Town Planning Committee 18 November 2004

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Thursday, 18th November, 2004

MEETING OF TOWN PLANNING COMMITTEE

Members present: Councillor Adamson (Chairman); the Deputy Lord Mayor (Councillor O’Donnell); the High Sheriff (Councillor Patterson); and Councillors D. Browne, Empey, Hutchinson, Long, McCarthy, McClenaghan, Moore, H. Smyth, Walsh and Wilson.

In attendance: Mr. R. Boyd, Members' Support Officer; Miss J. Spence, Senior Committee Administrator; and Mr. J. King ) Mr. C. McGuigan ) Divisional Planning Office

Apologies

Apologies for inability to attend were reported from Councillors Lavery, Molloy and M. McGimpsey.

Minutes

The minutes of the meeting of 4th November, which had been printed and circulated, were taken as read and signed as correct.

Expression of Condolences

The Deputy Lord Mayor (Councillor O’Donnell) referred to the recent death of Councillor Lavery’s brother and the Committee agreed that a letter expressing its condolences and sympathy be forwarded to Councillor Lavery on this sad occasion.

Correspondence Received

It was reported that correspondence had been received from various statutory bodies in connection with the undernoted items:

Notice of Intention to remove a Disabled Parking Bay at 22 Cheviot Avenue

Notice of Intention to create Extinguishment of Public Right-of-Way Orders at McDonnell Street and West Woodvale RDA 140.

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Copies of the letters, Orders and maps relating to the above-mentioned matters were displayed at the meeting for the information of the Members.

The Committee noted the information which had been received.

Review of Public Administration

The Members’ Support Officer informed the Committee that the Council would soon be involved in further consultation in respect of the Review of Public Administration and he recommended that, in view of the proposal that responsibility for Planning should revert to Local Authorities, a special meeting be held in order to ascertain the views of the Members in this regard. He recommended further that Members of the Development Committee, who were involved in both area and strategic planning, be invited to attend the meeting.

Accordingly the Committee agreed that a special meeting in this regard, to which the Development Committee be invited, be held at a date and time to be determined in conjunction with the Chairman.

Major Planning Application

Site for Housing and Mixed Development and Associated Infrastructure at Hannahstown Hill

The Committee was informed that a letter and associated Environmental Impact Statement concerning the above-mentioned application had been received from Planning Service Headquarters seeking the Council’s comments in relation to the proposal.

The Members’ Support Officer informed the Committee that Planning Service Headquarters would be consulting fully on the application in due course and that the Committee might be wish to reserve its comment until then.

Accordingly, the Committee noted the correspondence which had been received.

Planning Appeal

Non-Determination Appeal – Land between 81 and 85 Old Holywood Road

The Committee was informed that correspondence had been received from the Divisional Planning Manager in relation to the erection of a two-storey detached dwelling at the above-mentioned location. The correspondence indicated that the application had become subject to an appeal under Article 33 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 and that the Department’s view was to grant permission subject to conditions.

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Several Members expressed concern that the proposal would result in the destruction of a unique environment with the felling of many old trees. Mr. C. McGuigan, Planning Officer, informed the Committee that the applicant had submitted a report to the Landscaping Department of Planning Service and that it was satisfied that, since the dwelling would be built mainly on the footing of what had previously been intended as a garage, the proposal would have little impact on the surrounding environment.

The Committee disagreed with the view expressed by the Planning Service that the application should be approved on the grounds that the proposal would result in the loss of mature trees and would affect the amenity of the unique site.

The Principal Planning Officer agreed to convey those views to the Planning Appeals Commission and to advise the Committee of the date of the hearing in this regard.

THE COMMITTEE DEALT WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN PURSUANCE OF THE POWERS DELEGATED TO IT BY THE COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING ON 1st NOVEMBER, 1973

Planning Applications

Reconsidered Items

The Committee considered the undernoted planning applications and, after discussion, agreed with the Divisional Planning Manager’s opinion thereon.

