Ballywalter - Analysis Workshop VILLAGES 19 Jan 2016 METHODOLOGY

STAGE 1 : PREPARATION AND INFORMATION GATHERING

STAGE 2 : ANALYSIS

STAGE 3 : VISION AND OVERARCHING AIMS

STAGE 4 : DRAFT VILLAGE PLAN

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS Initial Feedback Forms

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM

Ballywalter Village Plan - Public Feedback Form

Ards and North Borough Council has commissioned consultants The Paul Hogarth Company to prepare an Integrated Village Plan for Ballywalter. Once finalised, this plan will set out a vision for the future of Ballywalter and will include a set of local regeneration initiatives for implementation over the next 15 to 20 years. This is your opportunity to get involved at this early stage and we would encourage you to complete this short feedback form so that your valuable feedback can be used to inform the development of the draft village plan.

1. What three words would you use to 4. What kind of place would you like describe Ballywalter ? Ballywalter to be in the future ?

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What areas do you think need to be 3. addressed in Ballywalter ? Thank You 69 FEEDBACK FORMS RECEIVED ...... Please return this form to Sandra ...... Henderson or alternatively post to : The Paul Hogarth Company, ...... 3 Potters Quay, 62 Posted ...... 5 Ravenhill Road, BT6 8DN ...... Completed forms can also be emailed 7 Emailed to [email protected] BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - QUESTION 1

Ballywalter Village Plan - Public Feedback Form WHAT THREE WORDS WOULD YOU USE TO Ards and North Down Borough Council has commissioned consultants The Paul Hogarth Company to prepare an Integrated Village Plan for Ballywalter. Once finalised, this plan will set out a vision for the future of Ballywalter and will include a set of local regeneration DESCRIBE BALLYWALTER? initiatives for implementation over the next 15 to 20 years. This is your opportunity to get involved at this early stage and we would encourage you to complete this short feedback form so that your valuable feedback can be used to inform the development of the draft village plan. 01. Friendly (25)

1. What three words would you use to 4. What kind of place would you like describe Ballywalter ? Ballywalter to be in the future ? 02. Home(ly) (9) 24% ......

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...... 05. Seaside (7) ...... Would you like to be kept informed of the 47% 5. project (optional)? ...... Name ...... 06. Rundown (7) Email ......

What areas do you think need to be 3. addressed in Ballywalter ? 07. Quiet (6) Thank You ...... Please return this form to Sandra ...... Henderson or alternatively post to : 08. Safe (5) The Paul Hogarth Company, ...... 3 Potters Quay, ...... 5 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 8DN 09. Dull (5) ...... Completed forms can also be emailed to [email protected] 10. Family (4)

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - QUESTION 2

Ballywalter Village Plan - Public Feedback Form WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT Ards and North Down Borough Council has commissioned consultants The Paul Hogarth Company to prepare an Integrated Village Plan for Ballywalter. Once finalised, this plan will set out a vision for the future of Ballywalter and will include a set of local regeneration BALLYWALTER? initiatives for implementation over the next 15 to 20 years. This is your opportunity to get involved at this early stage and we would encourage you to complete this short feedback form so that your valuable feedback can be used to inform the development of the draft village plan. 01. Beach (23)

1. What three words would you use to 4. What kind of place would you like describe Ballywalter ? Ballywalter to be in the future ? 02. Caring Community/Spirit (16) 44% ......

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...... 05. Views (4) ...... Would you like to be kept informed of the 66% 5. project (optional)? ...... Name ...... 06. Football Club (4) Email ......

What areas do you think need to be 3. addressed in Ballywalter ? 07. Shops (4) Thank You ...... Please return this form to Sandra ...... Henderson or alternatively post to : 08. Village atmosphere/lifestyle (4) The Paul Hogarth Company, ...... 3 Potters Quay, ...... 5 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 8DN 09. Senior Clubs/Over 50s Club (4) ...... Completed forms can also be emailed to [email protected] 10. Good amenities for size (3)

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - QUESTION 3

Ballywalter Village Plan - Public Feedback Form WHAT AREAS DO YOU THINK NEED TO BE Ards and North Down Borough Council has commissioned consultants The Paul Hogarth Company to prepare an Integrated Village Plan for Ballywalter. Once finalised, this plan will set out a vision for the future of Ballywalter and will include a set of local regeneration ADDRESSED IN BALLYWALTER? initiatives for implementation over the next 15 to 20 years. This is your opportunity to get involved at this early stage and we would encourage you to complete this short feedback form so that your valuable feedback can be used to inform the development of the draft village plan. 01. Main Street (13)

1. What three words would you use to 4. What kind of place would you like describe Ballywalter ? Ballywalter to be in the future ? 02. Youth facilities/activities (13) 57% ......

