12 apartments at Lands at 793 and 793a Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing a bar and restaurant and building 12 two bedroom apartments, with amenity space, solar panels and parking.

“LA05/2023/0550/F - Proposed demolition of existing ruby's bar and restaurant (retention of off sales retail unit) and redevelopment of land to comprise 12 2 bed apartments with private and communal amenity space, PV panels, bin and bicycle store, landscaping, car parking and all associated site works on lands at 793 and 793a Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald…”

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Who spoke

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

Objections against the loss of a venue

A member noted a large number of objections but favoured the scheme; another was concerned about losing the restaurant and bar but would abstain.

“Councillor P Catney spoke of the change in business and how the applicant has looked to new ways to use the space. Councillor Catney noted the large number of objections to the application but advised that he thought the proposal was tastefully done and that he was in favour of the Officers recommendation with or without the travel scheme which formed part of the application; and • Councillor S Burns advised that as a local resident of the area, while she understood the…”

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The committee approved the application

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

“On a vote being taken, it was agreed to adopt the recommendation of the Planning Officer to approve this application, the voting being:”

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