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Central Craigavon

BACKGROUND

This area comprises the commercial core of Craigavon, residential areas at Brownlow, proposed development land at Kernan and Mandeville, and the existing and proposed industrial land at Carn. This area is unique in Northern Ireland, with the present built form dating back only 30 years. This uniqueness presents particular challenges and opportunities for land use planning, both in establishing and developing the role and function of Central Craigavon, and in addressing the particular development issues within Brownlow. The commercial core’s main land uses are recreation, shopping, residential and civic.

The majority of the current housing stock in Brownlow remains within the ownership of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, although in recent years a number of properties have been sold off to the Craigavon and District Housing Association, and to private owners. There has been a marked improvement in the physical quality of housing stock throughout the area. Despite this, however, the number of vacancies in Brownlow has increased since 1995. Those estates previously demolished remain still undeveloped and further demolitions are envisaged. However, in recent years there has been a major building programme of lower cost housing for owner occupation on the periphery of Brownlow.
 

HOUSING

A total of 139.60 hectares of land is zoned for housing in Central Craigavon, in a range of locations. 106.96 hectares are zoned for Phase 1 release, and a further 32.64 hectares are zoned in Phase 2.

In accordance with Plan Policy HOU 1, favourable consideration will normally be given to the development of Phase 1 housing land, for housing development, at any time over the plan period. Phase 2 housing land will be held in reserve and release of this land will be subject to review in 2005 (See Plan Policy HOU 1).

The Department will require high standards of layout and design within all housing areas. Proposals to develop zoned housing sites will be required to comply with prevailing regional planning policy and the key site requirements set out below.

Phase 1 Housing Zonings

 C/H 1 Land north of Mandeville Road (54.36 hectares)
 


Key site requirements:

  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and other vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission;
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing vegetation on the site should be supplemented by the planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species to provide screening for the development and to break up the housing mass and reduce the visual impact of the development;
     
  • the existing streams which traverse the site should be retained and incorporated as features within the proposed development;
     
  • the existing cycle path which traverses the site should be retained and pedestrian links in general should be enhanced. The development shall incorporate an extensive and clearly defined network of cycle paths/footways which link into the existing networks in Portadown and Central Craigavon;
     
  • the development layout shall provide for access by bus with adequate provision for setting down and picking up passengers and be designed toensure maximum accessibility for pedestrians;
     
  • the layout of the proposal and the type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site and, in particular, the crest line to the southwest of the site. The layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto Mandeville Road, Highfield Road or Drumnagoon Road;
     
  • the development shall provide for an appropriate level of local shopping and community facilities to serve the future housing area, in accordance with Plan Policy COM 1 and RSO 1.
     
  • access to the development through Mandeville Manor or Twinem Court may require a right turning lane, subject to the scale and layout of the development. Third party lands will be required to accommodate either access. Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility splays and forward visibility should be provided;
     
  • access to the development from Highfield Park may require a right turning lane at the Highfield Park/Highfield Road junction, subject to the scale and layout of the development. Third party land will be required to accommodate this access. A footway link to connect with the existing footway network in Craigavon Central Area will be required;
     
  • access to the development from Kernan Hill Road will require road widening and realignment of the road, as well as the provision of a footway link to connect with Mandeville Road to the south. Third party land will be required to accommodate this access;
     
  • any development for more than 200 houses, or for phased development which would result in a housing potential for the site as a whole of more than 200 houses, will require a Traffic Impact Assessment in order to assess the need for and extent of any further road improvement works;
     
  • direct vehicular access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Mandeville Road, Highfield Road or Drumnagoon Road; and
     
  • no access will be permitted onto Northway.


The developer should note that pumping of foul sewage will be required for the northwestern part of the site. Also, there is an existing foul sewer traversing the site. No building will be permitted over, or within 6 metres either side of, this sewer. There are no existing public surface water sewers available to serve the site: surface water could be discharged to a watercourse located within the site, subject to consent. In addition, the developer should note that some of the low-lying areas adjacent to the watercourses within the centre of the site may be subject to marginal flooding.
 