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...... 2. What do you like most about Ballywalter ? ...... 04. Dog fouling/litter (9) ......

...... 05. Beach (6) ...... Would you like to be kept informed of the 66% 5. project (optional)? ...... Name ...... 06. Promenade (6) Email ......

What areas do you think need to be 3. addressed in Ballywalter ? 07. Old toilet block (6) Thank You ...... Please return this form to Sandra ...... Henderson or alternatively post to : 08. Empty buildings/sites (4) The Paul Hogarth Company, ...... 3 Potters Quay, ...... 5 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 8DN 09. Traffic speeds (4) ...... Completed forms can also be emailed to [email protected] 10. More businesses/shops (4)

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - QUESTION 4

Ballywalter Village Plan - Public Feedback Form WHAT KIND OF PLACE WOULD YOU LIKE Ards and North Down Borough Council has commissioned consultants The Paul Hogarth Company to prepare an Integrated Village Plan for Ballywalter. Once finalised, this plan will set out a vision for the future of Ballywalter and will include a set of local regeneration BALLYWALTER TO BE IN THE FUTURE? initiatives for implementation over the next 15 to 20 years. This is your opportunity to get involved at this early stage and we would encourage you to complete this short feedback form so that your valuable feedback can be used to inform the development of the draft village plan. 01. Attractive to tourists (13)

1. What three words would you use to 4. What kind of place would you like describe Ballywalter ? Ballywalter to be in the future ? 02. More activities for children/teenagers (11) 23% ......

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...... 05. Vibrant/lively/busy (8) ...... Would you like to be kept informed of the 59% 5. project (optional)? ...... Name ...... 06. Good/better facilities and services (7) Email ......

What areas do you think need to be 3. addressed in Ballywalter ? 07. Cheerful/bright (7) Thank You ...... Please return this form to Sandra ...... Henderson or alternatively post to : 08. Tidier/cleaner (7) The Paul Hogarth Company, ...... 3 Potters Quay, ...... 5 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 8DN 09. More shops/restaurants/businesses (6) ...... Completed forms can also be emailed to [email protected] 10. Family friendly place (6)

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - QUESTION 5

Ballywalter Village Plan - Public Feedback Form WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE KEPT INFORMED OF Ards and North Down Borough Council has commissioned consultants The Paul Hogarth Company to prepare an Integrated Village Plan for Ballywalter. Once finalised, this plan will set out a vision for the future of Ballywalter and will include a set of local regeneration THE PROJECT (OPTIONAL)? initiatives for implementation over the next 15 to 20 years. This is your opportunity to get involved at this early stage and we would encourage you to complete this short feedback form so that your valuable feedback can be used to inform the development of the draft village plan. 40 Respondents have provided contact details 1. What three words would you use to 4. What kind of place would you like describe Ballywalter ? Ballywalter to be in the future ?

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What areas do you think need to be 3. addressed in Ballywalter ? Thank You ...... Please return this form to Sandra ...... Henderson or alternatively post to : The Paul Hogarth Company, ...... 3 Potters Quay, ...... 5 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 8DN ...... Completed forms can also be emailed to [email protected] 40 BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - COMMON THEMES

PERCEPTIONS ATTRIBUTES OPPORTUNITIES ASPIRATIONS

Friendly Beach Main Street Attractive to tourists

Home(ly) Caring Community/Spirit Youth facilities/activities More youth activities