Site and Applicant Proposal Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Queen’s University of Belfast, Sports and Recreation Department, Physical Education Centre, Queen’s University of Belfast Extension to Sports Centre to create new entrance, foyer and fitness facilities including the upgrading of car park and paths Permission

Garden to the rear of 152 Upper Newtownards Road Sandown Developments Proposed two single bedroom apartment units Refusal 2, 4 and 6 Baltic Avenue Mr. N. McCann Change of use from retail unit and dwellings to nine apartments, rear extension and elevational changes Permission

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Applications Deferred

The Committee deferred consideration of the undernoted planning applications to enable further information to be obtained:

Location Proposal

Land at Queen’s Road, adjacent to Abercorn Basin, and junction of Sydenham Road and Old Channel Road Residential and mixed uses, together with associated realignment of the Old Channel Road/Queen’s Road and Quay wall infrastructure works [Deferred by Committee to receive further information on the application]

9 Annadale Avenue Change of use from dwelling to day nursery [Deferred at the request of the Planning Service]

94 Malone Road Provision of on-site parking [Deferred at the request of the High Sheriff (Councillor Patterson)]

2B Charnwood Avenue Change of use from retail outlet to sandwich and coffee bar – selling rolls, sandwiches, stew, soup, pies and sausage rolls (brought in and reheated) [Deferred at the request of the Planning Service]

64 Andersonstown Road Construction of four retail units and seven duplex apartments with six garages (revisions) [Deferred at the request of Councillor Walsh]

33 Notting Hill Conversion of derelict dwelling to form eight apartments and three-storey rear extension [Deferred at the request of the Planning Service]

54 Ulsterville Avenue Change of use, alterations and three-storey rear extension to dwelling to form twelve apartments [Deferred at the request of Councillor Hanna]

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Location Proposal

Adjacent to 67 Katrine Park Erection of two-storey dwelling with associated outworks [Deferred at the request of the High Sheriff (Councillor Patterson)]

70 Whitewell Road Extension to fitness suite, provision of new synthetic playing service, flood lighting and additional disabled parking [Deferred at the request of Councillor McCarthy]

22 Wellington Park Change of use of dwelling to five apartments, three-storey extension to rear and alterations [Deferred at the request of the Planning Service]

89 Castle Street and 1, 3 and 5 Marquis Street Six-storey office block with ground floor retail units [Deferred at the request of Councillor Walsh]

The Stables, 16 Myrtlefield Park Change of use, conversion and extension of stable building to create new two-storey dwelling [Deferred at the request of Councillor Hanna]

Rear of footpath to the front of 10 Cliftonville Road Proposed street furniture radio base station comprising 12.5 metres high street column, one equipment cabinet and one electrical meter cabinet [Deferred at the request of Councillor Lavery]

29A Cranmore Gardens Erection of one private detached residence (previously approved) Amendments to design and orientation [Deferred at the request of Councillor Hanna]

64-72 Upper Malone Road Residential development consisting of eight pairs of semi detached and two detached dwellings [Deferred at the request of Councillor McCarthy]

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Schedule of Applications

The Committee considered the undernoted schedule of planning applications, details of which had previously been circulated to the Members:

Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

The Stables, 16 Myrtlefield Park Mr. Fleming Change of use, conversion and extension of stable building to create new two storey dwelling Refusal 1. The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 7: Quality Residential Environments in that it would involve intensification of site usage and coverage in a primarily residential part of the Malone Conservation Area. It would result in overdevelopment of a restricted backland site, inappropriate to the character of the site and the area, and would harm the character of the area through its siting, scale, massing and appearance. The development would result in inadequate private amenity and parking space for prospective residents and would harm the living conditions of existing (adjacent) and proposed residents through overlooking and consequent loss of privacy. 2. The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 6: Archaeology and the Built Heritage in that it would, if permitted, harm the character and appearance of the Malone Conservation Area through its inappropriate siting, scale, massing and appearance

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Botanic Avenue, 17 metres south of College Green Clear Channel Northern Ireland Limited Erection of bus shelter on public footpath Refusal 1. The proposal is contrary to Policy BH12 of the Department’s Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage in that the site lies within the Queen’s Conservation Area and the development would, if permitted, detract from its character and appearance as it is not in sympathy with the characteristic built form of the area, the materials and detailing do not respect the characteristics of adjoining buildings, it would introduce a use out of keeping with the conservation area since it would give rise to noise and disturbance, it would interrupt important views within, into and out of the conservation area and it does not conform with the guidance set out in the Queen’s Conservation Area document

