/1484DCA)

The application was presented to the Town Planning committee on 8 January 2015 with recommendation to refuse on the basis that the proposed scale, form, massing and design of the scheme resulted in an unacceptable impact on the character of the area and on the amenity of neighbours. Members are directed to the full detailed planning report on the planning portal under application reference Z/2013/1482/F.

Representations 7 representations were received all in objection to the proposal, issues raised:-  Parking  Design - over development, scale, massing,  Residential amenity - noise, overlooking, outlook, bins storage and removal

Amended Scheme

Amendments to the scheme and further details were submitted between January and May 2015, which included reducing the number of apartments by 2 on the third floor, reducing the scheme to 17 apartments in total.

Page 3 of 11 Application ID: Z/2014/1491/F

The main issues in this case are:  The principle of demolition of the existing building and the design and form of the replacement building in the Conservation Area  The potential impact on the character of the surrounding area and adjacent listed buildings.  The potential impact on residential amenity of existing and proposed residents

The site is located within the Lisburn Road Conservation Area and involves demolition of a derelict church hall. The hall is not considered to make a material contribution to the Conservation Area and therefore its demolition is acceptable subject to a suitable replacement scheme.

The amended scheme reduced the extent of the 3rd floor thereby reducing the depth, the bulk and massing of the rear portion of the building and reducing the impact to the adjacent terrace of properties along Wellington Park. The window on the 2nd floor rear apartment has been reduced in size to minimise overlooking. Separation distances are minimal but considered acceptable given this high density urban location.

The front elevation of the building has been amended to reflect the traditional street and appearance of the area; with the third floor set back with the effect that the height has a reduced appearance from street level. NIEA Historic Buildings Unit (HBU) has no objection to the design which sits adjacent to a terrace of two listed buildings.

No further objections have been received since receipt of amended scheme.

Consultations Transport NI, NIEA Historic Buildings Unit (HBU) have no objections and Environmental Health and NIEA Land Resource Management (LRM) have provided conditions regarding potential contamination on the site.

Recommendation The application is recommended for Approval subject to conditions in respect of boundary details, hard and soft landscaping and obscure glazing as set out in the case officer’s report.

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Case Officer Report Site Location Plan

Elevations

Block Plan

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Consultations: Consultation Type Consultee Response Statutory NI Transport - Hydebank No objection

Statutory NI Water - Multi Units East - No Objection Planning Consultations Statutory Land and Resource No objection - Subject to Management Condition

Statutory Protecting Historic Monuments No Objection Statutory Protecting Historic Buildings No Objection

Non Statutory Env Health Belfast City No Objection – Subject to Council Condition

Representations: Letters of Support None Received Letters of Objection 7 Number of Support Petitions and No Petitions Received signatures Number of Petitions of Objection and No Petitions Received signatures Summary of Issues

Issues raised in the objection letters relate to

 Lack of parking provided that the parking report is misleading. Attempts are being made to establish a residents parking scheme due to the lack of parking available in the area  Unacceptable scale, massing and form  Lack of outlook for proposed apartments  Roof profile and height are out of keeping with the Conservation Area  Impact on No. 74 Wellington Park - visual impact, loss of light and air, impact on privacy  Error in site survey re gate alongside alley

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 Rear wall of St Thomas' Hall forms garden boundary of No. 70 this is not clear on drawings and it is not specified what is to replace it  Overdevelopment of the site - Excessive density  Loss of light and privacy/residential amenity to adjoining properties along Wellington Park  Noise  Hygiene - concern over bin storage and logistics of bin collection

Characteristics of the Site and Area

The site located at 138a Lisburn Road is dominated by a single structure – that of St Thomas' Hall, a single storey redbrick church hall building with a ridge height of over 11m. The main body of the building has a pitched roof and a render finish. The front and side the building is enveloped by a shallow mono-pitched element, 7 m in height also finished in part render, part redbrick. The building is set back from the main building line of this section of the Lisburn Road and elevated above footpath level with steps leading up to the front entrance. To the front the boundaries are defined by low walls of varying heights. The building stretches back to the rear of the site and forms the rear and northern side boundary. There is an enclosed yard area to the southern rear corner with walling defining the southern boundary. Along this stretch of the Lisburn Road are commercial buildings 2/3 storeys in height the buildings have a render finish with pitched and hipped roofs. Two three storey listed buildings are located to the north of the site. Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations

Addendum Report

The application was presented to the Town Planning committee on 8th January 2015 with an opinion to refuse. Members are directed to the full detailed planning report on the planning portal under application reference Z/2013/1482/F.

The application was recommended to Council with refusal reasons relating to failure to meet policy in respect of issues of scale, massing, density, layout, design and impact on amenity. As the proposal failed to provide an adequate replacement scheme the proposal was also contrary to Policy BH14 of PPS 6. A separate application for Demolition Consent - Z/2013/01484/DCA has been submitted and is under consideration.

A deferred office meeting was held on 24 February 2015 and the applicant was given the opportunity to address the issues. As a result an amended scheme was submitted, reducing the overall proposal from 19 units to 17. The 2 units removed were those located to the rear on the third floor of the proposed development. Amendments to the front and rear elevations were also submitted to address the then Department’s concerns regarding scale, massing and impact on adjacent residents.

Density The development proposed is high density, which is acceptable at this urban location providing the scheme results in a quality residential environment for prospective residents and does not adversely impact on the amenity of existing residents. Reducing the scheme by two units reduces the density and results in a development which sits more comfortable on the site. There are no concerns with car parking provision, bin storage or of amenity space proposed. The proposed is not considered to be over development.

Design Amended plans were received in respect of the front elevation. Changes have been made to fenestration arrangements and finishes. Whilst contemporary in appearance the result is a facade more in keeping with the traditional elements of this section of the Lisburn Road.

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Layout The footprint of the development has not changed however minor design changes to window treatments and the removal of the 3rd floor rear apartments has resulted in a scheme which is now compliant with planning policy. The reduction of the scheme has reduced the bulk and massing which had previously dominated the terrace of properties along Wellington Park. A flat roof is proposed, the height of the proposed development is now marginally higher along this boundary (just over 1m) than to the original eves and sits 2.5 m lower than the pitch of the existing church building. The proposal also does not sit as far back on the site as the existing hall structure. The 4 storey element is located to the front of the site where it sits gable end to the properties along the frontage of the Lisburn Road. The impact on the properties along Wellington Park is comparable with the existing situation however, for properties 74 & 72 the development should improve somewhat as the building to their rear will be demolished.

It is considered the separation distance to Cussick Street is acceptable and the use of high level windows is combined with larger windows in the same room therefore allowing for sufficient light and outlook.

Outlook for prospective residents. The case officer had concerns regarding the outlook for prospective residents, with 9 of the apartments not having outlook to the front street. It is acknowledged that development to the rear can result in poor outlook however in this case the provision of the courtyard is considered to provide ample open space to result in a pleasant outlook for residents.

Bin storage and collection of bins has been addressed by the amended scheme with a gate leading into the adjacent alley way.

Consideration of objections  Transport NI are satisfied with the existing parking situation - Policy allows developments without car parking provision where it is located along an arterial route and it can be demonstrated there is sufficient on-street parking. In addition, car ownership in this ward is low.  Scale and massing have been reduced  Outlook is considered acceptable.  Roof profile and height considered acceptable and NIEA have no objections to the development adjacent to listed building.  Existing Site survey will not be stamped approved – therefore the passage detail referred to by the objector is not relevant  Plans indicate boundary wall and will be conditioned.  Density considered acceptable, loss of light addressed by amended plans.  EH consulted and no objections – proposal is for residential development in residential area.  Bin arrangement clarified and acceptable.

Neighbour Notification Checked Yes

Summary of Recommendation:

Having considered the reduced scheme against prevailing planning policy, site specifics and consultation responses it is considered the proposed development is now acceptable in terms of planning policy subject to conditions below.

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Conditions for approval

1. As required by Article 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, the development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 5 years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Time Limit.

2. Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved obscured glazing shall be installed and permanently retained on the lower half of all windows on the northern elevation as indicated on drawing 10D date stamped 12 June 2015.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity.

3. Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved, boundary treatments will be constructed and permanently retained as indicated on drawings No 16B and 17B date stamped 10 March 2015.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and to provide a quality residential development.

4. Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved, hard and soft landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with stamped approved drawing no 21 date stamped 10th July 2015. .

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and to provide a quality residential development.

5. The development shall not be occupied until secure cycle parking facilities have been provided on the site. These facilities shall be permanently retained on the site.

Reason: To ensure acceptable cycle parking on the site and to encourage alternative modes of transport to the private car.

6. All services within the development shall be laid underground.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

7. None of the dwellings hereby permitted shall be occupied until the sewage disposal/drainage works have been completed in accordance with the submitted plans.

Reason: In the interests of public health.

8. Development shall not begin until drainage works have been carried out in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department.

Reason: To safeguard the site and adjacent land against flooding and standing water.

9. None of the dwellings shall be occupied until works for the disposal of sewage have been provided on the site to serve the development hereby permitted, in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved by the Department.

Reason: In the interests of public health.

10. If during the development works, new contamination or risks are encountered which have not previously been identified, works should cease and the Department shall be notified immediately. This new contamination shall be fully investigated and a written report

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detailing the nature of this contamination and its management must be submitted to Belfast City Council Planning Authority for approval. In the event of unacceptable risks being identified, a remediation strategy shall be agreed with the Planning Authority in writing, and subsequently implemented and verified to its satisfaction, prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby permitted.

Reason: Protection of health and environmental receptors to ensure the site is suitable for use.

11. All fuel storage tanks (and associated infra-structure) must be fully decommissioned and removed in line with current Pollution Prevention Guidance (PPG2, PPG27) and the quality of surrounding soils and groundwater has been verified. Should contamination be identified during this process, the condition above will apply.

Reason: Protection of health and environmental receptors to ensure the site is suitable for use.

12. After completing the remediation works under Conditions 10 and 11and prior to occupation of the development, a verification report needs to be submitted in writing and agreed with Belfast City Council Planning Service. This report should be completed by competent persons in accordance with the Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination (CLR11).

The verification report should present all the remediation and monitoring works undertaken and demonstrate the effectiveness of the works in managing all the risks and achieving the remedial objectives.

Reason: Protection of health and environmental receptors to ensure the site is suitable for use.

13. No development or piling work should commence on this site until a piling risk assessment has been submitted in writing and agreed with the Belfast City Council. This condition only applies if a piling foundation is being used at the site. Piling risk assessments should be undertaken in accordance with the methodology contained within the Environment Agency document on Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention.

Reason: Protection of health and environmental receptors to ensure the site is suitable for use.

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ANNEX

Date Valid 20th December 2013

Date First Advertised 17th January 2014

Date Last Advertised 26th June 2015

Details of Neighbour Notification - 46 neighbours were notified in line with legislative requirements

Date of Last Neighbour Notification 3rd July 2015

Date of EIA Determination NA – does not meet threshold for EIA

ES Requested No

Planning History – none relevant

Drawing Numbers and Title 01 – Location Map 03C – Block Plan 04D – Ground Floor Plans 05D – First Floor Plans 06D – Second Floor Plans 07C – Third Floor Plans 08D – Front Elevation 09D – Rear Elevation 10D – Side Elevation (Wellington Park) 11C – Side Elevation (Cussick Street) 12D – Sections AA&BB 14B – Sections CC & DD 16B – Boundary Treatments – Site Plan 17B - Boundary Treatments – Elevations 18B – Roof Plan

Representations from Elected Representatives: - None

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Having considered the background to this development application, TransportNI offers the following comments: -

TNI was consulted about the initial development application (demolition and erection of 19No. apartments) on 15 January 2014. Our consideration of the proposal included an assessment of the relevant drawings, Transport Assessment Form and Parking Report (dated December 2013), all of which had been provided with the application submission. TNI subsequently offered no objections to Planning Service on 22 January 2014. Parking concerns highlighted by a ‘concerned resident’ in email correspondence addressed to Planning Service dated 20 January 2014 was further considered by TNI and a response issued on 31 January 2014.

TNI has noted that the proposal was later amended to include a reduced scheme comprising of 17No. apartments. TNI had not been consulted about this amended scheme proposal.

Parking – Main considerations

 Previous use of the site (Church Hall) with no incurtilage car parking

 BMAP Policy to encourage regeneration of designated arterial routes such as Lisburn Road, Belfast

 Car parking for residential development should normally be provided in accordance with Creating Places design guide. The normal parking requirement for 19No. apartments (comprising of 1 and 2 bedrooms) is 26 spaces. The reduced scheme proposing 17No. apartments (10 one bed & 7 two bed) would normally require 23No spaces.

 The developer is not proposing any incurtilage car parking but has instead provided a ‘Parking Report’ to support the application. This report demonstrates that the site enjoys a high level of pedestrian accessibility to local facilities and public transport (given its location on an arterial route), and that the development would benefit from a significant reduction in the normal level of parking requirement which is in general conformity with Development Control Advice Note 8 – Housing in existing urban areas.

The report includes evidence of parking surveys which had been conducted over 4 days (early morning and late evening), to demonstrate the availability and capacity for additional on-street parking in those streets surrounding the development site (i.e. Cussick Street, Eglantine Avenue, Wellington Park Avenue, Wellington Park). The surveys have been timed to reflect the normal ‘residential parking demand’ and does not reflect the demand generated by commuter parking during the weekday period. The report concludes that spare capacity is available in these surrounding streets to accommodate any parking demand generated by the development at residential peak periods. As the report did not rely on a reduced level of car parking as a ‘base line’ it was considered to be robust and reasonable.

It should be noted that waiting restrictions, city-bound bus lane and restricted lay-by parking on the Lisburn Road ensure that traffic progression on the main arterial route should not be adversely impacted by the development proposal. (‘Self-controlling’)

 TNI is aware that those surveyed streets included in the ‘Parking Report’ are currently being considered as part of the Lower Malone Area - Resident Parking Scheme. However, while DRD formally consulted on the implementation of the scheme in November 2014, the scheme is still under review.

I trust this is sufficient.

Planning Committee

Wednesday, 5th August, 2015

PLANNING COMMITTEE SITE VISIT – NOTE OF MEETING

Members present: Councillor Hutchinson (Deputy Chairperson); Alderman McGimpsey; and Councillors Armitage, Bunting, Heading, Johnston and Mullan.