Scenic Friendly people 3G/Multi use all weather pitch More welcoming/inviting

Community feel/spirit Harbour Dog fouling/litter More sports facilities

Seaside Views Beach Vibrant/lively/busy

Rundown Football Club Promenade Better facilities and services

Quiet Shops Old toilet block Cheerful/bright

Safe Village atmosphere/lifestyle Empty buildings/sites Tidier/cleaner

Dull Senior Clubs/Over 50s Club Traffic speeds More shops/businesses

Family Good amenities for size More businesses/shops Family friendly place

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - COMMON THEMES

PERCEPTIONS ATTRIBUTES OPPORTUNITIES ASPIRATIONS

Friendly Beach Main Street Attractive to tourists

Home(ly) Caring Community/Spirit Youth facilities/activities More youth activities

Scenic Friendly people 3G/Multi use all weather pitch More welcoming/inviting

Community feel/spirit Harbour Dog fouling/litter More sports facilities

Seaside Views Beach Vibrant/lively/busy

Rundown Football Club Promenade Better facilities and services

Quiet Shops Old toilet block Cheerful/bright

Safe Village atmosphere/lifestyle Empty buildings/sites Tidier/cleaner

Dull Senior Clubs/Over 50s Club Traffic speeds More shops/businesses

Family Good amenities for size More businesses/shops Family friendly place

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - COMMON THEMES

PERCEPTIONS ATTRIBUTES OPPORTUNITIES ASPIRATIONS

Friendly Beach Main Street Attractive to tourists

Home(ly) Caring Community/Spirit Youth facilities/activities More youth activities

Scenic Friendly people 3G/Multi use all weather pitch More welcoming/inviting

Community feel/spirit Harbour Dog fouling/litter More sports facilities

Seaside Views Beach Vibrant/lively/busy

Rundown Football Club Promenade Better facilities and services

Quiet Shops Old toilet block Cheerful/bright

Safe Village atmosphere/lifestyle Empty buildings/sites Tidier/cleaner

Dull Senior Clubs/Over 50s Club Traffic speeds More shops/businesses

Family Good amenities for size More businesses/shops Family friendly place

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM - COMMON THEMES

PERCEPTIONS ATTRIBUTES OPPORTUNITIES ASPIRATIONS

Friendly Beach Main Street Attractive to tourists

Home(ly) Caring Community/Spirit Youth facilities/activities More youth activities

Scenic Friendly people 3G/Multi use all weather pitch More welcoming/inviting

Community feel/spirit Harbour Dog fouling/litter More sports facilities

Seaside Views Beach Vibrant/lively/busy

Rundown Football Club Promenade Better facilities and services

Quiet Shops Old toilet block Cheerful/bright

Safe Village atmosphere/lifestyle Empty buildings/sites Tidier/cleaner

Dull Senior Clubs/Over 50s Club Traffic speeds More shops/businesses

Family Good amenities for size More businesses/shops Family friendly place

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION CONCLUSIONS

- Few opportunities for information sharing - Boat storage in harbour – eyesore - Two church halls - don’t allow football - Concern over village plan delivery - Harbour dredging is an issue - Ballywalter Bowling Club well used - Lack of facilities for older youths - Harbour has no electric/water supply - Ballywalter FC has good reputation - Configuration of slipway not ideal - Increasing number of cyclists - Sea fishing off the harbour - Isolated Tennis Courts - No disabled access at southern car park - Lack of motorhome pitches - Southern playpark in need of rejuvenation - Traffic speed an issue through village - Natural paddling pool - Traffic lights/crossing installed recently - Deterioration of promenade surface - Lack of parking facilities at school - Village Square has more potential - Coast improved by new play ship - Heavy on-street parking around school - Tourism potential - Fold facilities required in village - Village car parking facilities good - Lack of eating places for visitors - Condition could be improved - Council grass pitch in need of repair - Historical importance of village - Impact of derelict toilet block - Lack of integration - Vacant buildings (30 & 32 Main Street) - Stretches of footpaths poor - Inaccessible Windmill Stump - Memorial/Masonic Hall well maintained - Need for new village signage - Whitechurch Cemetery - Estate Lodge gates in poor condition - North approach is a weak first impression - Air Raid Shelter along beach - Harbour car park isolated from Main St - Important wildlife area - The Perch - Backs of buildings facing onto beach - Lime Kilns has tourism potential - Poor environ quality - derelict buildings - Pike Sunday 1798 - lack if information

