Access barriers and ticket machines at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mossley Mill Civic Centre

What was proposed

The application sought listed building consent for access control barriers and two ticketing machines at the civic centre.

“PROPOSAL Installation of access control barriers and 2 No. ticketing machines…”

Officer report

The site

The works would occupy part of the access road and car park within the curtilage of the Grade B2 listed Mossley Mill.

“The application site is located within the uroan area (Newtownabbey) as defined within the Belfast Urban Area Plan 2001 and is within the development limits of Metropolitan Newtownabbey and the Local Landscape Policy Area of Mossley Mill as designated under MNY 49 within draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan, published 2004 (dBMAP).”

“The application site comprises a portion of the access road and car parking area within the curtilage of Mossley Mill, which is a Grade B2 Listed Building, Ref: HB21/04/009 and operates as Council’s offices and civic centre at Carnmoney Road North.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended consent because the barriers and machines were discreet, reversible and would respect the listed building’s character and setting.

“As noted above, the application is for the erection of access control barriers and 2 no. ticketing machines, located approximately 35m from the entrance and within the grounds of Mossley Mill, which is a Grade B1 Listed Building (Ref: HB21/21/001). The barriers are modern, sleek and made from aluminium with reflective tape and warning lights, which contrasts with the wrought iron style of the main gates to avoid any false sense of historical replication.”

“Consultation was carried out with Historic Environment Division (Historic Buildings) HED who advised that the proposal would have no additional or demonstrable harm to the setting of the listed building. As indicated within the DAS, if in the future the barriers are deemed not to be required then they can be removed with no detriment or damage to the historical fabric of the building.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

Historic Environment Division raised no objection, and no neighbours were notified because this was a listed building consent application.

“No neighbours were notified of this application as it is an application for Listed Building Consent.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A senior planning officer introduced the report, and no public speakers addressed the committee.

The committee vote

Councillors Cosgrove and Bennington proposed and seconded consent, which received seven votes in favour, none against and no abstentions.

“Proposed by Councillor Cosgrove Seconded by Councillor Bennington that listed building consent be granted.”

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