In attendance: Mrs. K. Mills, Mrs. U. McDonald and Mr. B. Flynn.

Apologies

Alderman L. Patterson and Councillors Garrett, Campbell and McDonough- Brown.

Z/2013/1482/F – St Thomas’ Hall, 138a Upper Lisburn Road

Further to its decision of 30th July, the Committee convened at 5:00 p.m. at St. Thomas’ Hall, 138a Lisburn Road, to undertake a site visit.

The Deputy Chairperson pointed out that the application had been deferred specifically to enable Members to assess if the proposal was out of character with the surrounding vicinity and whether it represented an overdevelopment of the site.

The Committee noted that it was anticipated that the application would be reconsidered at the meeting scheduled for 18th August.

The site visit concluded at 5:30 p.m.

Noted.

Belfast Planning Service Belfast City Council Cecil Ward Building 4-10 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BP

Development Management Officer Report Committee Application

Summary Committee Meeting Date: Item Number: Application ID: Z/2015/0180/F Target Date: Proposal: Location: Construction of new '3G' sports pitch including Clarendon Park Sports Facility 29 Somerdale fencing (max 6m high) and floodlights 10m Park Belfast BT14 7HD high to replace existing polymeric pitch and grass pitch training area with existing flood lighting

Referral Route:

Recommendation: APPROVAL Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Paul Roulson McAdam Design Adelaide Exchange Castlereagh Business Park Belfast 478 Castlereagh Road BT2 8GD Belfast BT5 6BQ

Executive Summary: This application seeks full planning permission for a '3G' sports pitch including fencing (max 6m high) and 6No. 10m high floodlighting columns.

The main issues to be considered in this case are:

 The principle of a sports pitch at this location;  Impact on amenity.

The site is located within the development limits of Belfast as designated in the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 and within an area zoned as Existing Open Space and within a designated Local Landscape Policy Area. The principle of the development is acceptable in what is a designated open space area with a number of established sports pitches. The proposal will not result in a loss of open space or vegetation and will not adversely affect the character of the LLPA.

The proposal has been assessed against and complies with the following Policies - Planning Policy Statement 1: General Principles, Planning Policy Statement 3: Access Movement, Parking and Planning Policy Statement 8: Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation.

Environmental Protection Unit of BCC and TransportNI have no objections. No representations received. Application ID: Z/2015/0180/F

It is recommended that the application is approved with a commencement condition.

Signature(s):

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Case Officer Report Site Location Plan

1.0 Description of Proposed Development Construction of new '3G' sports pitch including fencing (max 6m high) and floodlights 10m high to replace existing synthetic pitch and grass pitch training area with existing flood lighting

2.0 Characteristics of the Site and Area Site lies within a larger recreational area (Clarendon Park) with a number of grass playing fields, a fenced in all weather playing surface. An existing changing pavilion is located a short distance from the eastern boundary of the site (the red line on site location plan). The synthetic (polymeric) pitch is located in the eastern part of the red line of the application site with part of a small grass pitch located the western section of the site (as outlined in red on the site location plan).

3.0 Planning History 3.1 No relevant planning history on site.

4.0 Policy Framework 4.1 Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations 4.2 Regional Development Strategy 4.3 Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 4.3.1 BT107 Forth River/ Wolf Hill/ Ligoniel Local Landscape Policy Area (Policy ENV1) 4.4 Planning Policy Statement 1 - General Principles

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4.5 Planning Policy Statement 3 - Access, Movement and Parking 4.5.1 Policies AMP7 andAMP9 4.6 Planning Policy Statement 8 – Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation 4.6.1 Policies OS4, OS5 and OS7

5.0 Statutory Consultees Responses 5.1 NI Water – No objection 5.2 Transport NI – No objection

6.0 Non Statutory Consultees Responses 6.1 BCC Environmental Health – No objection

7.0 Representations 7.1 The application has been neighbour notified and advertised in the local press. No comments have been received.

8.0 Other Material Considerations 8.1 None

9.0 Assessment 9.1 The key issues in the assessment of the proposed development include:

 Acceptability of a sports pitch at this location  Impact on amenity

9.2 The site is located within the development limits of Belfast as designated in the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 and within an area zoned as Existing Open Space and within a Local Landscape Policy Area. The principle of the development is acceptable in what is a designated open space area with a number of established sports pitches. The landscape policy area will not be prejudiced as no vegetation will be affected by the proposed development.

9.3 The proposal has been assessed against policy AMP7 of Planning Policy Statement 3. Transport NI offers no objections to this proposal

9.4 The proposal has been assessed against Policies OS4, OS5 and OS7of PPS8. The proposed sports pitch is located within an established recreational site with a number of sports pitches already present. The pitch will replace two existing pitches, one grass and one polymeric. Four individual floodlight columns are located around the periphery of the polymeric pitch.

9.5 The nearest dwelling (32a Somerdale Park) is located approximately 100m from the south-eastern corner of the site. As there is already floodlighting of a similar height to that proposed on the site at present there will be no significantly greater impact on residential amenity. There are two additional floodlighting columns proposed, however given the separation distance to the nearest dwellings and the level of vegetation present between the site it is considered that any additional impact on amenity would not be unduly significant. Belfast city Council Environmental Health was consulted and had no objections.

Neighbour Notification Checked Yes

10.0 Summary of Recommendation:

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10.1 Sports pitch within an established recreational area, zoned as open space within the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan. The nature of the proposal is in keeping with the this established recreational area. No unduly significant impact on amenity as a result of the proposed use and associated floodlighting given distance to nearest dwellings, level of vegetation around the site and the fact that floodlighting columns are already present on the site. No public Health related objections.

10.2 Approval subject to conditions.

11.0 Conditions

11. 1. As required by Article 34 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, the development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 5 years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Time Limit.

Signature(s)

Date:

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ANNEX

Date Valid 17th February 2015

Date First Advertised

Date Last Advertised

Details of Neighbour Notification (all addresses) 15 Somerdale Park,Ballysillan Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT14 7HD, 17 Somerdale Park,Ballysillan Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT14 7HD, 29 Somerdale Park,Ballysillan Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT14 7HD, 30 Somerdale Park,Ballysillan Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT14 7HD, 32 Somerdale Park,Ballysillan Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT14 7HD, 32A Somerdale Park,Ballysillan Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT14 7HD, Ewarts Bowling And Recreation Club, 21 Somerdale Park BT14 7HD

Date of Last Neighbour Notification 5th March 2015

Date of EIA Determination NA ES Requested No

Drawing Numbers 01, 03, 04, 05, 06

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Drawing No. Type: Status: Submitted

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Notification to Department (if relevant)

Date of Notification to Department: Response of Department:

Page 8 of 8 Belfast Planning Service Belfast City Council Cecil Ward Building 4-10 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BP

Development Management Officer Report Committee Application

Summary Committee Meeting Date: Item Number: Application ID: Z/2014/0601/F Target Date: Proposal: Location: Demolition of existing building on Donegall 12-20 Donegall Road and 7-21 Bradbury Place Road and erection of 4 storey building Belfast BT7 1RQ consisting of 3 commercial units, a laundry room, lift and external smoking area for the use with adjacent hotel, 24 bedroom hotel on the first, second, third and fourth floors which will form as an annex to the existing Benedicts Hotel Complex located at 7-21 Bradbury Place, Belfast.

Referral Route:

Major Application

Recommendation: Approval Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Elmore Ltd Michael Galbraith Associates Benedicts Hotel Millbrae House 7-21 Bradbury Place Lower Main St Belfast Buncrana BT7 1RQ Co. Donegal

Executive Summary:

The application seeks full planning permission for the demolition of existing building on Donegall Road and erection of 4 storey building consisting of 3 commercial units, a laundry room, lift and external smoking area for the use with adjacent hotel, 24 bedroom hotel on the first, second, third and fourth floors which will form as an annex to the existing Benedicts Hotel Complex located at 7-21 Bradbury Place, Belfast.

The main planning issues include:

• The principle of this development at this location; • Design; • Impact on residential amenity; and Application ID: Z/2014/0601/F

• Traffic and Parking

The site is located on the within the City Centre and within Shaftesbury Square Character Area (CC013) in the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan. Hotel use was established on the site under planning permission Z/2007/1447/F, approved on 11th October 2007. The proposed use is acceptable on this city centre site and complies with area plan designations.

The proposal has been assessed against and complies with the following Policies - Planning Policy Statement 1: General Principles, Planning Policy Statement 3: Access Movement and Parking and Planning Policy Statement 5: Retailing and Town Centres;

NIWater, Transport NI and Belfast City Council’s Environmental Protection Unit have offered no objections to the proposal and standard conditions are to be applied.

Neighbour notification was issued to an additional 2 properties on 6th August that to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. No representations have been received to date.

The recommendation is to approved with conditions.

Signature(s):

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Case Officer Report Site Location Plan

1.0 Characteristics of the Site and Area

1.1 The site is located at 7-21 Bradbury Place and 12-20 Donegall Road. The site consists of an existing 4 storey hotel fronting onto Bradbury Place. 12-20 Donegall Place consists of a vacant 2 storey terrace.

2.0 Description of Proposal

2.1 The application seeks full planning permission for the demolition of existing building on Donegall Road and erection of 4 storey building consisting of 3 commercial units, a laundry room, lift and external smoking area for the use with adjacent hotel, 24 bedroom hotel on the first, second, third and fourth floors which will form as an annex to the existing Benedicts Hotel Complex located at 7-21 Bradbury Place, Belfast.

Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations

3.0 Site History

3.1 Z/2007/1447/F- Demolition of existing buildings on 12-20 Donegall Road and erection of

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4no commercial units with hotel use above. First floor to consist of function room, kitchen and ancillary uses, 2nd, 3rd and attic floors shall comprise of 30no. hotel bedrooms which shall be linked at each floor level to the existing hotel complex at 7-21 Bradbury Place. Approved 11th October 2007.

4.0 Policy Framework

4.1 Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 4.1.1 Belfast City Centre 4.1.2 CC 013 Shaftesbury Square Character Area

4.2 Planning Policy Statement 1(PPS1): General Principles 4.2.1 Paragraph 59

4.3 Planning Policy Statement 3: Access, Movement and Parking 4.3.1 AMP 7

4.4 Planning Policy Statement 5: Retailing and Town Centres

5.0 Statutory Consultee Responses

5.1 Transport NI- No objections; 5.2 NIWater- No objections.

6.0 Non Statutory Consultee Responses

6.1 Belfast City Council EPU- No Objections Subject to conditions.

7.0 Representations

7.1 The application was neighbour notified and advertised in the local press. Further neighbour notification letters were issued to No’s 13 and 15 Donegall Road on 6th August to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. No letters of objection have been received to date.

8.0 Other Material considerations

8.1 N/A

9.0 Assessment

9.1 The key issues in the assessment of the proposed development include:

• The principle of this development at this location; • Impact on residential amenity through noise • Visual Amenity; and • Traffic and Parking

9.2 The site is located within Belfast City Centre and is identified as being within Shaftesbury Square Character Area CC013 as designated in the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015. The principle of development is acceptable given the site’s planning history for a similar

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scheme and the fact that it does not conflict with area plan designations.

9.3 PPS 5 contains the general policy for retail development. It states that town centres will be promoted as the principal location for office, leisure, cultural and services uses. The policy encourages proposals for such development where they contribute to the diversity and vitality of the centre without encroaching on the primary retail core at the ground floor. The use of a hotel has already been established on the application site. The proposed extension is not located within the primary retail core. Although now vacant the last use on the properties in Donegall Road consisted of a number of shops in retail use.

9.4 The proposed ground floor use is considered acceptable given the location of the site within the City Centre and the fact that it does not result in a loss of retail floorspace. The proposed hotel use on the upper floors will bring increased vitality and viability into the City Centre, especially to a locality that has suffered from urban decay in recent years.

9.4 Concern was initially raised by Belfast City Councils Environmental Protection Unit (EPU) in relation to the proposed outdoor smoking area and potential impact on nearby residential properties through noise. Following the submission of noise report and following discussions between the applicant, EPU has no objections subject to conditions to ensure that future occupants will not be adversely affected by the proposal. Further conditions are also proposed in relation to odours from cooking. It is considered these conditions will mitigate impacts and ensure they do not unacceptably damage the amenity of nearby residents.

9.5 The proposal has been assessed against paragraph 59 of PPS 1 regarding visual impact. Critical views of the site are from the junction of Bradbury Place and the Donegall Road and from the junction of the Donegal Road and Sandy Row. The scale and massing of the buildings in the vicinity of the application site are varied. To the west is a 4 storey flat roof building whilst adjoining to the east is a 3 storey building that wraps around the corner of Donegall Road and Bradbury Place. The proposal itself consists of a 5 storey building with a ridge height of 19.2 metres. Having regards to the surrounding context and the planning history on the site for a very similar proposal in terms of the scale and massing, it is considered that it will not cause demonstrable harm to the visual amenity of the area.

9.9 The proposal has been assessed against Policy AMP 7 of PPS 3: Access, Movement and parking. Given the location of the site within the city centre which is an area of parking restraint, it is considered that the proposed development will not impact on road and pedestrian safety, a view shared by Transport NI who has no objections.

Neighbour Notification Checked Yes 10.0 Summary of Recommendation:

10.1 Proposal complies with the Development Plan, relevant policy and a similar proposal was previously approved on the site. Whilst permission has now lapsed there has been no policy change in the intervening period. Transport NI, Environmental Protection Unit of BCC and NIWater have no objections subject to conditions. No Objections have been received. Approval is recommended with conditions.

11.0 Conditions

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1. As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, the development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 5 years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Time Limit.

2. No music or amplified sound shall be provided within the proposed external smoking area.

Reason: In the interests of Residential Amenity.

3. All doorsets leading outside and to the external smoking shelter shall be self-closing and fitted with proprietary acoustic seals and retained as such.

Reason: In the interests of Residential Amenity.

4. A proprietary odour abatement system shall be installed to suppress and disperse odours created from cooking operations on the premises. The outlet from all extract ventilation ducting shall terminate at a height not less than 1 metre above the roof of the main building and it should be directed away from nearby dwellings and commercial premises.