 C/H 2 Land at Lakeview Park, Brownlow (1.12 hectares)
 
  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and other vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing group of trees in the south western part of the site must be retained and incorporated into the proposed development;
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission;
     
  • the existing footways/cycle paths which form the southern and eastern boundaries of the site should be integrated into the proposed development; and
     
  • the development shall be accessed onto Lakeview Park, subject to access standards being achieved. A footway link is required to connect with the existing footway to the southeast. Third party land may be required to accommodate this footway.
 
 C/H 3 Land at Ridgeway, Brownlow (6.45 hectares)
 

Key site requirements:
  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and other vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission;
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing vegetation on the site should be supplemented by the planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species to provide screening for the development and to break up the housing mass and reduce the visual impact of the development. The western boundary, in particular, will require supplementary planting;
     
  • the existing footway/cycle path which forms the eastern boundary of the site, and which links with Legahory Centre to the north and Craigavon Leisure Centre to the southeast, should be integrated into the proposed development;
     
  • the layout of the proposal and the type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site and, in particular, its elevated nature when viewed from Drumgor Road. The layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto either Drumgor Road or Legahory Road; and
     
  • access onto Legahory Road and Drumgor Road may require right turning lanes, subject to the scale and layout of the proposed development. Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility splays and forward visibility should be provided. A footway link to Drumgor Road and Legahory District Centre will be required. Third party land may be required to accommodate access. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Drumgor Road or Legahory Road.
 
 C/H 4 Land at Moylin, Brownlow (6.3 hectares)
 

Key site requirements:
  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and other vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission.
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing vegetation on the site should be supplemented by the planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species to provide screening for the development and to break up the housing mass and reduce the visual impact of the development;
     
  • the existing footway/cycle path which forms the southwestern boundary of the site should be integrated into the proposed development. The proposed development should also incorporate additional pedestrian links to connect with St Anthony’s School and the existing community/retail facilities to the south of the site;
     
  • the layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto either Tullygally Road or Legahory Road; and
     
  • any access to the development from Tullygally Road shall be through the existing access road on the northern corner of the site. Access may also be taken from Legahory Road to the southeast. Right turning lanes may be required, subject to the scale and layout of the proposed development. Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility splays and forward visibility should be provided. A footway link will be required to connect with the existing footway at St Anthony’s School to the southeast. Third party land may be required to accommodate the access and footway. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Tullygally Road.
 
 C/H 5 Land at Rathmore, Brownlow (9.06 hectares)
 


Key site requirements:

  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and othe vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing belt of trees which form the western boundary of the site must be retained and incorporated into the proposed development;
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing vegetation on the site should be supplemented by the planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species to provide screening for the development and to break up the housing mass and reduce the visual impact of the development. The north eastern boundary, in particular, will require supplementary planting;
     
  • the existing footway/cycle paths which form the southern and eastern boundaries of the site, and which link with the adjacent community/ retail facilities to the north, should be integrated into the proposed development;
     
  • any access to the development from Tullygally Road will require a right turning lane. A footway link will be required to connect with the existing footway to the north. Third party land may be required to accommodate this access and footway. Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility splays and forward visibility should be provided. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Tullygally Road; and
     
  • any access to the development from Alderville to the north will be subject to all access standards being achieved.
 
 C/H 6 Land west of Moyraverty Road, Brownlow (7.21 hectares)
 


Key site requirements:

  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and other vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission;
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing vegetation within the site and on the site boundaries should be supplemented with trees and bushes of appropriate species to provide screening for the development and facilitate its integration into the landscape setting. Particular effort should be made to retain the trees and mature hedging along the former laneway which traverses the site. The vegetation on the southeastern boundary should be supplemented with similar species to ensure a definite natural boundary between the residential area and open countryside;
     
  • the layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto either Moyraverty Road, Moyraverty West Road or Clanrolla Park;
     
  • any access to the development from Moyraverty Road or Clanrolla Park will require a right turning lane at the Clanrolla Park/Moyraverty Road junction. A footway link will be required along Moyraverty Road to connect with the existing footway at the subway leading to Lismore School to the north. Third party lands may be required to accommodate access and footway. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Moyraverty Road or
    Clanrolla Park; and
     
  • no access will be permitted onto Moyraverty West Road.

The developer should also note that pumping of foul sewage will be required to connect with the existing foul sewer network.
 
