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Lurgan
BACKGROUND
The urban
form of Lurgan is characterised by a linear shopping area with a radial road and
development pattern emanating from this. Lurgan Park and lake and the adjacent
golf course are significant assets to the town. These facilities are
complemented by the recreational area at Silverwood. The primary land use,
outside the commercial core, is housing, served by local schools, shops and
other community facilities. Major industry is located at Silverwood and
Annesborough. The Portadown Road is also an important industrial location. The
town has good strategic communications links, being located on the
Belfast-Dublin rail line and with easy access to the M1 Motorway.
HOUSING
A total of 194.22 hectares of land is zoned for
housing in Lurgan, in a range of locations. 151.48 hectares are zoned for Phase
1 release, and a further 42.74 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 housing land 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
L/H
1 Land East of Kiln Road (43.73 hectares)
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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 all boundaries shall be retained and
incorporated into the proposed development. The existing
vegetation on the site shall 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
traversing the site should be clearly identified and, if
possible, retained as features and incorporated into the
proposed development;
- any development shall
incorporate an extensive and clearly defined network of
cycle paths and footways which link into the existing
networks in Lurgan;
- the layout of the proposal
and the type of housing proposed should respect the
topography of the site and careful consideration must be
given to the relationship between future housing and the
railway line which runs along the south eastern corner of
the site;
- the layout shall be
designed to ensure that no houses back onto Kiln Road;
- the site may be accessed
onto Kiln Road through two access points located to the
north and to the south of the Silverwood Hotel. These access
points should be located so as to maximise the access
standards, with regard to access stagger, visibility splays
and forward visibility. Both access points will require a
right turning lane. Improvements may also be required at
both the Kiln Road/Silverwood Road and Kiln Road/Lough Road
junctions, subject to the scale and layout of the proposed
development. An access point must also be provided onto
Silverwood Road, with access taken through the area zoned
for light industry/warehousing. This access point will also
require a right turning lane. Third party land may be
required to accommodate access to this site. The Department
will consider other access locations, in addition to those
stated, where standards can be met and are acceptable in
terms of the overall
Concept Master Plan; and
- any development for more
than 200 houses, or any 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.
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The developer should note that pumping of foul sewage will be
required for the northwestern part of the site and may be
required for low-lying areas in the centre and to the east of
the site. Also, there are existing foul sewers, trunk sewers and
several major pumping water mains traversing the site. No
building will be permitted within 6 metres of these sewers and
mains. In addition, the developer should note that the low-lying
part of the site may be subject to marginal flooding.
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L/H 1 (a) Land east of Kiln Road (1.23
hectares)
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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 planning
permission. The existing vegetation on all boundaries shall
be retained and incorporated into the proposed development.
The existing vegetation on the site shall 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;
- any existing streams
traversing the site should be clearly identified and, if
possible retained as features and incorporated into the
proposed development;
- the layout of the proposal
and the type of housing proposed shall respect the
topography of the site. The layout shall be designed to
ensure that no houses back onto Kiln Road;
- the site shall be accessed
through the existing housing development to the north,
subject to the relevant access requirements being met; and
- no building will be
permitted within 6 metres of any sewers and mains running
through the site.
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L/H 2 Land
north of Silverwood Road (3.99 hectares)
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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 boundaries
shall be retained and incorporated into the proposed
development. 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 western boundary, in
particular, should be planted with appropriate species to
ensure a definite natural boundary between the residential
area and open countryside;
- any development shall
incorporate an extensive and clearly defined network of
cycle paths and footways which link into the existing
networks in Lurgan; and
- the development shall be
accessed onto Silverwood Lane. This will require a right
turning lane at the Silverwood Lane/Silverwood Road
junction. A footway link to connect with the existing cycle
path to the southeast will be required. 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, including for individual dwellings, will not be
permitted onto Silverwood Road.
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The developer should note that a water main extension is
required to serve this 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. In addition, the
developer should note that the low-lying part of the site may be
subject to marginal flooding.
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L/H 3 Land to the rear of Ashgrove Grange (off Lake Street)
(4.62 hectares)
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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 all boundaries shall 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 northern and western boundaries, in particular, shall be
planted with appropriate species to ensure a definite
natural boundary between the residential area and open
countryside;
- consideration should be
given to retention of the stream which forms the southern
boundary of the site and its incorporation as a feature in
the proposed development; and
- the development shall be
accessed onto Ashgrove Grange to the east. This will require
improvements of the Ashgrove Grange/Lake Street junction. A
right turning lane may be required at this junction, subject
to the scale and layout of the proposed development. Third
party land will be required to accommodate this access.
Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility
splays and forward visibility should be provided.