Reason: In the interests of Environmental Heath.

Signature(s)

Date:

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ANNEX

Date Valid 8th May 2014

Date First Advertised 23rd May 2014

Date Last Advertised 23rd May 2014 Details of Neighbour Notification (all addresses) The Owner/Occupier, 11 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JJ, The Owner/Occupier, 12 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JN, The Owner/Occupier, 13 Donegall Road, Belfast BT12 5FQ, The Owner/Occupier, 14 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JN, The Owner/Occupier, 15 Donegall Road, Belfast BT12 5FQ, The Owner/Occupier, 16 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JN, The Owner/Occupier, 16 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JN, The Owner/Occupier, 17 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JJ, The Owner/Occupier, 18 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JN, The Owner/Occupier, 2 Wesley Street,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5FQ, The Owner/Occupier, 20 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JN, The Owner/Occupier, 22-32,Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JN, The Owner/Occupier, 23-31,Bradbury Place,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT7 1RR, The Owner/Occupier, 3 Bradbury Place,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT7 1RQ, The Owner/Occupier, 3-5,Bradbury Place,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT7 1RQ, The Owner/Occupier, 6 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JN, The Owner/Occupier, 9 Donegall Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5JJ, The Owner/Occupier, The Flat,Wesley Street,Malone Lower,Belfast,Antrim,BT12 5FQ,

Date of Last Neighbour Notification 19th May 2014

Date of EIA Determination N/A

ES Requested No

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Drawing Numbers and Title

01-09

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Summary Committee Meeting Date: 18 August 12015 Item Number: Application ID: Z/2010/0245/F Proposal: Location: 7 storey mixed use development, 83 No. 55-71 Ormeau Road, Belfast. BT7 1DY apartments with associated parking at ground and mezzanine level, 5 No. retail units.

The application seeks full planning permission for a 7 storey mixed use development consisting of 5 No. retail units on the ground floor, 83 apartments above with associated car parking on ground floor and mezzanine level.

The application was presented to the Town Planning Committee on 5th February 2015 with an opinion to refuse and was subsequently deferred by the applicant. Members are directed to the full detailed planning report on the planning portal under application reference Z/2010/0245/F. The recommendation to refuse was on a single reason for refusal – lack of information to address a contaminated land issue.

A deferred office meeting was held on 25/3/2015 and it was clarified that the only issue to be addressed was the outstanding information on contamination. Based on this advice, a new developer purchased the site and submitted the necessary information. NIEA Waste Management and BCC Environmental Health were consulted and have no objection subject to conditions.

This application was on the agenda for Planning Committee on 16th June 2015 with an opinion to approve but was withdrawn from the agenda before the meeting in light of members concerns about potential impact on adjacent housing and impact on listed buildings.

The main planning issues in this case are:

• The principle of this mixed use development at this location; • Impact on the setting of 3 nearby listed buildings • Visual Amenity; and • Impact on residential amenity;

The current application was submitted on 2 March 2010 and is effectively an alternative to a very similar scheme approved on the same site under ref: Z/2007/2723/F “Erection of 7 storey mixed Application ID: Z/2010/0245/F development, 86 apartments with associated parking at basement and ground levels and 6 retail units”, approved on 15/1/2010 (i.e. the current application was submitted within 2 months of the previous approval). The principal of the development is considered acceptable given the planning history on the site.

NIEA, Historic Buildings Unit was consulted and advised by response dated 29/3/2010 that it considered the proposal to be contrary to Policy BH11 as the proposal is out of keeping with adjacent listed buildings (Rose Cottage, 7 Walnut Court, Former Presbyterian Church, Donegall Pass and Meter House, former Belfast gas works, Ormeau Road) in terms of scale form massing and height. These comments were provided without knowledge of the previous approval. NIEA was not consulted under Z/2007/2723/F.

NIEA was re-consulted with the approved plans for Z/2007/2723/F and expressed concern that they were not consulted and stood by the original consultation reply.

As permission Z/2007/2723/F remained extant and was clearly a ‘fall back’ position, the applicant was not required to amend the proposal to address NIEA concerns. The assessment of the application was very protracted because of a need to provide contaminated land reports. Ultimately the applicant’s agent failed to provide adequate information and hence the opinion to refuse on lack of information. The case office recommendation was made on 29/1/2015. The previous full permission only expired on 15/1/2015.

Since the application was withdrawn from the agenda for the 16/6/2015 Planning Committee meeting, the applicants have submitted a report addressing the potential impact on listed buildings. Belfast Planning Service has also assessed the potential impact on the setting of the listed buildings and does not agree with the view of NIEA.

The Meter House is located approximately 90m NE of the site, on the opposite side of the Ormeau Road, within the former gas works site surrounded by modern buildings. Given its location it is considered that the proposal will not adversely impact on its setting.

The former Presbyterian Church is now a restaurant and is within a built frontage on Donegall Pass. Its current setting comprises a mix of modern commercial buildings varying in height from 3 to 4.5 storeys. The application site is about 30m to the south of the former church. The proposal will be visible to the rear of the Church, however, this is not considered unacceptable given the inner city location and the mix of buildings in the area.

Rose Cottage is located about 20m west of the application site. It is a two storey cottage located within a modern housing development. The setting also includes Havelock House which is a large 3 storey modern building.

As none of listed buildings has an historic setting, the proposed building is considered acceptable in this inner city context.

The potential impact on residential amenity was considered and judged acceptable under ref: Z/2007/2723/F. Furthermore, post deferral, the current application has been amended with a revised rear elevation to break up the rear facade treatment, reduce the amount of glazing and create a visual break at ground floor level in order to reduce potential over-dominance to residential properties in Walnut Court.

The applicant’s solicitor submitted a letter dated 2/7/2015. The letter expresses concern that the Council is re-opening the consideration of the application when it had been agreed that the sole issue to address was a lack of information. The developer purchased the site and commissioned the report and amended plans on this basis.

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Apart from NIEA Historic Buildings Unit, other consultees have no objections.

The application was advertised and neighbours notified and to date no objections have been received. The case officer received a telephone call from a neighbour on 1/7/2015 that had concerns about the potential impact of the development on her dwelling. She indicated that she would submit an objection but no objection was received.

Summary

Having had regard to the development plan, relevant planning policies, and other material considerations, it is considered that the proposal should be approved given the planning history on the site.

It should be noted that the application will require notification to the Department of the Environment given the NIEA view regarding potential impact on the listed buildings.

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Development Management Officer Report Committee Application

Summary Committee Meeting Date: Item Number: Application ID: Z/2010/0245/F Target Date: Proposal: Location: 7 storey mixed use development, 83 No. 55-71 Ormeau Road, Belfast. BT7 1DY apartments with associated parking at ground and mezzanine level, 5 No. retail units.

Referral Route: Major Application Recommendation: Approval Approval Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Liberante Developments Ltd Gregory Architects C/O Agent 4 Crescent Gardens Belfast BT7 1NS Executive Summary: The application seeks full planning permission for a 7 storey mixed use development consist 83 No. apartments with associated parking at ground and mezzanine level, 5 No. retail units on the ground floor, 83 above with associated car parking and ground floor and mezzanine level. The main issues to be considered in this case are:

The application was recommended to council with refusal reason relating a lack of information in regard to contamination issues.

• The principle of this mixed use development at this location; • Impact on the setting of 3 nearby listed buildings • Visual Amenity; and • Impact on residential amenity;

The site is located within the Belfast City Centre as designated in the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan. It is also within the Shaftesbury Square Character Area (Designation CC013). The principle of development is acceptable given the site’s planning history for a very similar approval and the fact that it does not conflict with area plan designations.

The proposal has been assessed against the following Policies - Planning Policy Statement 1: General Principles, Planning Policy Statement 3: Access Movement and Parking, Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Environment Planning Policy Statement 7: Quality Residential Environments.

NIEA Historic Buildings Unit was consulted and stated that the scheme was contrary to Policy BH 11 of Planning Policy Statement 6 in that it adversely affected the setting of 3 nearby listed

Page 4 of 12 Application ID: Z/2010/0245/F buildings (Rose Cottage, 2A Coyle Place, the Former Presbyterian Church, 159-161 Donegal Pass and Meter House, Belfast Gas Works). However substantial weight must be attached to the planning history on the site whereby a very similar proposal was approved under Z/2007/2723/F which was still extant at the time this application was submitted, and it would be unreasonable to refuse the proposal on these grounds.

The proposal adversely impacts on the residential amenity of residents in Coyle Place and Walnut Court through dominance, overshadowing and overlooking. Again, determining weight must be attached to the planning history on the site given the fact that there have been no policy changes in the intervening period.

NIWater, Waste Management Unit, Transport NI and Belfast City Councils Environmental Protection Unit have offered no objections to the proposal and standard conditions are to be applied.

No objections have been received to date.

Having had regard to the development plan, relevant planning policies, and other material considerations, it is determined that the proposal should be approved given the planning history on the site.

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Case Officer Report Site Location Plan

1. 1. Description of Site

Brownfield corner site located off Ormeau Road. 3m high fence along all boundaries

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2. Description of proposed development

The application seeks full planning permission for a 7 storey mixed use development consist 83 No. apartments with associated parking at ground and mezzanine level, 5 No. retail units on the ground floor, 83 above with associated car parking and ground floor and mezzanine level

Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations

Addendum Report

There were no public objections to the proposal.

Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations

3.0 Site History

3.1 Z/2007/2723/F - Erection of 7-storey mixed development, 86no. apartments with associated parking at basement and ground level, and 6no. retail units. (approved 15.01.2010).

3.2 Z/2006/1773/F - 7 storey mixed use development comprising basement car-park, ground floor retail (Class A1)/ restaurant unit, 10 no. office units over two floors and 40 no. apartments over four floors (approved 20.10.2007)

4.0 Policy Framework

4.1 Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015  Belfast City Centre  Shaftesbury Square Character Area (Designation CC013)

4.2 Planning Policy Statement 1(PPS1): General Principles 4.2.1 Paragraph 59

4.3 Planning Policy Statement 3: Access, Movement and Parking 4.3.1 AMP

4.3 Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning Archaeology and the Built Environment 4.3.1 BH 11- Development affecting the setting of a listed building

4.4 Planning Policy Statement 7(PPS 7): Quality Residential Environments 4.3.1 Policy QD 1

5.0 Statutory Consultee Responses 5.1 Transport NI- No objections subject to conditions; 5.2 NIWater- No objections; 5.3 NIEA- Historic Buildings Unit- Recommending refusal; 5.4 NIEA- Waste Management- No ~Objections Subject to conditions;

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6.0 Non Statutory Consultee Responses 6.1 Belfast City Council EH- No Objections Subject to conditions

7.0 Representations 7.1 The application has been neighbour notified and advertised in the local press. No letters of objection have received.

8.0 Other Material considerations 8.1 Development Control Advice Note 8- Housing in existing urban Areas

9.0 Assessment 9.1 The site is located within the Belfast City Centre as designated in the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan. It is also within the Shaftesbury Square Character Area (Designation CC013). The principle of development is acceptable given the site’s planning history for a very similar approval and the fact that it does not conflict with area plan designations

9.2 The key issues in the assessment of the proposed development include:

• The principle of this mixed use development at this location; • Impact on the setting of 3 nearby listed buildings • Visual Amenity; • Impact on residential amenity; and • Traffic Movement and Parking

9.3 The proposal fails to meet criteria (a) and (c) of Policy BH 11 of PPS 6, a view shared by NIEA- Historic Buildings Unit. The scale, height and massing of the proposed development will dominate and disrupt keys views of the 3 nearby listed buildings ( Rose Cottage, 2A Coyle Place, the Former Presbyterian Church, 159- 161 Donegal Pass and Meter House, Belfast Gas Works). Whilst NIEA- Historic Buildings Unit was not consulted on the previous planning approval and would have certainly objected if consult, it is considered that it would be unreasonable to recommend refusal on this application given the strong similarities of the two schemes. In this instance determining weight should be attached to the planning history.

9.4 The proposal has been assessed against QD 1 of PPS 7 and fails to meet criteria (a) The bulk, scale and massing of the proposal fails to respect the 2 storey residential properties in Coyle Street and Walnut Court. Critical views of the site ravelling along the Ormeau Road in both directions and from within Coyle’s Place and Walnut Court demonstrate that is out of character and fails to respect the surrounding context. However given the planning history on the site and as detailed under paragraph 9.3 it would be unreasonable to seek amendments or refuse the application on these grounds. Again determining weight is attached to the planning history.

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9.4 The proposal is also contrary to criterion (b) in that the built heritage features (3 listed buildings) in the vicinity of the application site are not adequately protected. This is set out in more detail under paragraph 9.3.

9.5 The proposal is contrary to criterion (h) of PPS 7. Having regard to the 2 storey domestic scaled dwellings in Coyle’s Places, Coyle Street and Walnut Court it is considered that the proposal will cause unacceptable damage to the residential amenity of these properties through dominance, Overshadowing and Overlooking

In terms of design a major material consideration are the previous approvals on the site. The most recent of these was Z/2007/2723/F which incorporated the entire application site as opposed to Z/2006/1773/F which only occupied the northern half of this application site. A seven storey design was approved under Z/2007/2723/F with a maximum height of 23.5m; this stepped down to 5 storeys towards the middle of the site with a height of 17.4m. I am of the opinion that the scale and massing is certainly out of keeping with the area. In terms of design there are similar contemporary style buildings further south along the Ormeau Road but these are of a much smaller scale to what is proposed here.

Neighbour Notification Checked Yes 10.0 Summary of Recommendation:

10.1 Although the proposal does not comply with relevant policies from PPS 6 and 7 with regard to residential character and the setting of listed building the planning history is a determining factor on a site with a history of similar approvals. In light of this the planning history outweighs the policy concerns and the proposal should be approved subject to conditions. 11.0 Conditions

11.1 As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, the development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 5 years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Time Limit.

11.2 If during the development works, new contamination or risks are encountered which have not previously been identified, works should cease and the Planning Authority shall be notified immediately. This new contamination shall be fully investigated in accordance with the Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination (CLR11). In the event of unacceptable risks being identified, a remediation strategy shall be agreed with the Council in writing, and subsequently implemented and verified to its satisfaction.

Reason: In the interests of public health and environmental protection.

