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Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Whitehead Housing

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The Plan zones approximately 9 hectares of land for housing in Whitehead within the Plan period. Further details regarding housing are contained in Part 3, Volume 1 and in the Population and Housing Technical Supplement.
Sites have been selected to allow for the efficient use of land within the urban footprint, to provide choice in the housing market and to include existing commitments. Other factors in site selection include accessibility to public transport and the aim to minimise detrimental impact on the environment.
Land zoned for housing will be developed in accordance with prevailing regional policy, and with the Plan Proposals including Key Site Requirements which may include access / infrastructure requirements, public open space provision, protection or enhancement of nature conservation interests, landscaping, provision for walking and/or cycling, local neighbourhood facilities and other site specific requirements.
In the case of the larger sites the submission of a concept master plan is a Key Site Requirement in the interests of securing a well designed development of high quality in line with the provisions of PPS 7 Quality Residential Environments.

Housing Zonings

The following sites WD 02 – WD 03 are zoned for housing as identified on Map No. 5a - Whitehead.
Committed housing sites (Built) (WD 02/01- WD 02/04) include sites with planning permission for housing which have been built in full or part since 1 January 1999 and have a potential yield of 10 or more dwellings. Details of all sites including those with a potential yield of less than 10 dwellings are contained in the Population and Housing Technical Supplement.
Zoning WD 02  Housing Committed Housing Sites (Built)
The following sites are zoned for housing as identified on Map No. 5a - Whitehead
Reference Address Hectares
WD 02/01 26-28 Edward Road 0.22
WD 02/02 33 Marine Parade 0.26
WD 02/03 Old Forde, Islandmagee Road 2.77
WD 02/04 Slaughterford Road 3.93
  • WD 02/01 0.22 Hectares at 26-28 Edward Road
    12 units were built on this site at 31st March 2003.
  • WD 02/02 0.26 Hectares at 33 Marine Parade
    12 units were built on this site at 31st March 2003.
  • WD 02/03 2.77 Hectares at Old Forde, Islandmagee Road
    86 units were built on this site at 31st March 2003.
  • WD 02/04 3.93 Hectares at Slaughterford Road
    4 dwellings were built on this site at 31st March 2003.
The following housing sites (WD 03/01- WD 03/03) of 0.1 hectares and above are zoned for housing. Details of the sites are contained in the Population and Housing Technical Supplement. The Plan stipulates Key Site Requirements for those sites over 0.5 hectares. Development of sites under 0.5 hectares will be subject to regional planning policy.
Zoning WD 03  Housing Site
The following site is zoned for housing as identified on Map No. 5a - Whitehead: -
Reference Address Hectares
WD 03/01 East of 80 Cable Road 0.32
Zoning WD 03/02  Housing Land between 20-24 Balfour Avenue
0.59 hectares of land are zoned for housing at Balfour Avenue as identified on Map No. 5a - Whitehead.
Key Site Requirements: -
  • Housing development shall be a minimum gross density of 5 dwellings per hectare and a maximum gross density of 14 dwellings per hectare;
  • Access shall be from Balfour Avenue. Detailed consultation with Roads Service, DRD shall be required to identify any necessary improvements to the road network / public transport / transportation measures in the area, to facilitate development of the site. A Transport Assessment (TA) may be required to identify such improvements;
  • Retaining structures shall not be included. In exceptional circumstances, where retaining structures are necessary they shall not exceed 1.5 metres in height; and
  • All existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows within the site and on the boundaries shall be retained unless the Department determines that such vegetation is not of a quality to merit retention or is required to be removed to facilitate a safe means of access to the site.
This site is located within Whitehead Conservation Area. Detailed consultation with Built Heritage, Environment and Heritage Service, DOE will be required.
This site is the subject of a Tree Preservation Order.
Detailed consultation with CPD Landscape Architects Branch, DFP and Natural Heritage, Environment and Heritage Service, DOE will be required.
Detailed consultation with Water Service, DRD will be required, as Water Service infrastructure is located within and adjacent to the site.
Zoning WD 03/03  Housing Land at Fairview Drive / Port Davy Road
  • 0.91 hectares of land are zoned for housing at Fairview Drive as identified on Map No. 5a - Whitehead.
  • Key Site Requirements: -
  • Housing development shall be a minimum gross density of 10 dwellings per hectare and a maximum gross density of 25 dwellings per hectare;
  • Access shall be from Fairview Drive / Donegall Rise. Detailed consultation with Roads Service, DRD shall be required to identify any necessary improvements to the road network / public transport / transportation measures in the area, to facilitate development of the site. A Transport Assessment (TA) may be required to identify such improvements;
  • Retaining structures shall not be included. In exceptional circumstances, where retaining structures are necessary they shall not exceed 1.5 metres in height;
  • All existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows within the site and on the boundaries shall be retained unless the Department determines that such vegetation is not of a quality to merit retention or is required to be removed to facilitate a safe means of access to the site;
  • The south-western boundary of the site shall be provided with a 3 metre wide landscaped buffer of trees and hedges of native species. This is to provide screening for the site and help protect the amenity of the existing residential properties. Dwellings adjacent to this boundary shall be single storey; and
  • A 5 metres wide landscape buffer of trees and hedges of native species shall be provided entirely within and adjacent to the Settlement Development Limit, along the eastern boundary of the site and outside the curtilage of any dwelling. This is to provide screening for the development and help assimilate and soften its impact on the countryside. Details of establishment, maintenance and long term management shall be formally agreed with the Department.
Discharge to sewers adjacent to the site may be limited.
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