22 Knockbreda Gardens Mr. S. Dorman Roofspace conversion Refusal 1. The proposed development would result in an unacceptable alteration to the roof form which would visually unbalance the existing semi-detached properties and would harm character of the streetscape; and would set an undesirable precedent for similar extensions to the further detriment of the area’s character

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Garages at Halstein Drive Messrs. D. and S. Mease and Boyd Erection of two two-bedroom townhouses with associated site works Refusal 1. The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is too small and restricted to permit the erection of two dwellings of reasonable design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space 2. The proposed development would, if permitted, be out of keeping with the general character and appearance of development in this area, by reason of layout, form and design

398 Belmont Road Mr. M. Martin Proposed erection of dwelling Refusal 1. The proposal is contrary to Policies SP12, GB.CPA1, GB.CPA3 and HOU12 of the Department’s Planning Strategy for Rural Northern Ireland in that the site lies within a Green Belt/Countryside Policy Area and the stated personal/domestic circumstances are not considered to be of sufficient weight to justify a relaxation of the strict planning controls in this area

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

64-72 Upper Malone Road T. T. Homes Limited Residential development consisting of eight pairs of semi-detached and two detached dwellings Refusal 1. The proposed development is contrary to Policy QD1 of the Department’s Planning Policy Statement 7: Quality Residential Environments, and associated guidance, in that the development would, if permitted, cause unacceptable damage to the local character, environmental quality and residential amenity of an established residential area, and would fail to create a quality and sustainable residential environment for the following reasons: - The Development fails to respect the surrounding context and would be highly prominent and visually intrusive when viewed in juxtaposition with the existing development fronting onto Upper Malone Road; and is not appropriate to the character and topography of the site in terms of its siting, layout, scale, massing, design and hard surfaced areas. The extreme gradient of the site cannot satisfactorily accommodate this form of development without the use of prominent retaining structures and excessive excavation works. - The proposal would fail to adequately protect and integrate the natural landscape features of the site into the overall design and layout of the development

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

- The siting, design and layout of the proposals would harm the living conditions of adjacent and proposed residents by way of dominance, overshadowing, overlooking, poor outlook, and noise and disturbance from the proposed new access road and vehicular movements - The design of the development fails to draw upon the best local traditions of form, materials and detailing, and involves inappropriate house designs in terms of elevations, configurations and orientation - The proposals contravene the Regional Development Strategy 2025 in that the development would constitute town cramming 2. The applicant has not demonstrated that he can achieve a road layout to the Department’s adoption standards 3. The proposed development would, if permitted, prejudice the safety and convenience of road users since visibility from the proposed access cannot be provided to an adequate standard 4. The proposed development would, if permitted, prejudice the safety and convenience of road users since provision cannot be made clear of the highway for the parking, turning, loading and unloading of vehicles which would be attracted to the site

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Rear of footpath on Malone Road opposite Wellington Park Police Service for Northern Ireland Retrospective application to install CCTV pole, control box and camera Permission 8 The Glen Clanmil Housing Association Residential development of twelve apartments Outline Permission Cabin Hill House, Upper Newtownards Road Campbell College Board of Governors Conversion of preparatory school to twelve private apartments including removal of inappropriate alterations and other restoration work (Amended Scheme) Listed Building Consent Lands at Cabin Hill, Campbell College Campbell College Board of Governors Residential Development (Amended Scheme) Outline Permission Cabin Hill House and Stable Yard, Upper Newtownards Road Campbell College Board of Governors Change of use from school use to residential use (twelve units) and associated alterations (Amended Scheme) Permission 9 Strandview Street Mr. D. Boyle Three-storey rear extension and dormer window Permission 86 Marlborough Park North Habinteg Housing Association Limited Demolition of dwelling Demolition within Conservation Area 86 Marlborough Park North Habinteg Housing Association Limited Demolition of dwelling and erection of thirteen self contained special needs flats Permission The Sanatorium Site, Campbell College, Castlehill Road Three dwellings (two semi detached and one detached) Outline Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Victoria Park (footbridge link to island) Belfast City Council Reinforced concrete bridge to be demolished and replaced with a new steel bridge structure. Existing supports to be used Permission 41 Deramore Park Mr. and Mrs. Storrs Single-storey extension to dwelling and alterations Permission 10 Donnybrook Street Mr. D. Blundell Demolition of two flats and erection of three self-contained flats Permission 17 McArthur Court A. McKeeman Two-storey extension to side of dwelling and garage to front Permission 139 University Avenue Mrs. F. McCoy Change of use from dwelling to three self-contained flats including three-storey rear extension Permission 33 Viewfort Park Mr. and Mrs. A. Gaskin Two-storey side extension to include a replacement garage and single-storey rear extension Permission 14 Wellesley Avenue Mr. S. Daley Change of use from dwelling to three flats and three-storey rear extension Permission 29 Cranmore Gardens Mr. and Mrs. K. McLernon Erection of detached garage Permission Belfast City Council Land, North Foreshore, Dargan Road G. Millar Application to infill land with excavation and demolition materials for land reclamation purposes Permission 5-71, 8-74 Mountcollyer Street, 7-71 Glencollyer Street, 59-71, 30-32 Crosscollyer Street Clanmil Housing Association Erection of thirty-five new dwellings Permission 151 Malone Road Mr. C. Graham Two-storey rear extension to dwelling Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