11.3 No development or piling (including sheet piling) work should commence on this

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site until a piling risk assessment has been submitted in writing and agreed with the Planning Authority. Piling risk assessments should be undertaken in accordance with the methodology contained within the Environment Agency document on 'Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention' available at http://publications.environmentagency.gov.uk/PDF/SCHO0501BITT-E-E.pdf.

Reason: In the interests of public health and environmental protection.

11.4 The vehicular access shall be provided in accordance with Drawing No. SK28 Revision 3 bearing the date stamp 18th June 2010, prior to the commencement of any other works or other development hereby permitted.

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

11.5 No apartment shall be occupied until hard surfaced areas have been provided for parking in accordance with approved plans. These facilities shall be permanently retained.

Reason: To ensure acceptable parking facilities on the site.

11.6 No apartment shall be occupied until provision has been made for cycle parking in accordance with the approved plans. These facilities shall be permanently retained.

Reason: To ensure acceptable cycle parking facilities on the site and to encourage alternative modes of transport to the private car.

11.7 The Private Streets (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 as amended by the Private Streets (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1992. The Department hereby determines that the width, position and arrangement of the streets, and the land to be regarded as being comprised in the streets, shall be as indicated on Drawing No. SK28 Revision 3 bearing the date stamp 18th June 2010.

Reason: To ensure there is a safe and convenient road system to comply with the provisions of the Private Streets (Northern Ireland) Order 1980.

Details of Neighbour Notification:

The Owner/Occupier 1 Ormeau Street,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1EG The Owner/Occupier 11 Walnut Court,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1EP The Owner/Occupier 16 Walnut Court,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1EP The Owner/Occupier 163&165,Donegall Pass,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DT The Owner/Occupier 167&169,Donegall Pass,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DT

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The Owner/Occupier 18 Walnut Court,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1EP The Owner/Occupier 2 Coyle'S Place,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1EL The Owner/Occupier 45 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 47 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 49 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier, 5 Outram Street,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 The Owner/Occupier 51 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 53 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 55 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 59 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 61 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 63 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 65 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 67 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier 69 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier, 7 Outram Street,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 The Owner/Occupier 7 Walnut Court,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1EP The Owner/Occupier 71 Ormeau Road,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1DY The Owner/Occupier, 9 Outram Street,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 The Owner/Occupier 9 Walnut Court,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07 1EP The Owner/Occupier, Car Park,C/o UTV Havelock House,Belfast,BT07 The Owner/Occupier, UTV Havelock House,Malone Lower,Belfast,BT07

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ANNEX

Date Valid 2nd March 2010

Date First Advertised 26th March 2010

Date Last Advertised 26th March 2010

Drawing Numbers and Title

Drawing Nos 01, 02/A, 03/A, 04/A, 05/A, 06/A, 07/A, 08/A.

Notification to Department (if relevant)

Date of Notification to Department: Response of Department:

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Summary Committee Meeting Date: 18 August 2015 Item Number: Application ID: Z/2015/0021/A Proposal: Location: Retrospective externally illuminated shop and Lower Ormeau Road & Cromac Street Belfast facia signs (NO)

Referral Route: Belfast City Council Application

Recommendation: Approval Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Belfast City Council MacRae Hanlon Spence Architects Adelaide Exchange 14-16 Shore Road Adelaide Street Holywood Belfast BT18 9HX BT2 8GB

Executive Summary:

The application seeks retrospective advertising consent for externally illuminated shop signs, for the Renewing the Routes Scheme at Lower Ormeau Road and Cromac Street. The main issues to be considered in this case are:

 Amenity and Public Safety;  The effect upon the setting of listed buildings and conservation designations.

The proposal has been assessed against Planning Policy Statement 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage and Planning Policy Statement 17, Control of Outdoor Advertisements and is compliant with these policies.

Consultees offered no objections in principle to the scheme, subject to standard conditions and informatives in respect of position of signs and illumination.

No representations were received.

Having regard to the development plan, relevant planning policies, and other material considerations, it is considered that the proposal should be approved. Application ID: Z/2015/0021/A

Case Officer Report Site Location Plan

Consultations: Consultation Type Consultee Response Non Statutory NIEA - Protecting Historic No Objection Monuments Non Statutory NI Transport - Hydebank No Objection

Non Statutory NIEA - Protecting Historic No Objection Buildings Representations: Letters of Support None Received Letters of Objection None Received

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Number of Support Petitions and No Petitions Received signatures Number of Petitions of Objection and No Petitions Received signatures Summary of Issues

There were no representations to this proposal.

1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL

Belfast arterial routes are identified in the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 (BMAP) sets urban design criteria for development along these routes to improve the physical appearance of the cityscape. Renewing the Routes programme is part of a scheme to improve the physical appearance of the arterial routes. It is proposed to provide replacement signage for the following properties:

Even No’s: 34A Ormeau Road – De Cano Hairdresser 36A Ormeau Road – Muldoon & Co Accountants 38-40 Ormeau Road – John McAleer & Co Accountants and The Very Thing Furniture 136 Ormeau Road – Lagan Palace Fast Food Outlet 138 Ormeau Road – St Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop 140-142 Ormeau Road – The Rose & Crown Public House 156 Ormeau Road – Property People Estate Agents 158 Ormeau Road – Yambo Food 160 Ormeau Road – Marie’s Hairdressing/Residential 162 Ormeau Road – Helen’s Home Bakery 164 Ormeau Road – Frame of Mine Gallery 166 Ormeau Road – Murty Toolan & Co Solicitors 184 Ormeau Road – Not So Plain Jane Beauty Clinic

Odd No’s: 117 Ormeau Road – Mornington Community Project 167 Ormeau Road – Soul Ride Spin Studio 169 Ormeau Road – Discount Supplements 171 Ormeau Road – Impulse Tanning Salon 173-177 Ormeau Road – Bangla Bazar Food Supermarket 179 Ormeau Road – Imaj Turkish Barbers 181 Ormeau Road – Electric Smoke Co. 185 Ormeau Road – Eagle Star Taxis 187 Ormeau Road – Stranmillis Travel

Agincourt Avenue: 1 Agincourt Avenue – Happy Dumplings 1A & 1B Agincourt Avenue – Blowdrybar

Cromac Street: 161-165 Cromac Street – Clarke Bros. Ltd. Autoparts

The retrospective signage at the above locations incorporates new PPC aluminium signage panel fixed to a 20mm ‘marine’ plywood backing, with ‘foamex’ lettering and logos. Existing roller shutters are to be repainted, and strip lighting fixed with offset brackets above the signage panel. The brightness of the lighting is to be in accordance

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with the ‘Institute of Lighting Engineers Technical report No.5 (2nd Edition).

2 CHARACTERISTICS OF SITE AND AREA

The retrospective proposal incorporates several commercial premises along the Lower Ormeau Road from Cromac Street in the City Centre to Artana Street. The Lower Ormeau Road is an Arterial Route (AR 1/12) with designated commercial and shopping areas (AR 03/13). Lower Ormeau lies to the south east of the City Centre. It is an edge of city centre, Victorian residential townscape The area developed as a Victorian and Edwardian residential suburb with terraces of red brick or render two and three storey dwellings. The urban fabric of the area, (its building stock of Victorian terraced workers housing) is of special architectural and historic interest, reflecting an important aspect and period of the social and economic history of the city. The area exhibits a distinct hierarchy of place, with taller more grandiose buildings to the main frontage along the primary Ormeau Road, with smaller, more visually subservient terraced dwellings to the rear of this frontage.

3 SITE HISTORY

None of particular relevance to this proposal

4. POLICY FRAMEWORK

• Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 • Linen Conservation Area • Designation CC 007 – Commercial District Character Area • ATC BT 033 Holyland and BT 043 Lower Ormeau • Designation AR 01/12 – Ormeau Road Arterial Route • Designation AR 03/13 – Ormeau Road Shopping/Commercial Areas on Arterial Routes • Planning Policy Statement 1 - General Principles • Planning Policy Statement 6 – Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage • Planning Policy Statement 6 – (Addendum) Areas of Townscape Character • Planning Policy Statement 17 – Control of Outdoor Advertisements

5. CONSULTEES RESPONSES

• NIEA Protecting Historic Buildings – No objection • NIEA Protecting Historic Monuments – No objections • TransportNI – No objection subject to conditions

6. REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED

None

7. OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS

None

8 ASSESSMENT

8.1 The key issues are the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Linen Conservation Area and Holyland and Lower Ormeau Area of Townscape Characters. PPS 17 states that proposed advertising signage must respect amenity and

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not prejudice public safety.

8.2 The majority of the proposed signs are to be replaced with traditional box fascias which are more sympathetic with the buildings that are on display. Some of the existing shop signs will maintain their present illustration. Some existing banners, spotlights and projecting signs will be removed. Most of the shop signs will have their trough lighting replaced, improved or newly installed. Most of the shop frontage will be made good in relation to cleaning, painting and fixing guttering.

8.3 The majority of shop signs will be replaced with new aluminium fascia signage with individual lettering fixed to a new timber frame. In all cases the lettering is to be simplified with smaller more subtle characters to harmonise the shop frontage. The construction of the retrospective signage at the locations stated in (Section 1 Description of Proposal) incorporates new PPC aluminium signage panel fixed to a 20mm ‘marine’ plywood backing, with ‘foamex’ lettering and logos. Existing roller shutters are to be repainted, and strip lighting fixed with offset brackets above the signage panel. The brightness of the lighting is to be in accordance with the ‘Institute of Lighting Engineers Technical report No.5 (2nd Edition).

8.4 The proposal complies with Policy AD 1 of PPS17 and Policy BH 11 and Policy BH 13 of PPS 6 and is considered acceptable in the Conservation Area in that it respects amenity, when assessed in the context of the general characteristics of the locality and does not prejudice public safety (Roads Service have no objections). The signage will not detract from the host buildings, and will blend in to its surroundings when viewed from travelling along Ormeau Road from either end. In all the proposal will be an improvement. The illumination is kept to a minimum with strip trough lighting proposed. The colour of these strip trough lightings will not detract from the character of the area nor hinder public safety. The design of the illumination adheres to Policy AD 1 of PPS17

This scheme has been initiated by Belfast City Council as part of a regeneration project for this area and will benefit not only the local community but also it will be an important project on a regional level in terms of reimaging.

9. RECOMMENDATION

Having regard to the development plan, relevant planning policies, and other material considerations, it is considered that the proposal should be approved subject to the conditions set out below.

10. CONDITIONS

1. This permission is valid from the date on which the development was carried out under Section 55 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. Reason: Retrospective Application

2. The signs shall be erected in the position indicated on drawings 02A, 03A, and 04A date stamped 18 February 2015. Reason: In the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users.

3. Any advertisement displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of Belfast City Council. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity

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4. Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition. Reason: In the interest of public safety

5. The degree of illumination of the proposed signs must comply with the Institution of Lighting Engineers Technical Report No 5, 'Brightness of Illuminated Advertisements'. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity, road safety and convenience of road users.

INFORMATIVES:

1. This permission is for advertisement consent only and any other alterations or structures, including awnings or canopies or shop fronts shown on stamped approved drawings may require planning permission.

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ANNEX

Date Valid 6th January 2015

Date First Advertised N/A

Date Last Advertised N/A

Details of Neighbour Notification

N/A Date of Last Neighbour Notification N/A

Date of EIA Determination N/A

ES Requested No

Planning History

None applicable to this planning application.

Summary of Consultee Responses

No objections

Drawing Numbers

01, 02A, 03A, 04A

Notification to Department (if relevant)

N/A

Representations from Elected members: NONE

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Development Management Officer Report Committee Application

Summary Committee Meeting Date: 18 August 2015 Item Number:

Application ID: LA04/2015/0294/A Proposal: Location: Replacement shop signs and facia Newtownards Road Belfast improvements including illumination (65 Signs)

Referral Route: Belfast City Council Application

Recommendation: Approval Applicant Name and Address: Agent Name and Address: Belfast City Council Knox and Clayton Belfast City Hall 2A Wallace Avenue Belfast Lisburn BT1 5GS BT27 4DP

Executive Summary:

The application seeks advertising consent for 65 externally illuminated shop signs, for the Renewing the Routes Scheme at Newtownards Road. The main issues to be considered in this case are:

 Amenity and Public Safety;  The effect upon conservation area designations.

The proposal has been assessed against Planning Policy Statement 6 and Planning Policy Statement 17, and is compliant with these policies.

Consultees, TransportNI and NIEA Historic Buildings offered no objections in principle with the scheme subject to standard conditions and informatives being applied in respect of the level of illumination and position of signage.

No representations were received.

Having had regard to the development plan, relevant planning policies, and other material considerations, it is recommended that the proposal is approved subject to conditions set out in the case officers report. Application ID: LA04/2015/0294/A

Case Officer Report Site Location Plan

Consultations: Consultation Type Consultee Response Non Statutory NI Transport - Hydebank No Objection

Non Statutory NIEA No Objections

Representations: Letters of Support None Received Letters of Objection None Received Number of Support Petitions and No Petitions Received signatures Number of Petitions of Objection and No Petitions Received signatures Summary of Issues See below.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL

Belfast arterial routes are identified in the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 (BMAP) sets urban design criteria for development along these routes to improve the physical appearance of the cityscape. Renewing the Routes programme is part of a scheme to improve the physical appearance of the arterial routes. There will be a total of 65 signs to be renewed, improved or

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The signage is proposed to be a new PPC aluminium signage panel fixed to a 20mm ‘marine’ plywood backing, with ‘foamex’ lettering and logos. Existing roller shutters are to be repainted, and strip lighting fixed with offset brackets above the signage panel. The brightness of the lighting is to be in accordance with the ‘Institute of Lighting Engineers Technical report No.5 (2nd Edition).

The majority of the proposed signs are to be replaced with traditional box fascias which are more sympathetic with the buildings that are on display. Some of the existing shop signs will maintain their present illustration. Some existing banners, spotlights and projecting signs will be removed. Most of the shop signs will have their trough lighting replaced, improved or newly installed. Most of the shop frontage will be made good in relation to cleaning, painting and fixing guttering.