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The developer should note that pumping of foul
sewage will be required for part of the site. In addition, the
site is traversed by an existing foul sewer. No building will be
permitted over, or within 6 metres either side of, this sewer.
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L/H 4 Land to the rear of Allengrove (off Lake Street) (2.21
hectares)
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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 all boundaries shall 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;
and
- the development shall be
accessed onto Allengrove to the southeast (maximum number 17
houses) and/or onto Ashgrove Drive (maximum number 20
houses). If a greater number of houses is proposed off
either access then this will require improvements at the
junctions with Lake Street. A right turning lane may be
required at the Allenhill Park/Lake Street junction and
third party land will be required to accommodate this.
Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility
splays and forward visibility shall be provided.
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The developer
should note that pumping of foul sewage will be required for part of the site.
In addition, the site is traversed by an existing foul sewer. No building will
be permitted over, or within 6 metres either side of, this sewer.
L/H 5
Land east of Lake Street (2.91 hectares)
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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 trees and mature hedging within
the site and on the boundaries shall be retained where possible 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 north north eastern boundaries, in
particular, should be planted with appropriate species to ensure a
definite natural boundary between the residential area and open
countryside;
- the layout of the proposal and the
type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site and,
in particular, the crest line in the centre of the site; and
- the development shall be accessed onto
Lake Street. This will require a footway link along Lake Street to
Tannaghmore Primary School to the south. A right turning lane may be
required, subject to the scale and layout of the proposed development.
Third party land may be required to accommodate this access. Appropriate
access standards with regard to access stagger, visibility splays and
forward visibility should be provided. Direct access, including for
individual dwellings, will not be permitted onto Lake Street.
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The developer should note that pumping of foul sewage will be required
for the
southern part of the site.
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L/H 6
Lands north of North Circular Road (16.17 hectares)
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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 boundaries shall be retained and incorporated into the proposed
development. The existing vegetation on the site shall be supplemented
by the planting of appropriate species to provide landscape definition
between the development and countryside, screening for the development
and to break up the housing mass and reduce the visual impact of the
development. The vegetation along the northwestern boundary, in
particular, should be supplemented with similar species to ensure a
definite natural boundary between the residential area and the open
countryside;
- a landscape management plan for a 20
year period from completion of planting shall be submitted with the
detailed planting plan;
- the layout of the proposal and the
type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site. The
layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto North
Circular Road and Tarry Lane;
- buffer planting, to include a
pedestrian and cycle route of between 8 and 10 metres in depth, along
the boundary of the link road to the school, will be required to provide
a defined landscape boundary between the development and the
countryside.
- the housing layout will be served off
the proposed spine road in accordance with
Planning Policy Statement 7;
- appropriate access must be maintained
to existing properties on Tarry Lane ;
- a Traffic Impact Assessment will be
required;
- footway links/cycle ways will be
required from within the development to the junction of North Circular
Road/Tarry Lane linking into the existing footway network. A footway
link will be required along the eastern side of North Circular Road to
link with the existing footway at the Levin Road/North Circular Road
junction; and
- the main access to the development
will run onto North Circular Road through an improved Tarry Lane/North
Circular Road junction and Tarry Lane itself (a right turning lane will
be required).
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The developer should note that pumping will be required to access the
existing foul sewer and also, in order to accommodate increased
loadings, upgrading will be required. There are no public surface water
sewers available to serve this site. Surface water may be discharged
into a watercourse traversing the site, subject to consent. It is
considered unlikely that the site will be affected by significant
flooding from any watercourse with the exception of low-lying land
adjacent to the open channels of the watercourses, where marginal
flooding may occur.
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L/H 7
Land east of Antrim Road (11.93 hectares)
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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 boundaries shall be 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 northern
and eastern boundaries, in particular, shall be planted with appropriate
species to ensure a definite natural boundary between the residential
area and open countryside. A landscape bund shall be provided along the
north western boundary to the railway line to assist in noise
attenuation;
- the layout of the proposal and the
type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site and
careful consideration must be given to the relationship between future
housing and the railway line which traverses the site;
- development will be restricted to
single storey on the north eastern portion nd on the crestline
traversing the south western portion of the site;
- part of the north eastern portion of
the site shall remain open and undeveloped to provide the open space
requirement to comply with the provisions of prevailing regional
planning policy;
- the layout shall be designed to ensure
that no houses back onto Antrim Road;
- a footway link to connect with the
existing footway at the Antrim Road/ Old Kilmore Road junction will be
required; this will include provision of pedestrian facilities at the
railway level crossing. Third party land will be required to accommodate
this;
- the development to the east of the
railway line shall be accessed through Belvedere to the south. Third
party land may be required to accommodate this access. Appropriate
access standards with regard to visibility splays andforward visibility
should be provided;
- the development to the west of the
railway line shall be accessed onto Antrim Road through one access point
located 40 metres southwest of the Antrim Road/North Circular Road
junction. Third party land will be required to accommodate this access.
Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility splays and
forward visibility should be provided. Direct access for individual
dwellings will not be permitted onto Antrim Road; and
- any development for more than 200
houses, or any 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.
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The developer should note that pumping of foul sewage will be required
for the western part of the site and that a water main extension is
required to serve the site. Also, 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 there is an existing foul
sewer traversing the site. No building will be permitted over, or within
6 metres either side of, this sewer.
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L/H 8
Land to the rear of Demesne Avenue (3.66 hectares)
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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 along the boundary
of the site and the boundary of existing dwellings at Demesne Avenue and
Churchill Avenue shall be retained, where possible, and supplemented by
the planting of trees and bushes to provide screening for the
development and break up the housing mass and reduce the visual impact
of the development;
- consideration should be given to retention of the
existing stone wall which forms part of the northern boundary of the
site and its incorporation into the proposed development; and
- any access to the development from
Demesne Avenue/Churchill Avenue for any more than approximately 5
further dwellings will require access improvements to the Avenue Road
junction, consisting of the provision of a right turning lane (whilst
maintaining the current visibility standard) and satisfactory footway
link improvements, from the site to Avenue Road. Any access to the
development from Demesne Avenue will require visibility improvements at
the Demesne Avenue/Avenue Road junction and footway links. Third party
land will be required to accommodate this access. The development can be
accessed onto Avenue Road through Birchdale and Hazelgrove. However,
access via Hazelgrove for more than 26 dwellings will require the
provision of a right turning lane at the Avenue Road junction.
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L/H 9 Land south of Avenue
Road (14.76 hectares)
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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 boundaries shall be 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
vegetation on the eastern boundary, in particular, should be
supplemented with similar species to ensure a definite natural boundary
between the residential area and open countryside;
- consideration should be given to the
retention of the existing farm buildings located in centre of the site
and the laneway traversing the site and their incorporation into the
proposed development;
- any access to the development from
Avenue Road will require a right turning lane. Third party land will be
required to achieve access standards. Appropriate
access standards with regard to visibility splays and forward visibility
should be provided. Direct access for individual dwellings will not be
permitted onto Avenue Road; and
- any development for more than 200
houses, or any 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.
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The developer should note that pumping of foul sewage may be required
for the eastern part of the site. Also, surface water could be
discharged to a watercourse located within the site, subject to consent.
In addition, the developer should note that the low-lying part of the
site may be subject to marginal flooding.
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L/H 10
Land to the rear of Bowens Manor (off Bowens Lane) (1.52 hectares)
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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 trees and mature hedging on the
site boundaries shall be retained where possible 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 southern boundary, in particular, shall be planted with
appropriate species to ensure a definite natural boundary between the
residential area and open countryside; and
- any access to the development from
Bowens Lane may require a right turning lane at the Bowens
Lane/Waringstown Road junction, subject to the scale of the development.
A footway link to connect with the existing network will be required.
Third party land may be required to accommodate this access. Appropriate
access standards with regard to visibility splays and forward visibility
should be provided.
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The developer should note that there is an existing foul sewer
traversing the site. No building will be permitted within 6 metres of
this sewer. In addition, the developer should note that the low-lying
part of the site may be subject to marginal flooding.
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L/H 11
Land to the rear of Woodlane (off Waringstown Road) (3.34 hectares)
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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 trees and mature hedging within
the site and on the boundaries shall be retained where possible and
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 belt of mature
trees running across the centre of the site, in particular, shall be
retained and incorporated into the development;
- the layout of the proposal and the
type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site; and
- the development shall be accessed
through Woodlane to the northeast, subject to access standards being
achieved. However, it is unlikely that access will be permitted onto
Upper Toberhewney Lane unless there is significant improvement to the
Toberhewney Lane/Gilford Road junction.
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The developer should note that surface water could be discharged to a
watercourse located within the site, subject to consent. In addition,
the developer should note that the low-lying part of the site may be
subject to marginal flooding.
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L/H 12 Land to
the rear of Carrickvale (off Old Portadown Road) (4.45 hectares)
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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 shall 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 layout of the proposal and the
type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site and,
in particular, the crest line in the eastern part of the site; and
- any access to the development through
Carrickvale to the north will require a right turning lane on Old
Portadown Road. Appropriate access standards with regard to visibility
splays and forward visibility should be provided.
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The developer should note that pumping of foul sewage may be required
for part of the site. In addition, the low-lying part of the site may be
may be subject to marginal flooding.
