The council has turned down a proposal for nine new dwellings, 40 metres north of The Woods and 50 metres east of Blackcave Crescent. The council’s decision notice said there are “no over-riding reasons why this development is essential in the countryside and could not be located within a settlement”. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
“The proposal would, if permitted, result in an adverse impact on the exceptional landscape quality and distinctive character of Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,” it noted. It also stated, if permitted, it would “result in the loss of open space” and “would mar the distinction between a settlement and surrounding countryside and result in urban sprawl, a suburban style build of development and not integrate into the surrounding landscape”. Also it was said it has not been “demonstrated through the submission of sufficient information on the means of waste water treatment and disposal”.
There were 38 letters of objection to the proposal highlighting issues such as “setting a precedent for further encroachment into open space”, potential for increase in traffic/impact on road safety; loss of privacy; overshadowing/loss of light and impact on established character. Advertisement Advertisement The Northern Ireland Housing Executive objected saying there is “no identified .