Town Planning Committee 2 February 2006

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Town Planning Committee

Thursday, 2nd February, 2006

Contents 1 MEETING OF TOWN PLANNING COMMITTEE 1.1 Members present 1.2 In attendance 2 Apologies 3 Minutes 4 Correspondence Received 5 Request for Deputation 5.1 174-180 Ormeau Road 6 Planning Applications 6.1 Reconsidered Item 6.2 Applications Deferred 6.3 Schedule of Applications 6.4 New Applications

MEETING OF TOWN PLANNING COMMITTEE

Members present

Councillor Patterson (Chairman); and Councillors Campbell, Cobain, Empey, Hanna, Kirkpatrick, Lavery, Maginness, McCarthy, McClenaghan, McGimpsey, McKenzie, Moore, O'Neill, Rodway, Smyth, Stalford and Wilson.

In attendance

• Mr. R. Boyd (Members’ Support Officer);
• Mr. B. Flynn (Committee Administrator); and
• Mr. T. Gordon (Divisional Planning);
• Mr. D. Broderick (Office).

Apologies

Apologies for inability to attend were reported from Councillors Long and P. Maskey.

Minutes

The minutes of the meetings of 5th, 13th and 19th January, which had been printed and circulated, were taken as read and signed as correct. It was reported that those minutes had been adopted by the Council at its meeting on 1st February, subject to the omission of those matters in which the Council had delegated its powers to the Committee.

Correspondence Received

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

• Notification of the intention to make Vesting Orders at:
  • Alworthy Avenue
  • Brookhill Avenue
  • Duncairn Gardens
  • Glandore Avenue
  • Glanpane Drive
  • Newington Avenue
  • Oldpark Avenue
  • Thorndale Avenue
  • Willowbank Gardens
• Notification of the intention to introduce traffic calming measures at: Malone Avenue
• Notification of the intention to provide a disabled parking bay at: 20 Glanworth Drive

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 provided.

Request for Deputation

174-180 Ormeau Road

It was reported that a request to address the Committee had been received from objectors to a planning application for a three-storey office development at 174‑180 Ormeau Road.

Accordingly, the Committee agreed to receive the objectors and the applicants in this regard at a special meeting to be held at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 20th February.

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 Item

The Committee considered further the undernoted planning application and, after discussion, agreed with Divisional Planning Manager’s opinion thereon:

Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

172 Finaghy Road South Mr. and Mrs. D. Todd Proposed demolition of residents and garage at 172 Finaghy Road South and the construction of seven private self-contained apartments

Approval Revised Opinion

The Committee resumed consideration of the undernoted application in respect of which the Divisional Planning Manager had issued a revised opinion:

Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

45-50 Sydney Street West S.S.W. Developments Residential development of seventy-eight houses Approval

The Committee adopted the recommendation of the Divisional Planning Manager.

Applications Deferred

The Committee deferred consideration of the undernoted planning applications for the reasons outlined:

Location Proposal

23 Adelaide Park Demolition of existing rear garage (application for consent to demolish within Conservation Area) [Deferred at the request of Councillor Hanna to enable her to undertake discussions with the Planning Service]

23 Adelaide Park Erection of replacement garage to rear of dwelling [Deferred at the request of Councillor Hanna to enable her to undertake discussions with the Planning Service]

23 Adelaide Park Demolition of existing rear garage and erection of replacement garage to rear of dwelling (Listed Building consent) [Deferred at the request of Councillor Hanna to enable her to undertake discussions with the Planning Service]

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

25 Laganvale Street Mr. D. McCaffrey Two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Refusal 1. The proposal is unacceptable due to insufficient information to enable the Department to properly assess and determine the application, under Part 7 (4) of the planning (General Development) Order 1993 and Policy QD1 of the Department’s Planning Policy Statement 7: Quality Residential Environments. It has not been demonstrated through the information available that the proposal would create a quality and sustainable residential environment

