Planning application
Lands at Bessbrook Mill, Derrymore Road, Bessbrook, BT35 7DN
Works: New dwelling Demolition Major scheme
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Proposal
A mixed use development proposal that will incorporate the retention and refurbishment of the existing Bessbrook Mill complex. Works to the Mill complex and associated structures within its curtilage include for: - Upgrade and adaptation of existing Mill building for the proposed development; - Retention and incorporation of the existing blast wall within the Mill complex; - Partial demolition and removal of the existing weaving sheds and associated outbuildings. Sections of the existing Weavers’ Shed shall be carefully dismantled and stored during construction works, restored prior to re-erection, and retained with an on-site interpretation board installed within the Structure. - Alterations and part removal of the existing boundary wall along Derrymore Road, with a fixed metal railing installed within the opening between the piers to replicate the historic gateway. - Existing Building Ruin to the Western aspect of the Mill Complex to be retained and incorporated into the communal open space of the Mill Complex. - Demolition of the existing British Legion building. The provision of a total of 48no. new-build residential dwellings and the provision of a total of 219no. apartments of which 165no. are to be provided within the existing Mill building which is to be refurbished and adapted to facilitate the residential use with associated works including for provision of an additional storey to the Mill building. The Mill building is also to incorporate 6 Nr. Commercial Office units, along with provision of a Gym. The development will also include the provision of a storage building, a refuse/waste storage building in addition to a temporary wastewater treatment works (WWTW). Associated site works will include provision of car parking, connection to existing services, provision of internal access roads along with ancillary site landscaping works. (Amended proposal description)
As published by the council, reference LA07/2023/2901/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA07/2023/2901/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Received
- 26 Jun 2023
- Validated
- 7 Aug 2023
- Ward
- Bessbrook
- Postcode
- BT35 7DN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2023
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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7 Aug 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 October 2023, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Genesis Planning Consultants Agent, a planning consultancy
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