32 apartments at 39 Upper Dunmurry Lane, Dunmurry

“Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 32 apartments in 3No. blocks (7@ 1no. bedroom & 25@ 2no. bedrooms) (6no. wheelchair adaptable) and associated site works.”

“The site fronts onto Upper Dunmurry Lane. The topography of the site varies as the site rises from east to west along Upper Dunmurry Lane which is reflected in the design of the largest mill building. There are a number of other buildings on the site at present including 4 buildings associated with the historic use of the site as a mill. A number of other additions/structures to the mill buildings and other more recent single storey buildings have been erected on the site.”

“The area around the buildings is tarmacked and used for the parking of vehicles associated with the businesses on site and a large mature tree is situated in the northern portion of the site. Part of the western and northern boundary is defined by a steel security fence approximately 2.5m high. The site is bounded by Dunmurry Office Park along its eastern boundary.”

“Appeal Reference: 2019/A0085. Application Reference: S/2010/0436/F. Proposed Development: Demolition of existing mill building, annexes, stores, garages & erection of 1 detached, 8 semi-detached dwellings and 14 apartments & associated siteworks. Location: Upper Dunmurry Lane, Dunmurry. Decision date: July 2020: Appeal dismissed. However, the buildings for demolition were found not to make a material contribution to the draft ATC and were not worthy of retention.”

“Seven letters objections and one letter of support have been received.”

“The representations can be summarised as raising the following issues: • Additional traffic flow • Additional impact on water and sewage infrastructure • Demolition of existing buildings • Proposal not in keeping with area • Anti-social behaviour along interface The above issues are covered in the main report below.”

“A Member pointed out that it was disappointing that no social housing provider had been willing to partner with the proposed development.”

“Resolved – “That the Committee writes to the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations to invite them to attend a meeting of the Planning Committee to discuss the obstacles Housing Associations face with regard to partnering with housing developers in order to provide social housing.”

“The Committee granted planning permission, subject to conditions and a Section 76 planning agreement and delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Building Control to finalise the wording of conditions, and to deal with any other matters that might arise provided that they were not substantive.”