1 Chichester Park North Mr. B. Murray Erection of one dwelling (Amended Plans) Refusal 1. The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over-development of the site, which is too restricted to permit the erection of a dwelling of reasonable design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space 2. The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 1, Policy QD1 of the Department’s Planning Policy Statement 7 ‘Quality Residential Environments’ and associated guidance in that it would, if permitted, result in over-development of the site and be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the local area by virtue of its siting, layout, form, scale, massing and design

Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

272 Shankill Road Mrs. E. Moore Change of use of ground floor to thirty seat restaurant (retrospective) Refusal 1. the proposed development is contrary to DGN 1 and DCAN 4 and would, if permitted, harm the living conditions of the nearby residents by reason of noise, nuisance and general disturbance 2. The proposed development would, if permitted, harm the living conditions of the residents in the flats at 270 Shankill Road, by reason of noise created and cooking odours that cannot be mitigated by proprietary filters

71 Somerton Road Trustees of St. Therese of Liseaux Church Demolition of dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling Refusal 1. The proposal is contrary to Policy BH14 of the Department’s Planning Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage in that the building makes a material contribution to the character and appearance of the Somerton Conservation Area and no exceptional reason has been demonstrated to justify its demolition

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Donegall Square East Ulster Bank Provide Halo illumination to fascia sign. (Amendment to previous application Z/2005/2956/A) Refusal 1. the proposal is contrary to Policy BH9 of the Department’s Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage in that the building is listed under Article 42 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 and the signs would, if permitted, detract from its appearance/character and result in a loss of its architectural integrity by reason of the introduction of an inappropriate means of illumination to the sign contained within the pediment of the historic façade

11-16 Donegall Square East Ulster Bank Limited Provide Halo illumination to fascia sign (Amendment to previous application Z/2005/1953/LB) Refusal 1. The proposal is contrary to Policy BH9 of the Department’s Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage in that the building is listed under Article 42 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 and the signs would, if permitted, detract from its appearance/character and result in a loss of its architectural integrity by reason of the introduction of an inappropriate means of illumination to the sign contained within the pediment of the historic façade

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Donegal Celtic Football Ground, Suffolk Road J.C. Decaux Two non-illuminated forty-eight sheet freestanding advertising hoardings Refusal 1. The proposed signage is contrary to DGN No. 2 Control of Large Scale Advertisements and Draft PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements in that the proposed signage would, if permitted, be an unduly prominent feature in the street scene detracting from the appearance of the area and would be detrimental to visual and residential amenity by virtue of its size, appearance and form

71 Somerton Road Trustees of St. Therese Church Demolition of Parochial House Refusal 1. The proposal is contrary to Policy BH14 of the Department’s Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage in that the building makes a material contribution to the character and appearance of the Somerton Conservation Area and no exceptional reason has been demonstrated to justify its demolition

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Unit 12, Boucher Road Next One single-sided illuminated sign to the rear elevation Refusal 1. The proposed sign would be visually intrusive and distract the attention of road users thereby prejudicing the safety and convenience of traffic on this Main Traffic Route

46 Old Cavehill Road Mr. and Mrs. H. and M. O’Neill Change of use from dwelling to two self-contained apartments including extensions. Amendment to previous approved scheme Z/2004/1643/F Refusal 1. The proposed development would, if permitted, be out of keeping with the general appearance of the street scene, by reason of the visually prominent external staircase

1-35 Ardavon Park Northern Ireland Housing Executive Multi-element improvement to flats with extensions and construction of new pitched roof. Provision of parking and access for emergency vehicles Permission

134 University Avenue Mr. J. Gibson Proposed demolition of engineering workshop and erection of nine apartments (amended scheme) Permission

3-9 Glenmore Street Mr. C. Pallin Proposed residential development of four terraced houses Permission

90-106 Victoria Street The Law Society of Northern Ireland Demolition of building and erection of replacement office development and associated underground parking Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

18 Glandore Avenue Mr. S. Stranaghan Amended elevations to previously approved three apartment development (reference Z/2000/1184/F) to include new window openings and relocation of vehicular access (Amended Plans) Permission

