Proposed Public Realm improvement works to the Diamond and surrounding area consultation
Ballycastle
Public Realm
Ballycastle
Public Realm
PROPOSED PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENT WORKS TO THE DIAMOND AND SURROUNDING AREA CONSULTATION
Pre-Planning Community Consultation 2024
Before we submit our planning application for this project, we would like to invite you to a Community Consultation Day to discuss the development of the designs.
Introduction:
We are delighted that Ballycastle is to receive funding through Department for Communities NI enabling significant upgrades of The Diamond area for the enjoyment of residents and visitors in Ballycastle. This will not only enhance the area itself, but it will also benefit the surrounding area and provide an economic boost for businesses.
The key elements of the public realm improvement works will consist of the public enhancement of the Diamond area. This includes, pedestrianisation of The Diamond and the redirection of traffic flow to reduce the pedestrian and vehicular safety risks.
Materiality will be granite footpaths and kerbing within Castle Street, reinstatement works of Ann Street’s footpaths and resurfacing of asphalt footpaths on Fairhill Street.
Previous Consultation:
The consultation process for Ballycastle public realm started in October 2023 with local representatives and community groups and will continue through to 28th March 2024.
Next Steps:
A full planning application is currently being prepared for this project which will be completed following feedback received through the community consultation process.
Get Involved:
Event: Ballycastle public realm improvement scheme. Pre-Application Community Consultation public drop-in event:
Date: Thursday 15th February 2024
Time: 12pm - 7pm
Location: Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6QH
Presentation Boards will be displayed during the event, providing information on the proposals. Members of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and the project Design Team will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the development. You can also view the latest designs on this page – https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/ballycastlepublicrealm
The Design Boards below show Ballycastle public realm proposals. You can provide feedback on the project via the link below.
Have your say - Fill in our online consultation form
Further consultations: Weekly drop-in consultation sessions with Council staff will also take place in Sheskburn House from 22nd Feb 2024 until Thursday 28th March from 12noon to 2pm each Thursday.
Opportunity to feedback is also available online at the above link and hard copies will be available from Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6QH
Alternatively, comments on the proposals are welcome by emailing:
Mary Kerr at mary.Kerr@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk or Jan O'Neill at Jan.Oneill@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Written submissions can be forwarded by post, clearly marked Ballycastle Public Realm, to:
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Cloonavin
66 Portstewart Road
Coleraine
BT52 1EY
The deadline for submission of feedback is 28th March 2024 at 6pm.