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L/H 13
Land east of Old Portadown Road (1.60 hectares)
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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 shall be
supplemented by the planting of trees and bushes of appropriate species
to reduce the visual impact of the development;
- the layout shall be designed to ensure
that no houses back onto Old Portadown Road; and
- any access to the development from Old
Portadown Road will be subject to access standards, with regard to
visibility splays and forward visibility being met. A footway link along
Old Portadown Road to connect with the existing footway to the
north will be required. Direct access for individual dwellings will not
be permitted onto Old Portadown Road.
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The developer should note that there is an existing foul sewer and two
major water mains running along the northeastern boundary of the site.
No building will be permitted over, or within 6 metres of, any of these
sewers or water mains. In addition, 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.
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L/H 14
Land northwest of Old Portadown Road (7.41 hectares)
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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 shall 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 northern
boundary of the site, in particular, shall be planted to create a buffer
between future housing and adjacent industrial activity;
- the stream which traverses the site
should be retained as a feature and incorporated into the proposed
development;
- consideration should be given to the
retention of the stone wall which forms part of the site boundary along
Old Portadown Road and its incorporation as a feature in the proposed
development;
- the location of existing overhead
electricity lines should be identified and their relationship with
proposed housing specified;
- 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 layout of the proposal and the
type of housing proposed should respect the topography of the site. The
layout shall be designed to ensure that no houses back onto either Old
Portadown Road or Gilpinstown Road;
- the development shall be accessed onto
Old Portadown Road through one access point located 50 metres northeast
of the Ashdene Park/Old Portadown Road junction. This will require a
right turning lane. Third party land will be required to accommodate
this access. Access standards with regard to visibility splays and
forward visibility must be met. A footway link along Old Portadown Road
to connect with the existing footway to the northeast will be required.
Direct access for individual dwellings will not be permitted onto Old
Portadown Road; and
- any access onto Gilpinstown Road will
require a right turning lane to Portadown Road. Third party land will be
required to accommodate this access. Appropriate access standards with
regard to visibility splays and forward visibility should be provided. A
footway link along Gilpinstown Road to connect with the existing footway
network will be required. Direct access for individual dwellings will
not be permitted onto Gilpinstown Road.
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The developer
should note that pumping of foul sewage may be necessary for low-lying
areas of the site. There is an existing foul sewer and two major trunk
water mains within the site. No building will be permitted over, or
within 6 metres of, any of these sewers or water mains. Also, 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.
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L/H 15
Land between Gilford Road and Glenavon Lane (15.37 hectares)
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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 boundaries shall be retained where possible and 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 mature vegetation along
the south south western boundary, in particular, should be retained and
supplemented 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;
- any access to the development from
Gilford Road will require a right turning lane, with adequate spacing
from the access to lands east of Gilford Road and stopping up of the
southern section of Old Gilford Road. Third party land will be required
to accommodate this access. Appropriate access standards with regard to
visibility splays and forward visibility should be provided. A footway
link along Gilford Road to connect with the existing footway to the
north will be required. Direct access for individual dwellings will not
be permitted onto Gilford Road. Any access onto Upper Mourne Road will
be subject to access standards being achieved; and
- any development for more than 200
houses, or any 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.
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The developer should note there are trunk water mains on the site
boundary. No building will be permitted within 6 metres of these mains.
Also, a water main extension may be required to serve this site. In
addition, the developer should note that the low-lying part of the site
may be subject to marginal flooding.
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L/H 16
Land east of Gilford Road (12.58 hectares)
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Key site requirements:
- 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; and
- the site can be accessed onto Gilford
Road provided the following access standards are achieved: visibility
splays and a right turning lane with adequate junction spacing from
access on the opposite side of Gilford Road. The existing footway on
Gilford Road frontage should be widened to 1.8 metres and widening to
continue towards Lurgan (to where the existing width is 1.8 metres).
Careful consideration is required for the actual positioning of the
access on Gilford Road so that it does not conflict with the opposite
access. Frontage development will not be permitted onto Gilford Road.
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The site is generally sloping ground to the east of Gilford Road,
draining naturally to a designated watercourse to the south. It is
considered unlikely that the site will be affected by significant
flooding from any known watercourse. Necessary improvements to a
watercourse system are considered viable.
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Phase 2 Housing Zonings
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68.3
hectares of land to the north, south and east of Lurgan are zoned for
Phase 2 housing:
- Land at North Circular Road (15.54
ha);
- Land at Banbridge Road (18.62 ha);
and
- Land at Gilford Road (8.57 ha).
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This land will be released for housing development in accordance with
Plan Policy HOU 1. Key
site requirements for these sites will be identified as part of the
housing land review in 2005. |
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