Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Carrickfergus Open Space, Sport & Outdoor Recreation (Page 1 of 2)
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Carrickfergus Borough Council own and manage a large variety of open space, sport and outdoor recreational areas throughout the Town including Carrickfergus Leisure Centre, Legg Park and Shaftsbury Park as well as open space at Marine Gardens.
In addition, there are a number of private golf, bowling and rugby facilities. The coastal location, with the marina and harbour basin makes the Town an important centre for recreation and maritime pursuits.
Areas of open space above 1 hectare are listed below and identified for information only on Map No. 3a - Carrickfergus. Details of these and smaller areas of open space below 1 hectare are contained in the Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation Technical Supplement.
Policy for the protection of open space is contained in PPS 8 Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation.
Policy OS1, of PPS 8, will apply to all areas of existing open space whether or not they are indicated in the Plan Proposals map for information.
Existing Outdoor Sport and Children’s Play Space
| Location | Outdoor Sport (H) | Children's Casual Play Area (H) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn Rd | 4.76 | 0 | Council maintained soccer and rugby pitches |
| Beltoy Road, Eden | 6.47 | 0 | Council maintained cricket square & soccer pitches |
| Prince William Way | 3.14 | 0 | Council maintained pitches |
| Hawthorn Avenue | 3.72 | 0 | Council maintained soccer pitches |
| Adj. To Sunnylands Youth Centre | 0 | 2.28 | Council maintained grassed area |
| Sunnylands Grove | 0 | 2.07 | Large sloping grassed area |
| Fergus Avenue | 0 | 1.25 | Flat grassed area with trees |
Existing Private Outdoor Sport and Children’s Play Space Provision
| Facility | Outdoor Sport (H) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Carrickfergus Rugby Club | 2.58 | Private Rugby Pitches |
| Carrick Rangers Football Grounds | 2.64 | Private Football Grounds |
| Carrickfergus Golf Club | 27.73 | Private Golf Course |
Existing Outdoor Sports Facilities Within the Educational Sector
| Schools | Area (H) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Downshire Secondary School | 7.61 | Private playing fields and tennis courts |
| Carrickfergus Grammer School | 29.16 | Private playing fields and tennis courts |
| Ulidia Integrated College | 1.68 | Playing field and basketball courts |
Other Public Open Space Provision
| Name/Location | Area (H) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Gardens | 1.71 | Landscaped area/seating owned by council |
| Oakfield Glen | 8.62 | Community woodland |
| Woodburn Pond | 4.96 | Walkways around ponds,with matureCommunity |
| Prospect Glen | 2.61 | Community woodland and pathyways |
Proposed Open Space
Following consultation with Carrickfergus Borough Council, the following sites CS 28 - CS 29 are identified for open space provision.
Carrickfergus Borough Council has identified this land as being required for new playing field provision over the Plan period.
Carrickfergus Borough Council has indicated their intention to develop the area identified to the south of Bashfordsland, currently owned by the NIHE as a neighbourhood recreation and open space facility over the Plan period.
Policy for the control of development on land identified for the provision of open space is contained in Policy OS 1 as set out in Part 3, Volume 1 of the Plan.
Upon implementation of open space proposals, the Department will protect the open space in accordance with prevailing regional policy, currently contained in PPS 8 Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation.
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