Plans for coffee trailer in Garvagh Forest approved by Causeway Coast and Glens Council
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has endorsed plans for a concessionary trailer in Garvagh Forest.
The planning application for the vehicle, which will sell ice cream, confectionery cold drinks and hot drinks, and tray bakes, was accepted by members at a Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 25.
A planning officer said the application site falls just outside the settlement limit of Garvagh and within the Garvagh Forest Local Planning Authority, and lies adjacent to St Patrick’s Church of Ireland which is a listed building.
“There’s a number of mature trees within the site,” the officer added. “ And the specific siting of this vehicle is actually at the northwest corner adjacent to the security fence.”
The council received two letters of objection, from one address, with objections raised around limitation of the car park, that there are catering outlets in Garvagh, litter and pollution and potential anti-social behaviour.
However, consultations with DfI Roads, Environmental Health, Northern Ireland Water, and the conservation area section yielded no objections.
“[DfI] Roads were consulted and advised that the proposal does not result in loss of parking,” the officer said.
“Regarding the other points of objection, there are sufficient bin facilities provided, it’s unclear what anti-social behaviour currently takes place and it’s not anticipated that the provision of a coffee trailer, which is removed offsite at the end of each working day, would exacerbate any anti -social behaviour.
“Finally, regarding the loss of trade to existing establishments, planning operates for the public interest of local communities and does not exist to protect the private interests.”