Portadown homes approved

The application, lodged by McCreanor and Co Architects on behalf of applicant Sheriff Homes will see the creation of a residential development consisting of 12 detached dwellings and six semi-detached dwellings at lands adjacent and north of 39 Derryhale Road, Portadown.

During a discussion on the merits of the application, DUP councillor Tim McClelland asked about the volume of traffic on the Derryhale Road during peak times if this development was to be approved.

A representative of DfI Roads informed the committee that due to the size and scale of the development, they would not be concerned and had no plans to make any development to the surrounding infrastructure.

“The nature and scale of the development means it is not large enough to look at roads works on the site,” said the DfI Roads, spokesperson.

Having considered the report, Alderman Gareth Wilson proposed the officers’ recommendation to approve the application was accepted.

Alderman WIlson’s proposal was seconded by Alliance Party councillor, Peter Lavery and the committee voiced its agreement.

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