158 Sandy Row Mr. R. Kirk Proposed alterations to shop frontage with the inclusion of one window at first floor level Permission 17 Malone Road Adela Properties Limited Single-storey brick entrance to be re-clad with zinc finish Permission Land adjacent to 21 Antrim Road Adela Properties Limited Erection of four semi-detached and one detached townhouse with adjacent parking Permission Quarry House, 42 Quarry Road Mr. N. Hayes Proposed replacement garage (two-storey) Permission

11 Atlantic Avenue Mr. N. McCann Change of use from single dwelling to three apartments and rear extension Permission 12 Tate’s Avenue Mrs. M. McEvoy Mehrtash Erection of a three-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission 8a Aberfoyle Park Mrs. A. Dalton Erection of attached garage/utility room to side of dwelling (retrospective) Permission 34-38 Victoria Street Malmaison (Belfast) Limited Hotel corporate signage to end of projecting canopy Consent to Display 34-38 Victoria Street Malmaison (Belfast) Limited Refurbishment of hotel facility to include removing non original features to the ground floor and the installation of an external feature canopy and flag poles to rebrand the entrance Listed Building Consent St. John’s Close Belfast Improved Housing Association Limited Extension to railings Permission Site adjoining 398 Belmont Road Mr. and Mrs. J. Tener Site for retirement dwelling for farmer Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

234-274 (evens only) Limestone Road, 1-39 (odds only) Lothair Avenue, 12-34 (evens only) Oceanic Avenue Proposed group repair scheme to include provision of new dormers in place of rooflights and alterations to front bays Permission 58 Lisburn Avenue Mr. N. Gallacher Proposed first floor bedroom built over back return Permission

9 Lawrence Street Mr. M. Magowan Two-storey extension and alterations to two flats Permission 111 University Avenue Ms. H. Stephenson Replacement return Permission

45 Coolnasilla Park South Mr. B. Quinn Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission Ormeau Avenue, 8 metres west of Linenhall Street Clear Channel Northern Ireland Limited Illuminated sign for proposed bus shelter Consent to Display Opposite 8 Queen Street Clear Channel Northern Ireland Limited Illuminated sign for proposed bus shelter Consent to Display 52 Hill Street Mr. S. Templeton Replacement of shutter door with fixed glass shop front to front elevation Permission 58 Pretoria Street Mr. N. Stewart Erection of two-storey extension to rear of dwelling (retrospective – amended description) Permission 27 Premier Drive Mr. G. Beggs Change of use from offices and kitchen to one bedroom flat at ground floor level Permission 6 Andersonstown Park South Mrs. A. Crawford Two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

115-121 Duncrue Street Low-Wood Intake Department for Regional Development Water Service Extension to generator building, two transformers and new fencing CROWN DEVELOPMENT Information Services Belfast, Gloucester House, 22-38 Gloucester Street Mr. T. Salmon Proposed refurbishment of ramped access to ground floor reception area, also provision of two disabled parking spaces Permission 39 Lismoyne Park Mr. K. Gilmore Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwelling and roof terrace at the first floor level Permission Mackies, 385 Springfield Road Invest Northern Ireland Amendment to previous approval for infrastructure development including access road, service links and levelling of development plateaux Permission 17 Loopland Crescent Mr. Tweedie Proposed two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

