Skate park and BMX upgrade at Bells Lane, Lambeg Road, Lisburn

What was proposed

The application proposed a new skate park, a sheltered structure and hill-start for the BMX track, a car park, a spectator area and a new fence.

“LA05/2026/0118/F – Provision of a new sheltered structure and hill-start to existing BMX track. Provision of a new skate park adjacent to existing BMX track. Provision of a new car park area. Provision of a new spectator area. Erection of new fence and ancillary works at Bells Lane, Lambeg Road, Lisburn…”

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Who spoke

A supporter addressed the committee for the application and answered members' questions.

Members welcomed the facility

Members welcomed the shared skate park and BMX facility for young people, and the extra 64 parking spaces for competition days.

“The Chair, Alderman J Tinsley, stated that he thought it was an excellent application, spoke of the need of young people for the facility, and welcomed the idea of combining a skate park with the existing BMX track facility; • Councillor N Trimble advised that he used the park for walking his dog on occasion and had also used the BMX track when he was a child.”

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The committee approved unanimously

The committee unanimously adopted the officer's recommendation to approve the application.

“Having considered the information provided within the report of the Planning Officer, the Committee agreed unanimously to adopt the recommendation to approve this application.”

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