50-60 Cromwell Road Mr. P. McKillop Amendment to previously approved apartment development at 50-60 Cromwell Road, Belfast to provide twenty-four apartments and basement car park Permission

Citylink Business Park, Durham Street Dellway Investments Limited Erection of five-storey office development Permission

44 Hill Street Mr. R. Hodgson Reinstatement of brick archway and installation of new shop front with roller shutter Permission

Gap site located between Numbers 61 and 62 Ashton Park and 20 Ardmore Avenue Erection of two-storey dwelling Outline Permission

53-55 Eglantine Avenue Gary Harpur Architect Proposed demolition of terraced units and erection of three apartments (façade retained) Permission

Site A-Lands associated with Numbers 1-8 (inclusive) Island Street and Numbers 16-21 (inclusive) Medway Street Site B-Lands associated with Numbers 23-28 (Inclusive) Island Street Belfast Community Housing Association Erection of twelve dwellings comprising three bungalows and nine two-storey family homes Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Winemark, 336-340 Upper Newtownards Road Winemark Limited Demolition of building and erection of new two-storey building with two retail units at ground floor and offices at first floor Permission

336-340 Upper Newtownards Road Winemark Limited Fascia signage Consent to Display

25 Notting Hill C/O Agent (Arcsolve) Erection of new dwelling Permission

Former Ormeau Bakery 307-341 Ormeau Road Kilmaine Properties Limited Conversion and alterations to former Ormeau Baker to provide 156 apartments and associated parking and ground floor retail units Permission

11 Cranmore Gardens Mr. and Mrs. Finnegan Erection of two-storey rear extension and alterations to dwelling (amended description) Permission

Vacant land at Woodlee Street Choice Housing Association Construction of forty-one dwellings (thirty-five two-storey and six bungalows) Permission

Victoria Terminal 4 West Bank Road Belfast Harbour Commissioners Relocation of Stenaline terminal from Belfast Quay to VT4 comprising of the construction of new ferry terminal, new HSS and conventional ferry berths, car/coach/lorry parking and other ancillary facilities Approval of Reserved Matters

Ben Madigan, Antrim Road Mr. Marnell Erection of four three-storey, semi-detached dwellings Permission

40 Bawnmore Road Mr. J. McSpadden Erection of two-storey rear extension to dwelling Permission

172 Tate’s Avenue A.B.M. Erection of four apartments Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

23 Adelaide Park Mr. C. Johnson Erection of replacement garage to rear of dwelling Permission

23 Adelaide Park Mr. C. Johnson Demolition of rear garage Demolition within Conservation Area

Windsor House 9-15 Bedford Street Brunswick Property Holdings Over cladding of building including new roof top plant and two-storey extension to the front Permission

60 Orchardville Crescent Mr. and Mrs. McCann Proposed single-storey extension and dormer windows to rear of dwelling and alterations Permission

16 Hillside Drive Mr. and Mrs. D. McKinney Erection of two-storey side extension, new walls and railings to front, construction of parking, alterations to vehicular access and retaining wall structures (Amended description) Permission

115-117 Lord Street Mr. J. Johnston Change of use from dwelling to two dwellings including single-storey extension to rear Permission

Floral Buildings 2-14 East Bridge Street Teesland Development Change of use of ground floor from restaurant and bar to office use Permission

35 Dunlambert Park Mr. V. Moohan Erection of two-storey extension, balcony and retaining wall to the rear of the dwelling Permission

2 metres South West of 79 Malone Road Clear Channel Northern Ireland Limited Erection of bus shelter on public footpath Permission

12 Viewfort Park Barwood Properties Demolition of dwelling and construction of two detached dwellings, with one proposed new entrance access, and retention of access Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

1 Tillysburn Grove Mrs. M. Chan Conversion of garage to living and utility rooms and alterations to dwelling Permission

110 Trossachs Drive Mr. R. Murphy Retention of single-storey rear extensions, single-storey detached summer house, fencing, paving and alterations to dwelling (Retrospective) Permission