5-9 Arthur Street Britannia Building Society Change of use from Class 1 (retail) to Class 2 (financial, professional and other services) Permission 547 Lisburn Road Mrs. J. McKnight Conversion of ground floor from retail to office use and also upper levels from residential to office use Permission Gable of 28-30 Great Patrick Street Clear Channel Northern Ireland Limited Hoarding Consent to Display 1A Eglantine Avenue St. Thomas Parish Church Free standing sign Consent to Display

May’s Meadow, Lagan Bank Road Abbey National Plc Addition of illumination to four high-level signs Consent to Display

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

36 Antrim Road Board of Governors, St. Malachy’s College Placement of dust pitch with new synthetic pitch, provision of fencing and floodlighting (Additional Information) Permission Rear of footpath to the front of 10 Cliftonville Road O2 (United Kingdom) Limited Proposed street furniture radio base station comprising 12.5 metres’ high street column, one equipment cabinet and one electrical meter cabinet Permission 1 Royal Avenue C/o Wayne Storey Association Proposed redecoration of front façade Listed Building Consent

404-408 Newtownards Road Baird’s Chemists Limited New shop frontage and alterations to form flat roof to rear Permission 420 Glen Road Mr. F. Crawford Replacement of timber sheeting on front and rear elevations of dwelling with rustic brickwork Permission 29A Cranmore Gardens Mr. and Mrs. P. Gilleece Erection of one private detached residence (previously approved). Amendments to design and orientation Permission 19 Charleville Avenue K. McElroy Erection of rear extension to dwelling and internal alterations Permission 210 Andersonstown Road Mr. D. Hoey Demolition of shop and replacement with new shop Permission

104 Upper Lisburn Road Mr. V. Sheridan Disability adaptations involving two ramped accesses, wider doors and a disabled w/c facility Permission New Ulster House, 53 Royal Avenue Nationwide Building Society New shopfront including roller shutter Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

38 Windsor Road Mr. D. Haughian Alterations and rear extension (Retrospective) Permission Park School, Ravenhill Road Removal of two mobile classrooms and erection of single-storey extensions, new link corridor and construction of parking Permission 25 Harleston Street Miss S. Mullen Erection of single-storey rear extension and alterations to dwelling Permission 31 Ardenlee Parade Ms. C. Marshall Erection of two-storey extension to rear of dwelling and relocation of rear entrance Permission 6 Glen Crescent Ms. S. McKinney Erection of two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission 93 Shaw’s Road Mr. K. Moore Erection of two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission 37-41 Little Patrick Street Mr. D. McKeating Four illuminated wall mounted signs Consent to Display 3 Broomhill Court Mrs. J. Willis Erection of two-storey kitchen/bathroom extension and new porch and bay window Permission 9 Knockmarloch Park Mr. and Mrs. J. Minnis Erection of single-storey side extension to include integral garage, two-storey rear extension and alterations Permission 11 Moorefield Street Ms. A. McCullough Erection of two-storey rear extension to dwelling Permission Health Estates, Stoney Road Department of Health and Social Security and Public Safety Extension to car park to provide a further twelve spaces Crown Development 5-9 Arthur Street Mr. M. Bennett Shop fascia and projecting sign Consent to Display

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

35 Rugby Avenue Mr. S. McCallion Erection of single-storey rear extension and refurbishment of dwelling Permission 226 Stockman’s Lane Mr. and Mrs. G. Toolan Erection of first floor side extension and rear sun lounge extension to dwelling Permission St. Bernadette’s Nursery School, Glenalina Road The Board of Trustees Proposed quiet room extension Permission

The Committee agreed to inform the Department of the Environment that it concurred with the observations of the Divisional Planning Manager in respect of the foregoing planning applications.

New Applications

The Committee noted a list of planning applications, copies of which had previously been circulated, which had been received from the Divisional Planning Manager for the Belfast City Council area in the period from 26th October till 8th November, 2004.

Chairman