Great to see our extension to Schrader Electronics production facility at Antrim Technology Park is nearing completion. The external envelope of composite cladding is finished and looking great. Internally the ceiling grid is almost complete and the new insitu concrete floor has been prepared to receive anti-static floor covering which will go in later this [...]
C60 Town Planning has successfully gained planning permission for an extension to Contour Global's Knockmore Hill power generation plant near Lisburn. The permission grants construction of an additional 3MW gas powered electrical generation engine to boost the capabilities of the existing facility. Driven by a need to meet funding deadlines, the C60 Town Planning team [...]
Under the current planning system, if you have current planning permission which is due to expire, you do not necessarily have to commence construction... The original application can be renewed for 25% of the full application fee, subject to a number of conditions. It can be a much cheaper alternative to renew planning permission than [...]
At a Royal Town Planning Institute NI event this week, a representative from the DoE’s Planning Reform Guidance Team set the legislative scene with an overview of the legislative requirements and regulations for Planning Application Notices (PANs) and pre-application community consultation for proposals that fall within the major category. Requirements will include a period of [...]
A number of developers are now starting to re-engage with the market and are looking at small sites, previously not regarded as possible. With our combined experience in architecture and town planning we advised our client on how best develop this small site. "garden development" This site within Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, has great [...]
Today Belfast City Council set out the requirements relating to Community Consultation for all 'major' planning applications submitted under the new devolved planning powers. During a presentation to Belfast's town planning community, Belfast Area Planning Manager, Clifford McIlwaine outlined the requirements for a 12 week Planning Application Notice (PAN), after which applications are submitted for [...]
As April 1st fast approaches and the once centralised planning department transfers its power to the new super councils, the fog is clearing and we are better understanding where, what, why and how this power transfer will effect planning in Northern Ireland. Following the approval of Commencement No 2 Order by the Assembly in January, [...]
A quick Animation showing the new home designed by Belfast based C60 Architects and Town Planners. It has recently been submitted for planning approval in North Down.
C60 Planning Director Neil Calvin outlines progress on the devolution of planning powers to the new Super Councils within Northern Ireland. On 1st April 2015 local government reform in Northern Ireland will see the current 26 councils reduced to 11 ‘Super Councils.’ In addition planning powers will be de-centralised and the logistical [...]
We`re delighted that this contemporary home has just been submitted to planning in North Down. The house sits within the private plot and creates a series of external rooms that connect to the internal space. A family home with a robust entrance side, that controls the transition from public space to private garden. The journey [...]