It is proposed to provide signage for the following properties:

Even No’s 222 Newtownards Road- New Titanic Quarter 224 Newtownards Road- East End Motorcycles 240-242 Newtownards Road- Vacant 244 Newtownards Road- The Bethany Take Away 246 Newtownards Road- East Side Tattoo Studio 246a Newtownards Road- Side door 250 Newtownards Road- Katrina Fashions Marketing 252-254 Newtownards Road- Dragon House and Hot shots 262 Newtownards Road- Vacant 268-270 Newtownards Road- Mace 268-270 (Gable) Newtownards Road- Mace 272 Newtownards Road-Sandwhich-Dee Lite 274 Newtownards Road- Sammy Douglas MLA DUP 276 Newtownards Road- A & M Furniture, Beds, Mattresses, Bed, Living & Dining 282-284 Newtownards Road- Second Time Around 342 Newtownards Road- The Hot Pot Cafe 344 Newtownards Road- Dessanos 356 Newtownards Road- Russel’s Shop 4 You 346-348 Newtownards Road- O SO U, Warwicks and Gold Buying Centre 362a Newtownards Road- All Washed up 364 Newtownards Road- Stormont Kabs 364a Newtownards Road- Kebab Express 366 Newtownards Road- Best Paws 368 Newtownards Road- Lisburn Fuels.co.uk, Home Heating Oil 372 and 372 (Gable) Newtownards Road- The Baby Shop

Odd No’s 125 Newtownards Road- The Co-operative pharmacy 127 Newownards Road- The Furdresser 129 Newtownards Road- A1 Alterations 131 Newtownards Road- B.P. Sew ‘N’ Knit 133 Newtownards Road- Alex Newsagents 135 Newtownards Road- Taco Mex 137 Newtownards Road- Richard Hare Kilts 141-145 Newtownards Road- Vacant 159 Newtownards Road- Vacant 161 Newtownards Road- Vacant 163 Newtownards Road- Vacant

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169 Newtownards Road- Jordans 203 Newtownards Road- The Wool Shop 205 Newtownards Road- Hairstop 209-211 Newtownards Road- McDowell’s Pharmacy 213-223 Newtownards Road- Re:Store Reduce, Reuse, Recycle- East Belfast Mission Charity Shop 269 Newtownards Road- Dental Surgery, David T Neill, B.D.S, Q.U.B 271 Newtownards Road- Vacant 335 Newtownards Road- Restore Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 273 Newtownards Road- Great Eastern Bar 281 Newtownards Road- David S McMullan, Quality Butcher 283 Newtownards Road- Hairazor 283a Newtownards Road- Adana Turkish Kebab & Pizza House 287 Newtownards Road- Taylors Unisex Hairdressing Salon 285 Newtownards Road- East Belfast Taxi Group 289 Newtownards Road- Pick and Pay 291 Newtownards Road- Rosetta Launderette 293 Newtownards Road- Glovers Household Goods 295 Newtownards Road- Fresh Meat Centre Quality Meats 301-303 Newtownards Road- Glovers Hardware Supplies 305-317 Newtownards Road- Planet Bingo 323-327 Newtownards Road- More Junk, Vintage Goods & Prop Hire 329 Newtownards Road- Vacant 331-333 OMIT and 331-333 Newtownards Road-Vacant 342 Newtownards Road- Vacant 345 Newtownards Road- The Newton Brunch Bar 347 Newtownards Road- NA Solicitors 349-351 Newtownards Road- Care & Share 353 Newtownards Road- The Con Club Newtownards Road

Portview Newtownards Road D1- Vacant D2- Catherine Services D3- The Neptune D4- Vacant D5- Vacant

Solway Street 3- Westbourne Supporters of Glentoran Football Club

Numbers 152, 209-211, 213-223, 224, 244, 246, 262, 268-270, 273, 274, 289, 256, 353 (Tennants signage) and D3 Portview will maintain their existing signage.

Characteristics of the Area

The application sites are located along the Newtownards Road Arterial Route in East Belfast. The buildings range from one storey to three storey and occupy a red brick or rendered finish. There are three units located in the McMaster Street Conservation Area and six units located in a Commercial Node/Area of Parking Restraint. The use of the premises along Newtownards Road varies from retail and offices to hot food sit in restaurants and sit in takeaways.

Most of the units along Newtownards Road have existing fascia signs to the front of their buildings which is common for a predominantly commercial area. Some of the units are vacant with no sign present on the building. Some of the existing signs on the units and vacant units are out of character with their host building and the surrounding area. Many have trough lighting that

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Site History None relevant.

Policy framework Belfast Metropolitan Plan 2015 Designation AR/01 – Newtownards Road Arterial Route Mc Master Street Conservation Area Commercial Node Planning Policy Statement 1(PPS 1) General Principles Planning Policy Statement 6 (PPS 6) Planning, Archaeology and The Built Heritage. Planning Policy Statement 17- Control of Outdoor Advertisements PPS17

CONSULTEES RESPONSES NI Transport- Hydebank was consulted and has No Objections NIEA was consulted and has no objections.

Neighbour Notification: Not required as proposal is for an advertisement.

The site includes the following shop units on Newtownards Road:

ASSESSMENT The majority of shop signs will be replaced with new aluminium fascia signage with individual lettering fixed to a new timber frame. In all cases the lettering is to be simplified with smaller more subtle characters to harmonise the shop frontage.

 The existing shop signs on the vacant units will be replaced with blank fascia aluminium signage or repaired to improve the characteristics of the locality - At numbers 145, 141- 143, 159, 161,163, 240-242, 262, 331-333 and 331-333 OMIT Unit, 343 and D1, D4 and D5 Portview.

 Numbers 127-137, 169, 203, 205, 224, 254, 252, 281, 283, 283a, 287, 269, 335, 272, 274, 273, 276, 282-284, 285, 291, 293, 295, 305-317, 323-327, 342, 344, 345, 305-317, 323-327, 346-348, 349-351, 347, 353 (Con Club Entrance), 364, 366, 368, 372 and 3 Solway Street have proposals for new strip lights above the proposed signage. These will apply trough lighting which will extend over the whole sign and will be painted to integrate it into the whole display.

 Numbers 213-223, 222, 244, 250, 271, 256, 262a and 264a have existing strip trough lighting which will be serviced and painted which will also integrate with the whole display.

 Numbers 159-163, 203 and 205 are situated within a Conservation Area. These are assessed against Policy BH 13 of PPS6 in relation to their appearance and setting. These proposed advertisements will not adversely impact the character of the area or public safety.

 Numbers 141-143, 145, 222 (gable) 349-351 and 372 (gable) are proposing to replace vandalised or boarded windows with blank virtual graphic windows. These will not impact on the amenity of the area or hinder public safety.

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 At number 3 Solway Street advertising on an awning is proposed and as a whole adheres to Policy AD 1 of PPS 17.

The proposal complies with Policy AD 1 of PPS17 and is considered acceptable in terms of the Conservation Area in that it respects amenity, when assessed in the context of the general characteristics of the locality and does not prejudice public safety (Roads Service have no objections).

The signage will not detract from the host buildings, and will blend in to its surroundings when viewed from travelling along Newtownards Road from either end. In all the proposal will be an improvement. The illumination is kept to a minimum with strip trough lighting proposed. The colour of these strip trough lightings will not detract from the character of the area nor hinder public safety. The design of the illumination adheres to Policy AD 1 of PPS17.

Neighbour Notification Checked N/A

Summary of Recommendation:

Based on the above assessment, it is recommended that this application is approved

Conditions

1. The signs shall be erected in the position shown on the approved plan date stamped 13/04/2015

Reason: In the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users

2. The degree of illumination of the proposed signs must comply with the Institution of Lighting Engineers Technical Report 5 “Brightness of Illuminated Advertisements”

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity, road safety and the convenience of road users.

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ANNEX

Date Valid 13th April 2015

Date First Advertised N/A Date Last Advertised N/A Details of Neighbour Notification (all addresses)

N/A

Date of Last Neighbour Notification N/A

Date of EIA Determination ES Requested No

Planning History

Summary of Consultee Responses

NI Transport- Hydebank was consulted and has no objections NIEA was consulted and has no objections.

Drawing Numbers and Title:

Representations from Elected Representatives:

None

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Drawing No. 01 Type: Site Location map Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 02 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 125, 127, 129, 131, 133, 135 & 137 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 03 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 141-145 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 04 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 159, 161, 163 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 05 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 169 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 06 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 203, 205 and 207 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 07 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 209-211 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 08 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 213-223 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 09 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 222 and 224 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 10 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 240-242 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 11 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 244, 246, 246a & 248 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 12 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 250 & 252-254 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. Type: Page 8 of 11 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. Type: Status: Submitted

Drawing No. Type: Status: Submitted Application ID: LA04/2015/0294/A

Drawing No. 13 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 262 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 14 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 268-270 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 15 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 268-270 (Gable) Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 16 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 269 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 17 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 271 & 335 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 18 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 272 & 274 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 19 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 273 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 20 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 276 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 21 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 281, 283, 283a & 287 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 22 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 282-284 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 23 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 285 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 24 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 289 Status: Submitted

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Drawing No. 25 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 291, 293 & 295 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 26 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 301-303 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 27 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 305-317 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 28 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 323-327, 329 & 331-333 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 29 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 331-333 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 30 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 342 & 344 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 31 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 343, 345 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 32 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 344 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 33 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 346-348 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 34 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 347 & 349-351 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 35 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 353 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 36 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 362a Status: Submitted

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Drawing No. 37 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 364, 364a, 366 & 368 Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 38 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 372 & 372 Gable Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 39 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. 3 Solway Street Status: Submitted

Drawing No. 40-45 Type: Existing and Proposed elevations Unit No. D1-D5 Portview Status: Submitted

Notification to Department (if relevant)

Date of Notification to Department: NA

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

Subject: Listing of Buildings

Date: Tuesday, 18th Aug, 2015

Reporting Officer: Phil Williams, ext 2300

Contact Officer: Robert Kennedy, ext 2294

Is this report restricted? Yes No x

Is the decision eligible for Call-in? Yes xx No

1.0 Purpose of Report or Summary of main Issues

1.1 Correspondence has been received from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) regarding the proposed listing of buildings in Belfast. Article 80 (3) of the Planning Act (NI) 2011 requires the agency to consult with the Council before placing any building on the statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest.

2.0 Recommendations

2.1 Committee is requested  To consider the information provided  To agree to recommend to the NIEA that it would proceed with the listings of the buildings within this report.

3.0 Main report

Key issues The Department based on the completion of detailed surveys, is currently considering the listing of the following properties and has requested the Council’s comments in this regard:

 Former bank, 413/7 Newtownards Road  Heyn Memorial Hall, 215 Holywood Road  2-4 Belmont Road  Quarry House, 42 Quarry Road  261A Belmont Road  Orangefield Baptist Church, North Road  Bloomfield Presbyterian Church, Beersbridge Road  Ballysillan Presbyterian Church  Holy Trinity CoI Church, Ballysillan Road  Woodvale Presbyterian Church, Woodvale Road  Barnageeh, St Patricks Secondary School, 619 Antrim Road  Cross of sacrifice, Dundonald Cemetery, 743 Upper Newtownards Road  Hamill vault, St Josephs Churchyard, 23 Hannahstown Hill  Woodvale Park Bandstand  Cross of sacrifice, Belfast City Cemetery, Falls Road  Gate Lodge. Holy Family Primary School, Newington Avenue  Pavillion, Stormont Estate, Massey Avenue  Pavilion, Stormont Estate, Massey Avenue

Financial & Resource Implications

None

Equality or Good Relations Implications

None

4.0 Appendices – Documents Attached

Appendix 1: Evaluation section from NIEA report Appendix 1: Evaluation section from NIEA report NIEA Property Evaluations

Background NIEA is currently engaged in the Second Survey of all of Northern Ireland's building stock to update and improve on the first List of buildings of special architectural or historic interest which began in 1974. The second survey is due to be completed by 2016.

In considering whether to include a building as Listed, the Department (NIEA) takes into account the architectural and historic interest of a structure and is also given the power to consider:-

 any respect in which its exterior contributes to the architectural or historic interest of any group of buildings of which it forms part; and

 the desirability of preserving, on the ground of its architectural or historic interest, any feature of the building which consists of a manmade object or structure fixed to the building or which forms a part of the land and which is comprised within the curtilage of the building.

Should the Department (NIEA) decide to list, this places certain responsibility on the owner, for example, a listed building has to be maintained in a way appropriate to its character and cannot be altered or demolished without prior approval.

The summary below is taken from the NIEA property evaluation and details the evaluation in relation to the class of listing proposed.

1. A Former bank, 413/7 Newtownards Road HB26/10/007 - Three-storey five-bay wide former Ulster Bank branch in neo-classical style designed in 1918 by the prominent Belfast based architectural firm Blackwood & Jury. The building is one of a number of Ulster Bank branches designed by the same architects. The principal elevation is relatively plain but with good proportions, divided into five bays and clad in ashlar limestone with banded rustication to the ground floor. Despite the windows being replaced with uPVC the building retains its essential architectural character including the original panelled entrance doors and the internal timber lobby. A carved frieze at the top depicts the Belfast Coat of Arms and is banded top and bottom by a stone ogee moulding and terminated in a raised parapet. Although somewhat austere, this former bank is one of the more significant buildings in this part of the Newtownards Road.

Proposed NIEA listing - B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Former bank (currently not Listed)

2. B Heyn Memorial Hall, 215 Holywood Road HB26/12/037 - A two-storey red-brick Tudor- style parish hall, dating c.1928, to the designs of Belfast-based architect Robert Hanna Gibson. A good example of an early-20th century church hall, characterised by its overhanging eaves, half-hipped green slate roof and multiple dormers. The exterior has retained its character, style and proportions, despite the replacement of the original leaded windows and surviving interiors fittings include the original stairs and wall panelling. In its original setting adjacent to the former St. Mark's Rectory and St. Mark's church on Holywood Road (HB26.12.017), it has group value with the other parish buildings and is of local importance.

