Roof-mounted solar panels at Former Psni, Site Glenwell Road, 244 Antrim Road, Glengormley

What was proposed

The application proposed 27 roof-mounted solar panels on a three-storey office block, producing 10.8 kilowatts of electricity.

“The proposal seeks permission for roof mounted solar panels, Policy DM 45 of the ANPS ‘Renewable Energy Development’ outlines that the Council will support proposals that generate renewable energy subject to a number of criteria including landscape impact, residential amenity impact, public safety impact and impact on the natural environment and tourism.”

“The proposal is to erect twenty-seven (27) roof-mounted solar panels as set out in Drawing 03, on the roof of an existing 3-storey office block. Each of the panels are indicated to provide 400w of output thereby achieving 10.8kw of electricity.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a former PSNI site on the corner of Antrim Road and Glenwell Road, with commercial, industrial and residential uses nearby.

“The site is situated on the corner of Antrim Road and Glenwell Road, Glengormley and was the site of the former PSNI building, which is currently, a 3-storey office block under construction (approved under application Ref: LA03/2022/0852/F).”

“A varied range of uses surround the site including a McDonald's, Movie House Cinema, Sports Bowl, Gym and commercial and industrial uses to the southwest and northwest of the site. Residential properties are located to the south of the site and to the northeast on the opposite side of the Antrim Road. Abutting the site to the southeast is the former Telephone Exchange building.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Permission had previously been granted for the three-storey office development and for a variation concerning wastewater and foul sewage.

“Proposal: Proposed 3 storey office development comprising of flexible office accommodation, break-out space and meeting rooms along with associated site works, car parking and boundary treatments. (Variation of Condition 17 of Planning Approval LA03/2022/0852/F regarding wastewater and foul sewage.)”

“Proposal: Proposed 3 storey office development comprising of flexible office accommodation, break-out space and meeting rooms along with associated site works, car parking and boundary treatments.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

No consultation was carried out, and 13 neighbouring properties were notified without any letters of representation being received.

“Thirteen (13) neighboring properties were notified of the proposal, and no letters of representation were received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A Senior Planning Officer introduced the planning report, and there were no public speakers.

The committee vote

The motion to grant permission was supported by 12 members, with no votes against and no abstentions.

“Proposed by Councillor Bennington Seconded by Councillor Foster that planning permission be granted.”

“On the proposal being put to the meeting 12 Members voted in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions, and it was unanimously agreed…”

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