BMX track and jump park at Bangor Sportsplex, Bangor

“Proposed BMX track, Jump Park and alterations to existing spectator stand for bicycle workshop & shared space.”

“Ref: LA06/2026/0014/CA Location: Bangor Sportsplex, 292 Old Belfast Road, Bangor, BT19 1LU Description: Alleged unauthorised removal and pruning of trees protected by a TPO. Status: Enforcement Case Closed - No Breach Identified Date: 01.04.26”

“Ref: W/1995/0060/RM Location: Ballykillare/Bangor bog, Bangor Description: Sports facilities including artificial and natural grass playing pitches, synthetic athletics track, changing accommodation, car parking and maintenance facilities. Decision: Permission Granted 07.06.1995”

“Consultations – synopsis of responses: ANDBC Tree Officer 17.06.26”

“No objections subject to conditions. DfI Roads 23.12.25 No objections provided content with the parking provision. Disability Sport NI 15.01.26 Advice to help ensure principles of inclusive design are prioritised in scheme. Environmental Health 12.06.26 No objection subject to conditions. NIEA Regulation Unit Land and Groundwater Team 19.12.25 No objections subject to conditions and informatives.”

“Response: This is discussed in the planning consideration above. This includes detail on events, which would be small in scale but include regional and national competitions which are also mentioned in the accompanying Noise Impact Assessment which would be noise generating. A Noise Impact Assessment has been provided.”

“Red and yellow squiggly lines appear to suggest proposed BMX/off road trails. No reference to these in planning documents. Outside red line. Clarification appreciated. Woodland in that area provides a valuable habitat for a range of wildlife, including bats. Potential impact should be addressed with ecological surveys. • Object to this proposal on the due to proximity, loss of privacy, attraction of anti- social behaviour, damage to the environment and breaches of TPO.”

“It was considered that the submitted assessments provided sufficient information to demonstrate that the site was suitable for the intended use. As noted from the Case Officer’s Report, several objections were submitted raising issues such as; Subsidence Destruction of Habitat Electrical Infrastructure Noise Events occurring on site Anti-Social Behaviour Members would note detailed responses within the Officer’s report.”

“Officers were content with the application and there would be no detrimental impact on the amenity for the surrounding area. Councillor Smart referred to subsidence and asked was the material described appropriate for that. It was explained that this would be a stone and aggregate construction which was tailored in that way because of problems at the site in respect of potential subsidence.”