Consultation open on planning application to turn site of former Coleraine pub into nine-dwelling apartment block

The application is for 21 Park Street, Coleraine – a vacant site which was previously known as Ramparts and Brooks winebar.

Planning permission is sought for the “proposed construction of nine apartments (two four-person 2 bed, three three-person 2 bed, four one-person 1 bed) and all associated site works”.

A Design Concept Statement said: “The site is vacant and the former use was a Public House. The original public house building was destroyed in a fire in September 2011 and the building was then demolished in 2016 for Health and Safety reasons.

"Public views of the site are available from Church Lane, Park Street, the Mall and Circular Road. The surrounding area is characterised by a

mixture of uses. Church Street is the commercial frontage leading to the Town Hall at the Diamond.

"Anderson Park comprising a children’s play area and tennis courts is nearby. Residential housing is dispersed throughout the area. Parking varies dependent on plot size and property type with the majority being on-street within proximity of the site. The site is currently fenced off.

"The proposed development being in close proximity to many amenities including a public park, will offer an attractive and pleasing environment for the residents. The intention of the design was to be sensitive and respectful to the character of the surrounding context whilst providing a pleasing environment for the residents.

"The proposed development draws strongly on its context and the design respects the architecture and form of existing buildings in the area.”