Planners give green light for 96 dwellings

An application for nearly 100 dwelling to be built in Ballymoney has been given the green light - despite 11 letters of objection and three petitions.

During last Monday’s Committee meeting, the Planning Service gave the thumbs up for the proposed housing development which includes 43 townhouses, 44 semi-detached and nine detached properties off Ballymena Road.

According to planners, the application by Victoria Property and Development will also feature open space area and roadways or private street determination.

Outlining the objections, the Planning Officer explained: “There were a number of objections in 2010/2011 about the application which included concerns with flooding, overlooking to neighbouring dwellings, loss of trees etc.

“However the Planning Service are satisfied that all the concerns have been addressed.”

In response Cllr Ian Stevenson requested an Office Meeting for the objectors to come along and discuss their concerns.

Cllr John Finlay agreed with the request however added: “That’s fine as long as it is all done this month and then back on the agenda next month. We don’t want to be holding things up, however we do need to satisfy the objectors whose main concern is the flooding.”