22 Circular Road Mr. and Mrs. Rann Erection of two-storey extension and alterations to rear of dwelling Permission

4 Dunlambert Avenue Mr. W. Burlingham Single-storey extension to rear plus replacement detached garage to side (amended scheme) Permission

23 Adelaide Park Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnston Demolition of rear garage and erection of replacement Listed Building Consent

Bloomfield Collegiate School, Astoria Gardens Bloomfield Collegiate School New two-storey classroom block Permission

3 Balmoral Park Mr. A. Caldwell Proposed extension/alterations to front and rear of dwelling Permission

2-4 London Road Mr. S. Townsley Erection of two-storey two two-bed apartments Outline Permission

27 Wingrove Gardens JT and PY Limited Two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

54 Wellington Park NIPSA Construction of access ramp, steps and alterations to offices Permission

45 Bristow Park Mr. J. Ferran Proposed replacement dwelling with integral garage Permission

2 Orby Park Mr. G. Paxton Two-storey extension to side of dwelling Permission

78 Greystown Avenue Mr. S. Moffitt Roof space conversion and dormer to rear of dwelling Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

19 Haddington Gardens Mr. J. Roden Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling and alterations (Retrospective) Permission

29 Rosepark Mr. F. Kirk Proposed single-storey sun lounge and utility room extension to rear of dwelling Permission

4 Shrewsbury Park Mr. and Mrs. G. Boyd Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling and alteration Permission

45 Bawnmore Road Ms. A. Clark Installation of solar panels (PV and SWH) to rear roof of main dwelling and return Permission

37 Newforge Lane Mr. H. McGarrity Roof space conversions and elevational changes to include new windows and alterations to apartments (Retrospective) Permission

12 Penge Gardens Mr. S. McCusker Erection of two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

49 Kilburn Street Mr. B. Gamble Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

29 Green Road J. and J. Best Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling and alterations and single-storey extension to rear of garage

Permission

3 Knutsford Drive Mrs. E. Quinn Erection of two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

222-230 Malone Road (including vacant portion of land between 224 and 228) Brackhill Limited Demolition of dwellings and erection of eighteen apartments Permission

3 Wolfhill Grove Mrs. L. McElroy Single-storey extension to side of dwelling and disabled access ramp to the front and rear Permission

34 Botanic Avenue Clear Channel Internally illuminated advertising hoarding Consent to Display

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

1 Skipper Street and 29‑31 Waring Street Mr. W. Hill Erection of fascia signs and one projecting sign Consent to Display

41 Serpentine Road Belfast Education and Library Board Single-storey extension to the rear of the building and provision of new access ramps and steps to side at new main entrance and to the rear at teachers’ car park Permission

35 Bristow Park Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Erection of two-storey extension to front, side and rear of dwelling Permission

Macrory Memorial Church 136 Duncairn Gardens Reverend T. McMullan Demolition of store to allow provision of new entrance and ramped access Permission

Beechfield Primary School and McArthur Nursery (adjoining), Beechfield Street Belfast Education and Library Board Installation of lift and ramps for disabled access and alterations to school Permission

60 Deramore Park South Mr. M. Elliott Two-storey side and rear extension and alterations to dwelling Permission

19 Cicero Gardens Mr. P. Donnelly Amendment to previous approval Z/2005/1616/F to include a new ground floor window and alterations to dwelling Permission

5 Cleaver Avenue Mr. and Mrs. A. Hewitt Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

13 Primrose Street Mr. E. Linden Erection of two-storey rear extension to dwelling Permission

43 Ashley Avenue Ms. K. Campbell Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

41 Moonstone Street Mr. P. Smyth Erection of two-storey rear extension and roof space conversion to dwelling Permission

Curry’s, Donegall Arcade Dixons Stores Group Five fascia signs, projection sign and red self-adhesive vinyl Consent to Display