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS CONSULTATION CONCLUSIONS

CAPACITY BUILDING PROMENADE AND HARBOUR SPORTS AND RECREATION - Few opportunities for information sharing - Boat storage in harbour – eyesore - Two church halls - don’t allow football - Concern over village plan delivery - Harbour dredging is an issue - Ballywalter Bowling Club well used - Lack of facilities for older youths - Harbour has no electric/water supply - Ballywalter FC has good reputation - Configuration of slipway not ideal - Increasing number of cyclists PARKING AND TRAFFIC - Sea fishing off the harbour - Isolated Tennis Courts - No disabled access at southern car park - Lack of motorhome pitches - Southern playpark in need of rejuvenation - Traffic speed an issue through village - Natural paddling pool - Traffic lights/crossing installed recently - Deterioration of promenade surface CONDITION OF VILLAGE - Lack of parking facilities at school - Village Square has more potential - Coast improved by new play ship - Heavy on-street parking around school - Tourism potential - Fold facilities required in village - Village car parking facilities good - Lack of eating places for visitors - Condition could be improved HERITAGE - Council grass pitch in need of repair - Historical importance of village - Impact of derelict toilet block CONNECTIONS/SIGNAGE - Lack of integration - Vacant buildings (30 & 32 Main Street) - Stretches of footpaths poor - Inaccessible Windmill Stump - Memorial/Masonic Hall well maintained - Need for new village signage - Whitechurch Cemetery - Estate Lodge gates in poor condition - North approach is a weak first impression - Air Raid Shelter along beach - Harbour car park isolated from Main St - Important wildlife area - The Perch - Backs of buildings facing onto beach - Lime Kilns has tourism potential - Poor environ quality - derelict buildings - Pike Sunday 1798 - lack if information

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS DRAFT VISION

Ballywalter will be a vibrant seaside “ village which capitalises on its strong sense of community and scenic coastal location.

Regeneration of Main Street will provide opportunities for new business enterprises and the reuse of vacant sites and buildings, while its revitalised promenade, harbour and recreational hub will offer enjoyment to residents and sports enthusiasts.

Ballywalter will showcase many of its heritage assets within a network of safe streets, pedestrian connections and walking routes that strengthen

relationships between its centre, coast and neighbouring areas while heightening“ its offer as a key tourist destination.

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS DRAFT VISION DRAFT AIMS

Ballywalter will be a vibrant seaside 1. FOCUSSING “ village which capitalises on its strong community skills and services sense of community and scenic coastal 2. TACKLING location. parking and traffic speeds Regeneration of Main Street will provide 3. INTEGRATING opportunities for new business pedestrian connections and walking routes enterprises and the reuse of vacant sites and buildings, while its revitalised 4. IMPROVING promenade, harbour and recreational the promenade and harbour hub will offer enjoyment to residents and sports enthusiasts. 5. PROMOTING ballywalter’s heritage Ballywalter will showcase many of its heritage assets within a network of 6. FORMALISING safe streets, pedestrian connections a sports and recreation hub and walking routes that strengthen 7. REPAIRING

relationships between its centre, coast and the village fabric neighbouring areas while heightening“ its offer as a key tourist destination.

BALLYWALTER ARDS INTEGRATED VILLAGE PLANS 1 FOCUSSING community skills and services 1.1 Formation of a Village Plan Delivery Group

1.2 Shared Youth Outreach Officer 1.3 Youth Drop-In Facility

BALLYWALTER - DRAFT PROJECTS TACKLING parking and traffic speeds 2 2.1 Designated School Drop-Off/Pick-Up Points 2.2 Green Cone Zones 2.3 Improvements to Parochial Hall Car Park 2.4 Traffic Calming at Village Entrances

BALLYWALTER - DRAFT PROJECTS 3 INTEGRATING pedestrian connections and walking routes 3.1 Ballywalter Heritage Trail

