Merville Garden Village Conservation Area

Location: Newtownabbey
Designation date: 23 June 1995

Merville Garden Village was the first of a new type of residential development to be built in Northern Ireland.

Formulated on the principle that good design could provide a modern suburban estate that still retained the advantages of a rural environment, Merville remains virtually as it was built in 1949, a unique environment which, to this day, is valued and cherished by its residents.

The design guide generally provides information on the planning context, historical development, description or character appraisal of the area, the designation and guidelines for development proposals.