Proposed NIEA listing – B1, Extent of proposed Listing – Hall (currently not Listed)

3. C 2-4 Belmont Road HB26/12/053 - A well-proportioned and detailed red-brick former corner shop and office building, dating from c.1902. Situated in a prominent location at the junction of the Belmont and Holywood Roads, the building curves at the street corner and is well detailed with an ornate stone pedimented entrance, carved stone clock and openwork balustrade with ball finials. Originally commissioned by Braithwaite & McCann, spirit dealers Appendix 1: Evaluation section from NIEA report who owned one of the largest chain of public houses in the city, the building functioned as a shop and the offices of various unionist organisations during most of the 20th century and were established as the headquarters of the Ulster Unionist Party c.2008. Whilst internally it is altered and modernised and the windows on the first floor are not original, it remains a focal point and an interesting local piece of architecture.

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Main Building (currently not Listed)

4. D Quarry House, 42 Quarry Road HB26/12/049 - A well-proportioned and detailed two- storey ten-bay irregular-plan house, constructed in 1912 to designs by Watt, Tulloch & Fitzsimmons, with references to the Arts & Crafts Style. A good example of its type, the mansion house with its hipped roof, tall roughcast rendered chimneystacks, round bays, projecting staircase and glazed garden room, retains its character externally and internally and is reminiscent of the age in which it was designed. Retaining its original setting with extensive mature gardens to the south and with its historical connections to Frank Workman of Workman, Clark & Co. Ltd., Belfast’s second largest shipbuilder, it is of local importance.

Proposed NIEA listing – B1, Extent of proposed Listing – House (currently not Listed)

5. E 261A Belmont Road HB26/13/024 - A good example of a Modernist house, built in 1937 to designs by local architect Anthony Frederick Lucy. A two-storey three bay flat-roofed house in rectangular plan with single storey flat roofed extension, built post 1954. The house retains much of its original character and style with corner windows, white walls with black raised band detailing, roof parapets and balcony railings accentuating elements of its design and form. Notable features typical of the era include stream-form curved bay windows, flanking the central door, with original curved single glazing incorporating Art Deco chevron detailing on the front elevation and stepped Art Deco detailing on the upper balcony doors. A now rare example of a Modernist dwelling, 261A Belmont Road has a striking box-like appearance which adds to the local interest and architectural diversity of this area of suburban Belfast. Overall it makes an important contribution to Northern Ireland's historic buildings stock.

Proposed NIEA listing – B1, Extent of proposed Listing – House and gates (currently not Listed)

6. F Orangefield Baptist Church, North Road HB26/11/005 - A good example of ecclesiastical modernism in Ulster, this two-storey double-height pitched roof church dates from 1968 and was designed by local architect Gordon McKnight. The striking principal elevation with central tower and the steeply pitched side wings make it one of the architect's most bold designs. Gordon McKnight first came to prominence for his modernist church designs in the mid 1950's. His buildings were a shift away from the traditional conservatism and historic revivalism which characterised the design of most pre-war churches and the architect designed over thirty modernist churches for the protestant denominations over a four decade long career. The building retains a well proportioned minimalist interior with dramatic sloping ceilings and simple palette of materials including white painted render walling, and polished timber boarding to ceilings. Situated on a corner site in a suburban residential setting, the church is a local landmark and of historical and social importance to the area.

Proposed NIEA listing – B2 Extent of proposed Listing – Church (currently not Listed)

7. G Bloomfield Presbyterian Church, Beersbridge Road HB26/14/019 - An interesting example of a Gothic-Revival style church whose current form is the result of a number of phases of building work. The gabled two-storey sandstone church dates from 1897-98 to Appendix 1: Evaluation section from NIEA report designs by James John Phillips & Son, whilst the gabled Hall to the rear dates from 1925- 26 to designs by Hobart & Heron. The W end of the church, consisting of the vestibule and towers, dates from 1956. The external envelope is well-proportioned and detailed and the building has a fine interior with original timberwork to the main body of the church and an impressive open-timber roof. The church is prominently situated on a substantial corner site and has group value with the 4 no. houses on Cyprus Avenue opposite, also built in sandstone (HB26/14/020A-C).

Proposed NIEA listing – B1, Extent of proposed Listing – Church, hall, gates and railings (currently not Listed)

8. Ballysillan Presbyterian Church HB26/39/002 - Late-Victorian Gothic-Revival gabled church, built in 1891 to designs by architect, Samuel Stevenson. A well-detailed church building in rock-faced sandstone with smooth sandstone detailing, stepped buttresses, pinnacles, ornate Gothic lancet arched windows and steeply pitched natural slate roof. Retaining a fine interior with original ornately carved gallery on painted columns, pews and pulpit. Located in a prominent setting at the junction of the Crumlin and Ballysillan roads, bounded by decorative cast-iron railings and gate piers, the site also contains former school and halls and is an important local landmark.

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Church, gates, piers, walling and railings (currently not listed)

9. Holy Trinity CoI Church, Ballysillan Road HB26/41/014 - A large red-brick gabled late Gothic-Revival church in a Perpendicular style with six bay nave, three storey square tower and projecting chancel abutted by vestry, built in 1954-6 to designs by local architect E. P. Lamont. Rectangular plan form orientated NE-SW with main entrance through centralised porch in SW gable. Situated within its own grounds along the Ballysillan and Old Park Roads the building exterior is impressive with its characteristic English bond red-brickwork and contrasting reconstituted stone detailing adding much to its style and visual impact. Internally, the building retains its original plan form and the majority of original detailing survives, including some elements such as its bell dated 1844 which was cast by the renowned Messers C. & G. Mears of London and salvaged from the earlier Trinity Church destroyed during WW11. Overall this is a building of local historical and social significance which survives largely unaltered both internally and externally, displaying the original intentions of its architect and making a positive contribution to the local area.

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Church and gate screen, piers, and gates (currently not Listed)

10. Woodvale Presbyterian Church, Woodvale Road HB26/38/001 - Free-standing asymmetrical double-height stone church dated 1899 and designed by prominent local architectural practice Young and Mackenzie. A substantial church building employing many architectural elements that typify the nineteenth-century Gothic Revival. Occupying a prominent yet compact site in a largely residential district overlooking Woodvale Park to the south. The church retains most of its original external and internal detailing. It is an important focal point for the local Presbyterian community and is a significant local landmark

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Church, gates and railings (currently not Listed)

11. Barnageeh, St Patricks Secondary School, 619 Antrim Road HB26/46/011 - A two- storey former merchants villa in random-coursed buff sandstone with Classical Greek detailing, built c.1868 in the style of Alexander 'Greek' Thompson of Glasgow and possibly designed by his student James Hamilton. The E and S facades of the house survive almost Appendix 1: Evaluation section from NIEA report intact retaining much of their original character and style. Despite the loss of some of the original interior including its original staircase, the quality and survival of the GF plan and detailing add much to the buildings interest. Now used as a school administration building for St Patrick's Secondary School, its original setting has been altered by the 2 no. large blocks of modern school buildings erected on the site c.1950. A building of significant architectural and historic interest with former occupants including Major General J. K. Millner, the Olympic gold medal winner and Walter Francis Clokey, the prominent Northern Irish stained glass artist.

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – School (currently not Listed)

12. Cross of sacrifice, Dundonald Cemetery, 743 Upper Newtownards Road HB26/13/050 - A tall and imposing memorial cross to designs by Sir Reginald Bloomfield and constructed by Messrs Haslett of Abercorn Road, Derry. The cross, located at the highest point of Dundonald Cemetery provides a sombre reminder of the ultimate sacrifice given by local people during World War I. The war memorial, erected between 1927 and 1931 and commissioned by the Imperial War Graves Commission, contributes to the overall setting within the cemetery. A Cross of Sacrifice was also commissioned in Belfast City Cemetery (HB26.25.001L).

Proposed NIEA listing – B1, Extent of proposed Listing – Memorial (currently not Listed)

13. Hamill vault, St Josephs Churchyard, 23 Hannahstown Hill HB26/20/004B - A double height gabled vault in Gothic-revival style dating from 1905 to designs by architect Charles MacAlister. Rectangular plan with a small walled enclosure to N and elaborate cast iron gates. Located in the E end of the cemetery to St Joseph’s RC church (HB26.20.004A). Erected by the Hamill family, one of the leading Catholic families in Belfast from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century, the vault is the most impressive of the memorials in the graveyard and has a prominent position facing the church.

Proposed NIEA listing – B1, Extent of proposed Listing – Vault, walling and gates (currently not Listed)

14. Woodvale Park Bandstand HB26/38/002B - A good example of a square-shaped bandstand dating from 1925. An open structure constructed in iron and timber with brick base, square columns, a hipped and gabled roof and decorative timber frieze. Located within Woodvale Park, a typically Victorian park which dates from 1887 with gates, piers and railings to designs by the English architect J. C. Bretland (HB26.38.002A). Originally erected in Belfast's parks, as temporary wooden structures for local and military bands to play, bandstands were replaced with permanent structures in 1920s to a standard design (there was an identical bandstand erected in Botanic Gardens – also 1925). The bandstand in Woodvale Park would have originally been surrounded by seating arranged in a horseshoe shape around the band. Despite some alterations the bandstand has group value with the other listed structures in the park and is an increasingly rare feature and an important part of the area’s history.

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Bandstand (currently not Listed)

15. Cross of sacrifice, Belfast City Cemetery, Falls Road HB26/25/001L - A tall and imposing memorial cross dating c.1927 to designs by Sir Reginald Blomfield and constructed by Messrs Haslett of Abercorn Road, Derry. The cross commemorates the dead of WWI and is prominently located on a main axis route in the Belfast City Cemetery. The cemetery has a number of listed records including the walling (HB26.25.001A), the Superintendent’s House (HB26.25.001B), the Fountains (HB26.25.001C), the Vaults (HB26.25.001D), Herdman memorial (HB26.25.001 E), Inglis memorial (HB26.25.001 F), Appendix 1: Evaluation section from NIEA report Carson memorial (HB26.25.001 H), Phillips memorial (HB26.25.001 I), Fennel-Stelfox memorial (HB26.25.001 J) and Lynn memorial (HB26.25.001 K). The war memorial, erected between 1927 and 1931 and commissioned by the Imperial War Graves Commission, contributes to the overall setting within the cemetery. A Cross of Sacrifice was also commissioned in Dundonald Cemetery (HB26.13.050).

Proposed NIEA listing – B1, Extent of proposed Listing – Memorial (currently not Listed)

16. Gate Lodge. Holy Family Primary School, Newington Avenue HB26/48/011 - This late Victorian gate-lodge was built in 1894-5 alongside the ‘Holy Family Roman Catholic Church’, a chapel of ease which was subsequently demolished in 1912 to make way for a permanent church. The gate lodge was built for the chapel's caretaker and despite a compact gabled form it originally consisted of five rooms. The one-and-a-half storey building is well detailed and proportioned and retains some architectural features; of particular merit is the brick detailing such as the string course, drip moulding and decorative eaves course. Although small in comparison to the neighbouring three-storey terraced houses and 1960s school, it has a strong presence on Newington Avenue, due to a slightly projecting position on the street. Despite having a modern open plan interior with few original historic features, it retains its overall character and its continued use as part of the Holy Family Primary School ensures its social significance. It is a relatively rare example of a gate lodge to a 19th century Roman Catholic Church and is an important local building, as the last remnant of the original church on this site.

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Gate Lodge (currently not Listed)

17. Pavillion, Stormont Estate, Massey Avenue HB26/13/052A - Single storey hipped roof Neo-Georgian style pavilion constructed in 1936 by the Ministry of Finance, NI. Rectangular floor plan facing south, located on the north side of Massey Avenue within the grounds of the Stormont Estate. Prominently situated opposite the Massey Avenue entrance lodge and adjacent to the decorative gates and screens (both listed under HB26/13/021) designed by Arnold Thornley, who was also the Architect for Parliament Buildings (HB26/13/013). Simply detailed and well-proportioned, the building reflects the style of the other buildings on the Estate and makes a positive contribution within its setting. A similar structure is located to the east, (beyond the statue of Lord Carson) in a woodland setting (HB26.13.052B).

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Pavilion (currently not Listed)

18. Pavilion, Stormont Estate, Massey Avenue HB26/13/052B - Single storey hipped roof Neo-Georgian style pavilion constructed on the grounds of Stormont Estate between 1938 and 1959 by the Ministry of Finance, NI. Rectangular floor plan facing west, situated close to the top of Massey Avenue, to the east side of the Lord Carson Memorial Statue (HB26/13/19). Simply detailed and well-proportioned, the building reflects the style of the buildings on the site designed by Sir Arnold Thornley such as the entrance lodges (HB26/13/20 and HB26/13/21) and Parliament Buildings (HB26/13/013) and makes a positive contribution within its setting. A similar structure is located to the west just within the entrance gates and screen of the estate, fronting onto Massey Avenue (HB26.13.052A).

Proposed NIEA listing – B2, Extent of proposed Listing – Pavilion (currently not Listed) Appendix 1: Evaluation section from NIEA report Note:

Listed buildings in Northern Ireland are divided into four categories:

Grade A

Special buildings of national importance including both outstanding grand buildings and the fine, little altered examples of some important style or date.

Grade B+

Special buildings that might have merited A status but for relatively minor detracting features such as impurities of design, or lower quality additions or alterations. Also buildings that stand out above the general mass of grade B1 buildings because of exceptional interiors or some other features.

Grade B1 and B2

Special buildings of more local importance or good examples of some period of style. Some degree of alteration or imperfection may be acceptable. PLANNING COMMITTEE

Subject: Purpose Built Managed Student Accommodation

Date: 18 August 2015

Reporting Officer: Phil Williams, Director of Planning and Place

Contact Officer: Keith Sutherland, Development Planning and Policy Manager

Is this report restricted? Yes No x

Is the decision eligible for Call-in? Yes x No

1.0 Purpose of Report or Summary of main Issues

1.1 This paper outlines the steps to be taken to provide the Council with appropriate tools to deal with planning applications for the provisions of Purpose Built Managed Student Accommodation (PBMSA). Whilst the inclusion of new policies within the future Local Development Plan is the preferred solution in the long-term (3-5years), there is a pressing need for a short-term solution to deal with the current proliferation of planning applications for this type of development in the City Centre.

1.2 The proposed approach in the short-term constitutes an interim solution that builds upon the work already undertaken through the established Joint Team on Student Housing, most notably the ‘Learning City’ Framework Document which was published in March 2014 following public consultation. It will offer greater certainty to developers of PBMSA and provide reassurance to communities that existing residential amenity will be protected.