3.2 Wildlife Corridor Trail 3.3 New Footpaths/Footpath Improvements 3.3.1 Stump Road 3.3.2 Road/Main Street 3.3.3 Playarea to Sports/Recreation Hub 3.3.4 Recreational Area to Bowling Club 3.4 Village Signage Strategy

BALLYWALTER - DRAFT PROJECTS IMPROVING the promenade and harbour 4 4.1 Promenade Resurfacing 4.2 Low Level Lighting 4.3 Outdoor Gym Facilities 4.4 Natural Paddling Pool 4.5 Slipway Reconfiguration 4.6 Formalised Boatyard/Campervan Hardstanding 4.7 Electric/Water Supply 4.8 Fishing Stands 4.9 Cycle Stands 4.10 Harbour Dredging Programme

BALLYWALTER - DRAFT PROJECTS PROMOTING ballywalter’s heritage 5 5.1 The Old Anderson Air Raid Shelter 5.2 Restoration of The Lime Kilns 5.3 Natural Paddling Pool 5.4 The Perch Viewpoint 5.5 Windmill Stump Attraction 5.6 Whitechurch and Graveyard

BALLYWALTER - DRAFT PROJECTS FORMALISING a sports and recreation hub 6 6.1 Playpark Improvements 6.2 Upgraded Council Tennis Court 6.3 Floodlit MUGA 6.4 Picnic/Seating area 6.5 Improved lighting 6.6 Commercial Opportunity

BALLYWALTER - DRAFT PROJECTS REPAIRING the village fabric 7 7.1 Village Square 7.2 Former Main Street Pub Site

7.3 Lifeboat Building 7.4 Former Toilet Block 7.4.1 New Laneway 7.4.2 Elderly bungalows/apartments 7.4.3 Incubator Units 7.5 Refurbishment of Fox’s Bookies 7.6 FASA Beach Huts 7.7 Street Tree Planting at Greyabbey Road 7.8 Refurbishment of Grass Pitch 7.9 Repair of Gatelodge Railings at Ballywalter Estate

BALLYWALTER - DRAFT PROJECTS FOCUSSING PROMOTING 1 community skills and services 5 ballywalter’s heritage 1.1 Formation of a Village Plan Delivery Group 5.1 The Old Anderson Air Raid Shelter 1.2 Shared Youth Outreach Officer 5.2 Restoration of The Lime Kilns 1.3 Youth Drop-In Facility 5.3 Natural Paddling Pool 5.4 The Perch Viewpoint 2 TACKLING 5.5 Windmill Stump Attraction parking and traffic speeds 5.6 Whitechurch and Graveyard 2.1 Designated School Drop-Off/Pick-Up Points 2.2 Green Cone Zones FORMALISING 2.3 Improvements to Parochial Hall Car Park 6 a sports and recreation hub 2.4 Traffic Calming at Village Entrances 6.1 Playpark Improvements 6.2 Upgraded Council Tennis Court 3 INTEGRATING 6.3 Floodlit MUGA pedestrian connections and walking routes 6.4 Picnic/Seating area 3.1 Ballywalter Heritage Trail 6.5 Improved lighting 3.2 Wildlife Corridor Trail 6.6 Commercial Opportunity 3.3 New Footpaths/Footpath Improvements 3.4 Village Signage Strategy REPAIRING 7 the village fabric IMPROVING 4 7.1 Village Square the promenade and harbour 7.2 Former Main Street Pub Site 4.1 Promenade Resurfacing 7.3 Lifeboat Building 4.2 Low Level Lighting 7.4 Former Toilet Block 4.3 Outdoor Gym Facilities 7.5 Refurbishment of Fox’s Bookies 4.4 Natural Paddling Pool 7.6 FASA Beach Huts 4.5 Slipway Reconfiguration 7.7 Street Tree Planting at Greyabbey Road 4.6 Formalised Boatyard/Campervan Hardstanding 7.8 Refurbishment of Grass Pitch 4.7 Electric/Water Supply 7.9 Repair of Gatelodge Railings at Ballywalter Estate 4.8 Fishing Stands 4.9 Cycle Stands 4.10 Harbour Dredging Programme BALLYWALTER - DRAFT PROJECTS Ballywalter - Analysis Workshop ARDS PENINSULA VILLAGES 19 Jan 2016