Removal of 31 dwellings at Lands West of Monagh By-Pass South of Upper Springfield Road & 30-34 Upper Springfield Road & West of Aitnamona

“Variation of conditions 1, 2, ,3, 4 ,5, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 36, 37 and 41 of approval LA04/2023/2390/F and LA04/2020/0804/F to facilitate removal of 31 previously approved dwellings and retaining structure along northern boundary of site adjacent to Upper Springfield Road. Retention of existing sloping ground levels and landscaping at this location.”

“The removal of the dwellings will also result in the removal of the approved retaining structure. The existing slope will be retained and landscaped with woodland planting.”

“The site is located on the western edge of the Belfast Urban Area and just within the settlement limits as defined the Belfast Urban Area Plan and Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015. The site has an area of approximately 35.5Ha and is bound by housing and schools to the south and south-west, the Upper Springfield Road and Belfast Hills to the north and north-west and a major arterial road to the east (Monagh By-Pass).”

“The site in now served by a new access and signalised junction off Monagh By-Pass. The following zonings apply to the site: The site is zoned as a Mixed Use Site (Zoning BT002) in BMAP 2015 (published September 2014) as shown in the map below. The Zoning has a number of Key Site Requirements and those of relevance are discussed below under the report.”

“LA04/2020/0804/F - Proposed major mixed use development comprising 653 residential dwellings (549 social housing units and 104 affordable housing units); 2 replacement residential care homes; mixed use area including local neighbourhood retail centre (1 convenience retail anchor unit and 3 retail/hot food/coffee shop units and hotel; Class B business uses within employment zone comprising a mix of 6 Class B1a offices; Class B1b/B1c call centre and R&D office; and 11 Class…”

“LA04/2025/0814/NMC- The proposals are brought forward following an amendment to approved layout in the north eastern portion of the site, adjacent to the Upper Springfield Road. The previously approved retaining wall at this location has been removed, and existing sloped ground levels retained, resulting in the removal of a number of approved dwellings at this location. Recommended for Approval.”

“The Senior Planning Officer summarised the application and referred to the proposed housing density, revised road layout and open space management.”

“He stated that, having regard to the Local Development Plan and other material considerations, the proposal was considered acceptable.”

“The Committee approved the application to vary conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 36 and 41 of approval LA04/2023/2390/F and LA04/2020/0804/F and delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Building Control to finalise the wording of the conditions and Section 77 planning agreement, to deal with the outstanding DFI Roads response and any other issues that might arise, provided that they were not substantive.”