2.0 Recommendations

2.1 In the short-term, agree to:  The preparation of technical, internal ‘guidelines’ based on existing policies to ensure a consistent approach when determining applications for PBMSA; and  The preparation of a positive ‘Best Practice Guide’ aimed at prospective developers to encourage the development of good quality PBMSA in the right locations.

2.2 In the medium-term (6-9months), agree to the preparation of Supplementary Planning Guidance to address gaps in the existing policy framework.

2.3 Note that in the long-term (3-5years) any policy deficiencies can be addressed within the new Local Development Plan.

Document Number: 202607 Version: 5 Document Name: STUDENT HOUSING PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 180815 3.0 Main report

Key Issues 3.1 Members will be aware that the Council have been involved for a number of years in a Joint Team on Student Housing – a collaboration with DSD, DOE, NIHE and SIB formed to lead a strategic approach to proving quality, attractive, safe and secure student housing and purpose built student accommodation in the City. To date, a significant amount of work has been completed via the Joint Team, including the Holylands and Wider University Area Strategic Study (March 2012) and research into the Economic Impact of Higher Education Students on the Economy of Belfast (February 2014).

3.2 This work has shown that students studying and living within cities make a significant contribution to local and regional economies. For Belfast, the re-location of the Ulster University to the north of the City Centre and growth in the international student market both present significant opportunities for the City. However, student housing provision needs to be carefully planned and appropriately managed to secure a positive integration with existing communities and to ensure that negative impacts associated with the concentration of student accommodation, such as anti-social behaviour, are mitigated against. Attractive, high quality, safe, secure, accessible and affordable Purpose Built Managed Student Accommodation (PBMSA) in the right locations is therefore a preferable alternative to ad hoc private rented housing within established neighbourhoods.

3.3 The Council commissioned consultants in late 2013 to review planning policies and other relevant strategies to develop an appropriate approach to assessing future proposals for PBMSA. The resulting Framework for Student Housing and Purpose Built Student Accommodation (published in March 2014 after public consultation) outlined a range of planning criteria that could be considered as requirements for PBMSA, including proximity to university campuses, design quality, management arrangements, impact on the surrounding area and need (see Appendix 1).

3.4 In the past 18-24 months, Belfast has experienced an influx of planning applications for PBMSA, predominantly in the city centre (see Appendix 2). Under the plan-led planning system, although the Framework document is a material consideration in determining such planning applications, it was not composed within the guidelines set out within the relevant planning framework and therefore can neither supersede existing planning policy nor have determining weight in planning decisions.1

3.5 Policy HMO7 of the Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Subject Plan for Belfast is the only existing planning policy relating specifically to PBMSA. However, this policy only applies to larger schemes (developments over a threshold of 50 units or 200 occupants) and is only applicable where an applicant overtly states that a planning application is to provide student accommodation. Furthermore, whilst the policy is able to require applicants to provide detail of management arrangements and the provision of amenity space, it does little to manage cumulative impact, does not consider any evidence of need and has little guidance in relation to maximising regeneration benefits.

3.6 With the absence of a formal criteria-based policy for PBMSA within the Local Development Plan, the policy mechanisms currently available to the Council are considered inadequate in terms of their ability to encourage the right type of development in suitable locations. Whilst the inclusion of new policies within the future Local

1Section 6 (4) of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Act 2011 states that, when making planning decisions, the determination must be made in accordance with the local development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. There is no legal definition for what constitutes a material consideration, but there are two main tests in deciding whether a consideration is material: (i) it should serve or be related to the purpose of planning - it should therefore relate to the development and use of land; and (ii) it should fairly and reasonably relate to the particular application.

Document Number: 202607 Version: 5 Document Name: STUDENT HOUSING PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 180815 Development Plan is the preferred solution in the long-term, there is a need in the light of the current proliferation of planning applications for immediate action.

3.7 In the short-term, it is therefore proposed that two documents are produced based on the support existing policies give to the criteria-based policy approach outlined within the Framework Document. This would include:

 Preparation of technical, internal ‘Guidelines’ to ensure a consistent approach to applying existing policies and following procedural protocols. It will provide guidelines to development management officers on how to robustly approach current and future planning applications for student accommodation. Suggested contents for this document are outlined in Appendix 3.  A positive, ‘Best Practice Guide’ aimed at prospective developers to encourage the development of good quality, PBMSA in the right locations by explaining how existing policies support well-design and appropriately managed schemes. This would demonstrate how existing policies support the ‘criteria-based’ approach and would give developers greater certainty about the Council’s aspirations when preparing planning proposals. Suggested contents for this document are outlined in Appendix 4.

3.8 Given that each of these documents are based on existing planning policies and the Council’s approach contained within the Framework Document, they could be produced relatively quickly and implemented without a need for further consultation. Whilst it is acknowledged that this approach is limited in that it will neither supersede existing policy nor have determining weight in planning decisions, it is proposed that the positive ‘Best Practice Guide’ would be beneficial in seeking to influence proposals before planning applications are submitted and would, alongside technical ‘guidelines’, ensure consistency in how policies are applied. This approach could also provide an immediate additional material consideration when processing current planning applications for PBMSA.

3.9 In the medium-term, Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on PBMSA can be prepared to address gaps and strengthen the existing policy framework. Although an SPG can’t introduce new policy, can “supplement, elucidate and exemplify” policy documents and development plans” (PPS1, Para 43). This would build upon the short-term work outlined above and where relevant to a particular development proposal could be taken into account as a material consideration, with additional weight accorded by virtue of a period of public consultation. Allowing time for further research and consultation, it is unlikely SPG could be adopted before April 2016.

3.10 In the long-term, the criteria-based policy approach contained within the Framework Document should provide a foundation for future planning policies for PBMSA within the new Local Development Plan. However, it is likely to take at least 3 years until this can be fully realised.

Financial & Resource Implications 3.11 There are no additional resource implications arising from the short term Guide and internal Guideline documents. The Director of Planning and Place is currently considering options for the establishment of a Development Plan team to take forward future planning policy work.

Equality or Good Relations Implications 3.12 No specific equality or good relations implications.

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Appendix 1 – Framework Document – Planning Criteria Appendix 2 - Map of recent Planning Applications for PBMSA in the City Centre Appendix 3 – Suggested contents for Internal Development Management Guidelines Appendix 4 – Suggested contents for Purpose Built Managed Student Accommodation Guide

Document Number: 202607 Version: 5 Document Name: STUDENT HOUSING PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 180815 Appendix 1: Framework Document – Planning Criteria

The criterion-based planning guidance for assessing applications for the provision of purpose built student accommodation, in addition to the provisions of the HMO Subject Plan, could be based upon the following:

Planning permission for purpose built student accommodation will only be granted where all the following criteria are met:

 Proximity: the development is within 15 minutes walking distance of a university/college campus or on a high frequency public transport route.  Design: the nature, layout and design of the development are appropriate to its location and context and would not result in an unacceptable impact on local character, environmental quality or residential amenity. The development should be designed to deter crime and promote personal safety.  Management: an appropriate Management Plan is in place to minimise potential negative impacts from occupants and the development on surrounding properties and neighbourhoods and to create a positive and safe living environment for students. This may require an Article 40 Planning Agreement with the relevant authority prior to the issue of planning permission (or Article 76 of the 2011 Planning Act).  Impact: the development would not result in an unacceptable impact upon surrounding residential neighbourhoods in itself or when considered alongside existing and approved student housing provision.  Need: the development meets an identified need for the type of accommodation proposed.

The following explanatory text would be provided with the 5 criteria:

 Proximity: this criterion seeks to promote sustainable means of travel and minimise car use. Applications should be accompanied by information on the suitability of the location of the proposal. The fifteen minutes (or 1,200m) walking time could rise with the availability of good quality pedestrian and cycle routes. If reliant on public transport or shuttle buses, the PBSA must be on a high frequency public transport route.

 Design: this criterion seeks to promote quality in design. Applications should be accompanied by a Design Statement containing a site appraisal and concept design and a statement explaining the design objectives for the site, local design considerations and the relationship of the proposal to the surrounding context. Applications should take full account of the principles of ‘Secured by Design’, a UK project promoting the principles of designing out crime from the built environment. The amount of information and level of detail required will depend on the nature, scale and location of the proposed development. Proposals should not result in unacceptable damage to local character, environmental quality or residential amenity.

 Management: this criterion seeks to promote well managed PBSA proposals, which provide a safe and positive environment for students, whilst reducing the risk of adverse impacts upon residential amenity. Applications should be accompanied by a Management Plan addressing general management operations, site and landscape maintenance, servicing, security features, CCTV, lighting, intercoms, soundproofing, noise control and tenant behaviour as well as providing a travel plan for staff and students. The Management Plan should include the proposed liaison arrangements with the relevant education institution, the Council and the PSNI in relation to tenant behaviour.

Document Number: 202607 Version: 5 Document Name: STUDENT HOUSING PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 180815  Impact: this criterion seeks to promote and capture the positive impacts of PBSA and student populations whilst reducing the risk of adverse impacts on residential neighbourhoods. The protection of residential amenity is a concern in areas where HMOs are concentrated particularly within the 22 HMO Policy Areas identified in the HMO Subject Plan. Applications should be accompanied by information on existing student housing provision and the impact of the proposal upon demographics and local facilities/ service provision in an area. Information on the (social, economic and environmental) benefits of proposals, as well as any mitigation measures, should also be provided.

 Need: this criterion seeks to ensure student housing needs are met. Applications should be accompanied by evidence, as appropriate, of the specific need that is being addressed, why this need is currently unmet, the type of existing accommodation the potential student occupiers are likely to be drawn from and any recorded increase in student numbers. Evidence such as university support, waiting lists and bank funding may be helpful in demonstrating need. The explanatory text is subsidiary to and should not distort the meaning of the policy. Planning applications for PBSA should be accompanied by appropriate information which addresses the 5 planning criteria. Other non-residential uses in PBSA schemes, e.g. retail, gyms and restaurants, will be considered against prevailing regional planning policy. In relation to the draft planning criteria, the following definitions are noted:

The explanatory text is subsidiary to and should not distort the meaning of the policy. Planning applications for PBSA should be accompanied by appropriate information which addresses the 5 planning criteria. Other non-residential uses in PBSA schemes, e.g. retail, gyms and restaurants, will be considered against prevailing regional planning policy.

In relation to the draft planning criteria, the following definitions are noted:

 Purpose-built student accommodation: Accommodation built, or converted, with the specific intent of being occupied by students – either individual en-suite units or sharing facilities.

 Shared housing: usually built as family housing, which has changed its use to be occupied by a number of separate individuals sharing the same kitchen and bathroom facilities behind the same front door. This can include flats, apartments and HMOs.

 Student housing: a generic term that covers shared housing and purpose-built student accommodation.

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Document Number: 202607 Version: 5 Document Name: STUDENT HOUSING PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 180815 Planning Applications Map Address of Proposal No. of Date Application Status Ref bedrooms Validated 1-7 Lennoxvale and the site of 52 Malone Road, 1 117 02/11/2012 Consultation(s) Issued Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 5BY Mark Royal House, 70-74 Donegall Street, Belfast, 2 45 21/06/2013 Permission Granted BT1 2GU 3 48-52 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AS 200 11/04/2014 Permission Granted Site bounded by Wellwood Street, Glenalpin Street Application deferred for 4 391 05/08/2014 and Norwood Street, Belfast further consideration 5 1A College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6JD 413 11/09/2014 Permission Granted 6 118-122 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DL 21 17/12/2014 Neighbours Notified 7 Site at 28-30 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT 529 13/01/2015 Consultation(s) Issued 8 81-107 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AB 694 12/02/2015 Consultation(s) Issued 9 123-137 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AB 407 03/03/2015 Consultation(s) Issued Land bounded by Carrick Hill, Nos 22-36 Clifton 10 c. 375 23/04/2015 Consultation(s) Issued Street and No. 4 Trinity Street, Belfast, BT13 1AA Land south of Franklin Street, east of Brunswick 11 Street and west of McClintlock Street, Belfast, BT2 476 08/06/2015 Consultation(s) Issued 7GX 12 78 College Avenue, Belfast, BT1 6BU 804 09/06/2015 Consultation(s) Issued 13 (i) c. 734 Lands located within the DSD Northside 13 (ii) c. 1074 06/07/2015 Application deemed valid Development Area 13 (iii) c. 205 14 140 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GX 710 10/07/2015 Neighbours Notified Land bounded by Library Street, Stephen Street 15 444 21/07/2015 Neighbours Notified and Kent Street, Belfast, BT1 2JJ 16 89-101 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FE 30 22/07/2015 Application deemed vaild 17 26-44 Little Patrick Street, Belfast, BT15 380 30/07/2015 Neighbours Notified c. 73392

Pre-Application Discussions Map Address of Proposal No. of Date PAD Status Ref bedrooms Received A 108-110 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7LX c. 173 30/05/2014 Non-commital 24-30 College Street, 41-49 Queen Street and 29 Consultation(s) B c. 320 28/05/2105 Wellington Place, Belfast, BT6 6EB Issued Consultation(s) C 78-86 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7BY c. 150 17/06/2015 Issued c. 643

2 Total does not include 710 rooms from 14 - LA04/2015/0609/F (see 13(i) - Site 3, LA04/2015/0577/O)

Document Number: 202607 Version: 5 Document Name: STUDENT HOUSING PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 180815 Appendix 3 – Suggested contents for Internal Development Management Guidelines

Internal ‘guidelines’ would be produced for development management officers to aid a consistent approach to the interpretation of existing planning policies. It would seek to articulate the Council’s position on student accommodation in the city and could provide technical guidelines on how to apply existing policies and follow procedural protocols.

It would need to be read alongside the published ‘Best Practice Guide’ to encourage the provision of good quality PBMSA in suitable locations, but would differ in that as an internal document it would provide detailed advice to officers around the Council-wide approach to PBMSA in the short- term and how to pro-actively encourage good quality development in the right locations. As informal guidelines it could also be updated periodically as required until new policy instruments are in place.