275/279 Newtownards Road William Hill Fascia signage (Retrospective) Consent to Display

The Parador 473 Ormeau Road Botanic Inns Limited Single-storey rear extension, removal of front porch and alterations to front and side facades to hotel Permission

39 Suffolk Road McGranaghan Racing Single-storey extension to rear of betting shop Permission

Boucher Centre, Boucher Road Killultagh Estates Limited Change of use from first floor offices to public house Permission

39 Kings Road Dr. and Mrs. McGrath Two-storey rear extension with garage roof terrace and conservatory Permission

Site at junction of Old Channel Road and Sydenham Road Titanic Quarter Limited Advertising hoarding Consent to Display

7 St. Meryl Park Mr. D. McFall and Miss B. Cummins Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

83 Ladas Drive Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Erection of new boundary wall and fencing to offices CROWN DEVELOPMENT

Broadcasting House Ormeau Avenue BBC Replacement of radio tower and staircase at roof level plus alterations to Ormeau Avenue elevation Listed Building Consent

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

Broadcasting House Ormeau Avenue BBC Replacement of radio tower and staircase at roof level plus alterations to Ormeau Avenue elevation Permission

83 Holywood Road Clear Channel Northern Ireland Limited Display of forty-eight sheet prismatic advertisement hoarding Consent to Display

156 Shankill Road Mr. McCoubrey Single-storey extension to rear of building Permission

Sainsbury’s Supermarket, Holywood Exchange Saninsbury’s Supermarkets Limited Automated Teller Machine surround signage (Retrospective) Consent to Display

158 Shankill Road Mr. McCoubrey Retrospective application for extension to previously approved hot food bar (ref Z/2005/0120/F) Permission

28 Ava Gardens Ms. G. Quinn Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

42 Rosebank Street Mr. and Mrs. D. Murphy Erection of two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

North Queen Street Playground Mr. M. Elder Replacement of 1.8 metre high metal fencing and gates with new 6 metre high powder coating mesh panel fence and gates Permission

24 St. John’s Park Mr. and Mrs. M. Durkan Erection of single and two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

Alexander Court 49 Somerton Park Presbyterian Housing Association Erection of palisade gates to main pedestrian and vehicular entrances Permission

22 William Alexander Park Mrs. M. Watson Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling and alterations Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

418 Beersbridge Road Mr. C. Boyd Erection of two-storey rear extension to dwelling Permission

105 Abbey Park Mr. P. Peter O’Reilly Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

17 Ambleside Court Mr. T. McKinstry Sun lounge and dormer to rear, new window in gable and velux windows to front of dwelling Permission

Denmark Street Community Centre Denmark Street Mr. P. Lucas Extension and alterations to community centre. Construction of new pitched roof plus provision of ramp and steps to front of centre Permission

6 Roseleigh Street Mr. H. Quail Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

98 Broadway Malone Lower H. McComb Erection of two-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

26A Argyle Street Mrs. M. Greer Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

122b Blacks Road Mr. L. Linton Erection of detached garage and dormer window to rear of dwelling Permission

17 Airfield Heights Mr. A. Cooke Erection of new attached garage Permission

Lands at Cliftonpark Avenue (Former Girdwood Barrack site) North Belfast Community Action Unit Installation of three pole mounted Close Circuit Television cameras Permission

77 Oldpark Avenue Mrs. Deery Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

44 Taunton Avenue Miss S. McQuaid Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling Permission

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Site and Applicant Description Divisional Planning Manager’s Opinion

51-53 Donegall Place Latest Venture Northern Ireland Limited Proposed signage to include: white plexiglass lighting logo; projecting fluorescent light cube; black plexiglass logo and white vinyl logo Consent to Display

Charles Hurst 62 Boucher Road Charles Hurst Limited Totem sign Consent to Display

15 Leopold Place Mr. and Mrs. S. Farlane Single-storey extension to rear of dwelling 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 for the period from 16th till 28th January, 2006.

Chairman