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Banbridge / Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Banbridge Industry, Business and Distribution

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To reflect the status of Banbridge as a main hub located on a key transport corridor as identified in the Regional Development Strategy, (RDS) it is proposed to zone 32 hectares of land for industry under Allocation IND 1 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Land is zoned at two major locations to ensure that there is industry land in a variety of locations to allow for a range of industrial types and choices.

Industry Zonings

The following sites are zoned for industry. Policy for the control of development on zoned sites is contained in Policy SMT 2 in Volume 1 of the Plan. Zoned land will be developed in accordance with all prevailing regional planning policy and with any relevant Plan Policies and Proposals, including where specified, key site requirements.
Zoning BE 32 Industry Cascum Road
19.30 hectares of land at Cascum Road are zoned for industry as identified on Map No. 2/02a - Banbridge.
Key Site Requirement:
  • Access shall be from the proposed development led A1 / Newry Road / Cascum Road grade separated junction (Proposal BE 55) via the adjacent site (Zoning BE 34).
This site has full planning permission for a business park comprising 29 units for general industry, light industry and storage and distribution.
Zoning BE 33 Industry Rathfriland Road
13.03 hectares of land at Rathfriland Road are zoned for industry as identified on Map No. 2/02a - Banbridge.
Key Site Requirements:
  • Access shall be from Rathfriland Road;
  • Access arrangements and industrial layout shall ensure that buildings do not back onto Rathfriland Road;
  • All new development shall provide a high quality of layout and design;
  • Buildings shall exhibit variety in their elevational treatment and heights;
  • Any open storage areas to be located so as to be screened from view from adjacent public roads;
  • Existing vegetation along the site boundaries shall be retained (except where required to be removed for site access) and supplemented by a 5-metre belt of trees of native species;
The importance of mixed use development is highlighted in PPS 1 General Principles.

Mixed Use Zonings

The following sites are zoned for mixed use development. Policy for the control of development on zoned sites is contained in Policy SMT 2 in Volume 1 of the Plan. Zoned land will be developed in accordance with all prevailing regional planning policy and with any relevant Plan Policies and Proposals, including where specified, key site requirements. Further mixed use 'Development Opportunity Sites' are zoned in Banbridge town centre and are detailed later in the plan.
Zoning BE 34 Mixed Use Cascum Road (North)
24.51 hectares of land at Cascum Road are zoned for mixed use as identified on Map No. 2/02a - Banbridge.
Key Site Requirements:
  • Development shall not include the following uses as specified in the Planning (Use Classes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004: Opens link in a new browser window
    • Class A1: Shops (except for Factory Outlet Centre or Retail Warehouse Park as defined in Planning Policy Statement 5 - Retailing and Town Centres)
    • Class C1: Dwelling houses;
  • Access shall be from the proposed development led A1/Newry Road/Cascum Road grade separated junction (Proposal BE 55).
This site has full planning permission for a Factory Outlet Centre and retail warehouse park. The site would also be suitable for general industrial, light industrial and storage and distribution use.
The site contains the proposed A1/Newry Road/Cascum Road grade separated junction (see Plan Proposal BE 55).
Zoning BE 35 Mixed Use Cascum Road (South)/Newry Road
This site has full planning permission for a hotel, petrol filling station and fast food outlet. The site would also be suitable for general industrial, light industrial and storage and distribution use.
The site contains the proposed A1/Newry Road/Cascum Road grade separated junction (see Plan Proposal BE 55).
5.14 hectares of land at Cascum Road are zoned for mixed use as identified on Map No. 2/02a - Banbridge.
Key Site Requirements:
  • Development shall not include the following use as specified in the Planning (Use Classes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004:
    • Class A1: Shops
    • Class C1: Dwelling houses;
  • Access shall be from the proposed development led A1/Newry Road/Cascum Road grade separated junction (Proposal BE 55).
Zoning BE 36 Mixed Use Newry Road / Cascum Lane
1.22 hectares of land at Newry Road are zoned for mixed use as identified on Map No. 2/02a - Banbridge.
Key Site Requirements:
  • Development shall not include the following use as specified in the Planning (Use Classes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004:
    • Class A1: Shops
    • Class C1: Dwelling houses;
  • Access shall be from the proposed development led A1/Newry Road/Cascum Road grade separated junction (Proposal BE 55).
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