The Internal Development Management Guidelines will highlight the principal material considerations, relevant policy tests and a review of recent planning cases, and would seek to ensure that:

 Applications for PBMSA will be processed efficiently where proposals are developed in line with the proposed ‘Best Practice Guide’;

 Applications for student accommodation are distinguished from other types of residential development, which may have implications for applying certain policy requirements such as parking standards, space standards or the provision of amenity space;

 The types of information required to effectively process planning applications are addressed early so that delays are minimised where applications are lack key information required to effectively consider the application (e.g. the provision of a draft Management Plan); and

 Existing policies are applied consistently to ensure quality design solutions and satisfactory forms of development are delivered which minimise negative impacts on residential amenity.

 Officers are aware of how developer agreements can also be used to ensure adequate management arrangements and to mitigate the impacts on surrounding communities.

The document could also identify a range of other supplementary guidance and material considerations for processing applications (e.g. the City Centre Regeneration Strategy and Investment Plan, non-statutory Masterplans, emerging regeneration projects, etc.)

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A short Best Practice Guide to PBMSA would seek to encourage the development of good quality, PBMSA in the right locations by explaining how existing policies can be applied to support such applications. This would be a fundamentally positive document articulating the Council’s position in welcoming proposals for PBMSA in the City Centre that are well designed, high quality, in the right locations and delivering significant regeneration benefits whilst avoiding negative impacts on adjacent land uses.

The Guide would use the existing suite of statutory plans and policies, the Framework Document and the HMO Strategy from the HMO Subject Plan as its foundation, demonstrating how the existing policies support the ‘criteria-based’ approach and help achieve HMO Strategy objectives. This should help to provide certainty and clarity for prospective developers, articulating that a well designed scheme will be viewed positively by the Council.

Suggested contents for the document could include:

 The Council’s position in relation to good quality, PBMSA, including the benefits for the City as a whole, articulating the overarching HMO Strategy for Belfast as outlined in the HMO Subject Plan and Framework Document;

 An articulation of the criteria based approach the Council would see as best practice in relation to student accommodation, explaining how we will apply existing statutory plans and policies to ensure key requirements are met. For example, Policy QD1 of PPS7 (Quality Residential Environments) would help address the criteria on design whilst Policy HMO7 addresses the criteria relating to appropriate management arrangements;

 Factual information that could support the development of good quality schemes (e.g. map of walking distance to educational establishments, evidence of need, etc.);

 Identification the key information required to ensure the smoothest and fastest passage of an application through the decisions making process. This could help to incentivise the self- declaration of schemes as PBMSA; and

 Identification of instances where the Council may seek to secure financial contributions to mitigate against increased and/or negative impacts on community/public facilities.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

INSERT AGENDA ITEM

Subject: Financial Reporting – Quarter 1 2015/16

Date: 18 August 2015

Reporting Officer: Ronan Cregan; Director of Finance and Resources Sean McCarthy, Business Manager, Chief Executive’s Contact Officer: Department

Is this report restricted? Yes No 

Is the decision eligible for Call-in? Yes  No

1.0 Purpose of Report or Summary of main Issues

1.1 This report presents the quarter 1 financial position for the Planning and Licensing Committees including a forecast of the year end outturn. Appendix 1 contains a reporting pack with summary financial indicators, detailed explanations and an executive summary.

2.0 Recommendations

2.1 Members are asked to note the report and the associated financial reporting pack.

3.0 Main report

Current and Forecast Financial Position 2015/16

3.1 The financial position for Quarter 1 is a net departmental under-spend of £219k (42.4%). The forecast year-end departmental position is an under-spend of £360k (21.4%).

3.2 The forecast under-spend arises from the receipt of additional income, which it is estimated will exceed budgeted income by £270k at the year end. The remaining element of the under-spend relates to vacant posts within the Planning Service. However it may be necessary to recruit additional staff within the Service and to work on the Local Development Plan in particular which would reduce this under-spend.

4.0 Appendices – Documents Attached

Quarter 1 Performance Report

Planning and Licensing Committees

Quarterly Finance Report

Report Period: Quarter 1, 2015/16

Dashboard Quarter 1, 2015/16

Revenue Section Page

3,4

Page 2 of 5 Committee Net Revenue Expenditure: Year to Date Position

Planning and Licensing Committees overall position at the end of Quarter 1 is an under spend of £219k or 42.4% of the net budget.

The main reasons for this under spend are:

The Belfast Planning Service operates on annual estimated expenditure of £2.3m which is offset by estimated annual fee income of £1.5m.

Planning fees are paid in full on application and apportioned as income at various stages of completion, the allocation being calculated by a facility within the portal.

At the end of Quarter 1 the actual expenditure of £533k was £50k below the budgeted amount of £591k. This was due primarily to an under spend in employee costs.

In addition the estimated fee income of £393k for Quarter 1 was understated by £15k as the total amount allocated for work completed in the first quarter was £542k

The under spend in employee costs and additional income gives a net under spend in Planning of £208k for Quarter 1

The Building Control Service operates on annual estimated expenditure of £3.9m which is offset by estimated annual fee income of £3m.

At the end of Quarter 1 the actual expenditure of £1,038k was £58k overspent which was due mainly to additional funds required for dangerous structures.

However, the estimated fee income of £666k for Quarter 1 was understated by £65k as additional income was received from plan fees

The overspend in supplies and services has been offset by the additional income giving a net under spend in Building Control of £12k (3.7%) for Quarter 1

Page 3 of 5 Committee Net Revenue Expenditure: Forecast for Year End

The Planning and Licensing Committees overall forecast position for the year end is an under spend of £360k or 21.4% of the net budget.

The main reasons for this under spend are:

Income trends for the Belfast Planning Service are difficult to assess but it is likely to be in the region of £1.8m which is £270k above the budgeted target. It is also likely that employee costs will be underspent giving an overall under spend of £360k (46.4%).

However, it may be necessary to recruit additional staff to work on the Local Development Plan which will reduce this underspend

It is assumed that the full amount of £250k from the central non-recurring budget will be used for advertising and that any under spend in external legal costs will be considered as a specified reserve to provide for future legal costs eg judicial reviews.

We will consider how the assessment of advertising costs to the Belfast Planning Service will be reflected in the 2016/17 budget as part of the development of the 2016/17 revenue estimates.

The Building Control Service expects to receive additional income from fees and grants of approximately £145k however there will be funds required for additional staff to generate the fees and therefore expected that the Service will break even at year end.

Page 4 of 5 Planning and Licensing Committees

Section Expenditure Budgetary Analysis & Forecast

Annual Plan Forecast for Forecast Actuals YTD Variance YTD 2015/2016 Y/E at P3 Variance % Service Plan YTD £000s £000s £000s % Variance £000s £000s £000s Variance

Building Control 319 308 (12) (3.7)% 905 905 0 0.0%

Spatial Planning 198 (9) (208) (104.6)% 777 417 (360) (46.4)%

Total 518 298 (219) (42.4)% 1,681 1,321 (360) (21.4)%

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

Subject: ‘Shaping Place, Changing Lives’ Placemaking Symposium for Councils

Date: 18th August 2015

Reporting Officer: Phil Williams, Director of Planning and Place: ext 2303

Contact Officer: Barry Flynn, Democratic Services Officer: ext 6312

Is this report restricted? Yes No x

Is the decision eligible for Call-in? Yes x No

1.0 Purpose of Report or Summary of main Issues

To advise the Committee of a symposium entitled “Shaping Place, Changing Lives – A Placemaking Symposium for Councils”, which will be held in Mossley Mill on Thursday 22 October, attendance at which is free of charge.

2.0 Recommendations

The Committee is requested to authorise the attendance of any Member of the Committee – Democratic Services will make the necessary arrangements.

3.0 Main report

The Symposium, which is being organised by DCAL, NILGA and the Ministerial Advisory Group, will examine a range of issues pertinent to the planning function, particularly how the concepts of community planning and placemaking can impact on local communities.

A copy of the agenda is attached and the Committee’s attention is drawn to a number of the sessions. In particular, there will presentations from representatives of Oxford and Croydon councils regarding initiatives within their boroughs. Also, the symposium will present a valuable opportunity for networking with planning committee members in other councils across Northern Ireland.

Financial & Resource Implications - None Equality or Good Relations Implications - None

4.0 Appendix – Invite and Agenda

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Subject: Planning Committee Continuing Development Programme

Date: 18 August 2015

Reporting Officer: Jill Minne, Director of Organisational Development

Contact Officer:

Is this report restricted? Yes No x

Is the decision eligible for Call-in? Yes x No

1.0 Purpose of Report or Summary of main Issues

To advise the committee of a proposed continuing development programme, to be delivered from August 2015, to further support members in their Planning committee role.

2.0 Recommendations

Members are asked to: 1. Agree the draft proposed continuing development programme (for the period September to December 2015) and suggest any additional topics or activities that would be of benefit in further supporting members. 2. Note that to accommodate members’ attendance the short interactive sessions will be held at the start of each scheduled second monthly Planning Committee meeting with the first session being delivered at the start of the scheduled 20 August 2015 Planning Committee meeting. 3. Note that some sessions will also be delivered to other elected members given the related nature of the committee roles.

3.0 Main report

Key Issues Recent feedback received from members of the Planning Committee has suggested refresher training on key planning issues and sessions on the more strategic elements would be beneficial. Members may also recall that a session on Planning’s link to health, community planning and regeneration was included in the capacity building programme delivered for the Shadow Planning Committee. Given Members’ preference however for more practical based sessions, in the lead up to 1 April, this session did not take place.

To address the issues raised by members a draft proposed continuing development programme, detailing the initial sessions and the indicative content, is set out at appendix one. The main topics relate to:

 The principles of decision- making  The Planning element of the Code of Conduct  The Local Development Plan  Planning’s link to regeneration, community planning and health; and  Development management refresher session.

To accommodate members’ attendance the short interactive sessions will be held at the start of each scheduled second monthly Planning Committee meeting. Should additional sessions be required these will be delivered as lunchtime and/or evening sessions.

The remaining content of the programme will be agreed with Members as they progress through the programme and gain more experience as a member of the Planning Committee. This will assist in determining other key issues and topics that Members may wish to have included. Short review sessions have been included in the programme in September and December to give Members a formal opportunity to provide feedback on the sessions delivered to date and to identify other topics or key issues they wish to have included going forward.

Members are aware that the first session entitled ‘Principles of Decision-Making’ will be delivered on 20 August. This session will be the overarching session which will set the context for the remainder of the programme.

Financial & Resource Implications The programme sessions will be delivered in the main by senior officers with input from key speakers, where appropriate. The costs of any externally facilitated activities will be met from the corporate organisational development budget.

Corporate Human Resources will work with key senior officers to co-ordinate the delivery of the Planning Committee continuing development programme.

Equality or Good Relations Implications There are no equality or good relations implications. 4.0 Appendices – Documents Attached

Appendix one: Draft Planning Committee Continuing Development Programme 2015-2016 Appendix One: Planning Committee – DRAFT Continuing Development Programme (2015-2016)

Session title Session aims Indicative content Attendees Date and time Facilitator

1. Principles of To provide Members  Overview of the reformed Planning Thursday 20 August Stewart Beattie, Q,C with Decision- with an objective planning regime Committee 2015 input from John Walsh, Making understanding and  Strategic leadership role Members Town Solicitor. appreciation of their  Policy as the basis for 4.30pm to 6pm individual and decision-making collective council  Members’ role - responsibilities in accountability and decision- making good making decisions.  Legal principles for decision- makers To provide Members  Legal challenges to with an understanding decisions of action- legal, policy  Scrutiny and challenge- and accountability. Judicial Reviews  Plan led system  Material considerations  Role of planning policy and human rights 2. Code of To provide Members  Detail of Planning Guidance Planning Thursday 17 September NI Ombudsman Office Conduct – with an objective  Application of the Code of Committee 2015 with input from Legal Planning understanding and Conduct to Planning Matters Members Services, Democratic element appreciation of their  Planning role and 4.30pm to 6pm Services, Audit, individual and responsibilities of elected Governance & Risk collective council members- accountability & Services. responsibilities in decision-making making good planning  Principles and rules of decisions. conduct  Conflicts of Interest  Disclosure and declaration of interests  Maladministration  Enforcement of the Code  Introduction to fraud  Introduction to Bribery Act

1 Session title Session aims Indicative content Attendees Date and time Facilitator

 Risk to the Council, including those arising from new powers Council responses/  Arrangements  Review of sessions to date Review session- 6pm to and discussion on other 6.30pm issues to be covered in the programme.

3. Planning To develop Members’  Achieving our vision for the Planning Thursday 22 October To be confirmed Decisions, understanding of the city – Belfast Agenda and Committee 2015 Local key stages involved in the role of Planning in Members Development taking the local shaping Belfast City. 4.30pm to 6pm Plan, BMAP and development plan from  Community Planning Policy conception to adoption  Spatial development Development within agreed  Purpose of Planning and timescales and without role of Elected Members unnecessary delay and  Making better decisions for conflict. places  The plan-making process and key stages To assist members in  Community involvement making sound planning and stakeholder decisions to support engagement local economic  Working within the Policy development, framework community needs and  Planning Appeals policy objectives.

4. Planning’s To provide Members  Planning set in the wider Planning Thursday 19 November To be confirmed link to with an understanding context of sustainable Committee 2015 Regeneration, of how planning can development and key Members Community help deliver wider city, planning principles 4.30pm to 6pm Planning and corporate and  Purposes of Planning and Health community aspirations linkages and synergies with for a better future. wider regeneration and community planning 2 Session title Session aims Indicative content Attendees Date and time Facilitator

 City Centre Regeneration All elected Date(s) to be confirmed.  Opportunities for the future. members to  Interface between planning attend a and regeneration and session. community planning as key place-shaping enablers  Linkage between the Belfast Agenda and the Local Development Plan  Community involvement and consultation 5. Development To provide Members  The Development Planning Thursday 17 December To be confirmed Management with an objective Management process and Committee 2015 understanding and key stages-different Members appreciation of their planning permissions, 4.30pm to 6pm individual and decision-making, collective council enforcement responsibilities in  Community Involvement making good planning and stakeholder decisions. engagement To enable Members to  Discussion on learning to Review session- 6pm to make sound planning date from Planning 6.30pm decisions to support Committee experience, the planning decisions to programme sessions to date support local economic what other issues may need development, to be covered in the community needs and programme. policy objectives.