Planning officer Ashleigh Wilson told the committee the proposed site with a single storey dwelling is approximately 650 metres from the centre of Glengormley. She noted ten letters of objection have been received relating to concerns over “detrimental impact” on the character of the area, potential overlooking, shadowing and dominance of neighbouring properties, increased noise levels and insufficient parking. 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.
Addressing the meeting, applicant Paul Creagh said he has built 20 units and renovated ten houses in the area, which he believes, “all blend into surroundings so well, people think they have always been there”. Mr Creagh went on to say he “disagrees strongly” with the recommendation to refuse and asked for a deferral. The planned construction would take the form of a three-storey apartment block with two apartments located on each floor.
It would be accessed via a new vehicular entrance onto Antrim Road with nine communal parking spaces to the front. Mr Creagh pointed out an apartment block next door to the proposed development site is “very well-established”. Advertisement Advertisement A report to councillors said: “The existing development pattern in the area is dominated by single storey or two-storey, detached and semi-detached houses.
It is considered that the development is inappropriat.