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Lurgan
LURGAN TOWN
CENTRE
The town
centre boundary proposed in the Draft Craigavon Area Plan is not confirmed and,
therefore, does not form part of the adopted Plan. The Department will undertake
a study to examine retail provision in Lurgan. This study will inform the
designation of an appropriate town centre boundary and Retail Frontage Policy
Areas.
Development Opportunity Sites
Plan Policy
L/DOS 1 Development Opportunity Sites Development
Opportunity Sites are designated within Lurgan and are shown
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Development Opportunity Sites are
designated within Lurgan and are shown on Map No. 5 Craigavon
Urban Area as an inset.
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Favourable consideration will normally be given for appropriate
mixed use and commercial development on Development Opportunity
Sites provided any proposals are in accordance with prevailing
regional planning policy, and the other policies, key site
requirements and guidance contained in the Plan.
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Designation
L1 Castle Lane Development Opportunity Site
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A 1.9 hectare site is
designated suitable for either retail, office or residential
uses, or a mix of these uses.
Key site requirements:
- the building frontage
along Castle Lane should be at least two storey height
equivalent;
- the proposal should
incorporate pedestrian access to Market Street via the
existing alleyways;
- the proposal should retain
or make new provision for public toilets;
- the proposal will need to
provide satisfactory access and parking arrangements. A
Traffic Impact Assessment will be required to demonstrate
that the proposal will not lead to an unreasonable or
detrimental impact on traffic movement and road safety; and
- a building restriction
within 6 metres of sewerage pipes must be observed within
the site and wayleaves preserved.
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This site may contain archaeological remains. Developers should
note that the provisions of
Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built
Heritage, Policy BH3 will apply to this site.
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Designation
L2 Castle Lane Development Opportunity Site
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A 1.1 hectare site is
designated suitable for retail, leisure or residential uses or a
mix of these uses.
Key site requirements:
- the proposal should not
infringe on the integrity of the boundary with Brownlow
House;
- the proposal should not
harm the character or appearance of the adjacent open
spaces at Brownlow House and Lurgan Park;
- acceptable detailed
drawings should be submitted which illustrate the
relationship between the proposal and Brownlow House;
- the proposal should
provide satisfactory access and parking arrangements. Road
widening and footway provision will be required along the
site frontage. A Traffic Impact Assessment will also be
required to demonstrate that the proposal will not lead to
an unreasonable or detrimental impact on traffic movement
and road safety;
- a building restriction
within 6 metres of sewerage pipes must be observed within
the site and wayleaves preserved; andno building will be
permitted beyond the alignment of Brownlow House. Any
development will be expected to incorporate a variety of
detailing into its roofing, to complement the prevailing
roofscape of Brownlow House and the views of both St Peter’s
Church and Christ Church, as seen from Castle Lane. The
cornice level of any development will not exceed two
domestic storeys in height. Landscaping will be required to
mitigate the effect of any development on the adjacent LLPA
and residential properties on Wellington Street. External
finishes and detailing on any building/development within
the site will be required to make use of sympathetic
building materials and techniques, which respect those of
Brownlow House and the buildings on Wellington Street.
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This site may contain archaeological remains. Developers should
note that the provisions of
Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built
Heritage, Policy BH3 will apply to this site.
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Designation
L3 Castle Lane Development Opportunity Site
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A 0.72 hectare site is designated suitable for retail, leisure
or residential uses or a mix of these uses.
Key site requirements:
- the proposal should not
harm the character or appearance of the adjacent open spaces
at Brownlow House and Lurgan Park; the proposal will need to
provide satisfactory access and parking arrangements. Road
widening and footway provision will be required along the
site frontage. A Traffic Impact Assessment will also be
required to demonstrate that the proposal will not lead to
an unreasonable or detrimental impact on traffic movement
and road safety; and
a building restriction within
6 metres of sewerage pipes must be observed
within the site and wayleaves preserved.
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This site may contain archaeological remains. Developers should
note that the provisions of
Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built
Heritage, Policy BH3 will apply to this site.
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Designation
L4 Johnson’s Row Development Opportunity Site
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A 1.6 hectare site is
designated suitable for residential or community uses or as a
mix of these uses.
Key site requirements:
- the proposal will need to
provide satisfactory access and parking arrangements. The
widening and realignment of existing roads and junctions,
and the provision of footway links will be required. A
Traffic Impact Assessment will be required to demonstrate
that the proposal will not lead to an unreasonable or
detrimental impact on traffic movement and road safety; and
- a building restriction
within 6 metres of sewerage pipes must be observed
within the site and wayleaves preserved.
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