 C/H 7 Land east of Moyraverty West Road,
Brownlow (8.23 hectares)
 


Key site requirements:

  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and other vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission;
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing vegetation on the site should be retained and supplemented by the planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species to provide screening for the development and facilitate its integration into the landscape setting. The south western boundary, in particular, should be planted with appropriate species to ensure a definite natural boundary between the residential area and open countryside;
     
  • there is evidence of recent badger activity on this site. The badger is a protected species under the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 and a developer must conform with the statutory species protection measures for badgers;
     
  • the existing footways which traverse the site should be retained and pedestrian links in general should be enhanced and linked into the existing networks in Central Craigavon;
     
  • the layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto either Moyraverty West Road or the access road to St Brendan’s School; and
     
  • any access to the development directly onto Moyraverty West Road or through the existing access road to St Brendan’s School will require a right turning lane on Moyraverty West Road. Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility splays and forward visibility should be provided. A footway will be required all along the site frontage on Moyraverty West Road and within the site. A footway link will also be required to connect with St Brendan’s School to the northeast. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Moyraverty West Road or the access road to St Brendan’s School.
 
C/H 8 Land at Drumellan, Brownlow ( 1.46 hectares)
 

Key site requirements:
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The development shall incorporate new planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species within the site and on the boundaries to provide screening for the development and to break up the housing mass;
     
  • the layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto the public
    road;
     
  • and a footway will be required along the entire site frontage, and within the site, to link with the existing footway network in the area. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto the public road.

The developer should also note that there are existing water mains traversing the site. No building will be permitted within 6 metres of these mains.
 
C/H 9 Land at Rosmoyle, Brownlow (7.22 hectares)
 

Key site requirements:
  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and other vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission;
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing vegetation on the site should be retained and supplemented by the planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species to provide screening for the development and facilitate its integration into the landscape setting. The western boundary, in particular, should be planted with appropriate species to ensure a definite natural boundary between the residential area and open countryside;
     
  • the existing footways which traverse the site should be retained and pedestrian links in general should be enhanced and linked into the existing networks in Central Craigavon;
     
  • the layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto either Moyraverty West Road or Drumgor West Road; and
     
  • the development can be accessed onto Moyraverty West Road or Drumgor West Road, provided access standards are achieved. A footway will be required all along the site frontage, and within the site, to link with the existing
    footway network in the area. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Moyraverty West Road or Drumgor West Road.

The developer should note that there are existing foul sewers and surface water sewers traversing the site. No building will be permitted within 6 metres of these sewers. In addition, there are existing water mains traversing the site. No building will be permitted within 6 metres of these mains.
 
C/H 10 Land north of Knockmenagh Road (5.82 hectares)
 

Key site requirements:
  • the results of a comprehensive survey, identifying trees, hedgerows and other vegetation to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development, shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission;
     
  • a detailed planting plan for the proposed development shall be submitted with a planning application for full or outline permission. The existing vegetation on the site should be retained and supplemented by the planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species to provide screening for the development and facilitate its integration into the landscape setting. In particular, the belt of mature trees/shrubs on the southwestern boundary should be retained and the southeastern boundary planted with appropriate species to ensure a definite natural boundary between the residential area and open countryside;
     
  • the development shall incorporate footways/cyclepaths which link into the existing networks in Central Craigavon:
     
  • the layout of the proposal and the type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site and, in particular, its elevated nature when viewed from Knockmenagh Road. The layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto Knockmenagh Road; and
     
  • access to the development onto Knockmenagh Road shall not be adjacent to the roundabout on the western corner of the site. A footway will be required all along the site frontage to link to Parkmore to the northwest and with the existing footway network in the area. Third party land will be required to accommodate this footway. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Knockmenagh Road.

The developer should note that pumping of foul sewage will be required for part of the site. In addition, the developer should note that some of the low-lying areas adjacent to the watercourse on the eastern boundary may be subject to marginal flooding.
 

Phase 2 Housing Zonings
 
32.6 hectares of land between Drumgor West Road and Knockmenagh Road are zoned for Phase 2 housing.
 

This site will be released for housing development in accordance with Plan Policy HOU 1. Key site requirements for this site will be identified as part of the housing land review in 2005.