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Northern Ireland: Tower Hill, Armagh City

Who requested the closure of Tower Hill in Armagh City; and for what reason.

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 December 2005

Reference

2125; 676 c275WA

House

House of Lords

Written question

What proposals they have to reduce traffic congestion in East Newtownards; what is the timetable for the Ards/Down area plan; and what expenditure is committed to future road schemes in the Newtownards district. [HL 1137]. - Inc figure and text of letter from Malcolm McKibbin of the Northern Ireland Roads...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench)

Answering body

Roads Service

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 March 2005

Reference

670 c139WA; HL 1137

House

House of Lords

Williams of Mostyn, Lord

(a) When they plan to construct the link road between Portaferry Road and Comber Road in Newtownards; and (b) what progress has been made to determine the planning application for the Castlebawn development in Newtownards. [HL 979]. - Chief Executive of the Roads Service (Northern Ireland) will write.

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 January 2003

Reference

HL 979; 643 c183WA

House

House of Lords

Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Why the security barrier has been retained across Tower Hill, Armagh City; which authority opposes the opening of this roadway; and what proposals there are to reduce the traffic delays from the junction of the Tower Hill and the Portadown Road towards Armagh City. [HL 550].

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 January 2003

Reference

HL 550; 643 c27-8WA

House

House of Lords

Northern Ireland Office;Planning Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many dwellings are proposed in Planning Application No. X/2000/0001/0 for a residential development known as Camperdown Garden Village; what proposals there are for a foul sewage system for this development; how many new primary school places will be required for...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

21 March 2000

For answer on

28 March 2000

Answered on

28 March 2000

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many dwellings are proposed in Planning Application No. X/2000/0001/0 for a residential development known as Camperdown Garden Village; what proposals there are for a foul sewage system for this development; how many new primary school places will be required for this development; what proposals there are to improve the existing road system at the site; and if he will make a statement. [116085] Mr. George Howarth: Responsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Planning Service under its chief executive, Mr. H. S. Mckay. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from H. S. McKay to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 28 March 2000: The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your recent Question about the proposed residential development known as Camperdown Garden Village. A planning application received in December 1999 indicated a total of 2500 dwellings at the site. There is no suitable foul sewage system to serve the proposed development and if permitted substantial infrastructure will be needed. If the development were to be approved, additional education provision for about 665 children of primary school age would be required. A site for a new primary school is indicated on the sketch scheme submitted with the application. Vehicular access to the site is via four junctions from existing roads; two are on the Comber Road and two are on the Ballyrainey Road, which is improved and re-aligned. The dedicated bus lane in the old railway line is served by a park and ride facility. The E-Way study, commissioned by the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Co.examines alternative public transport options for re-using the old railway line to Comber. The application is currently under consideration and comments are awaited in relation to the application and the environmental statement. Following the receipt and consideration of these comments a decision will be taken on how best to progress the application. I do hope you find this helpful.

Date

28 March 2000

Reference

347 c98W; 116085

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what is the present volume of traffic on the Saintfield Road near its junction with Buckhill Road; what is the maximum volume of traffic which is acceptable at this location; what is the estimated increase in volume of traffic if all...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

8 October 1999

For answer on

27 October 1999

Answered on

27 October 1999

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the present volume of traffic on the Saintfield road near its junction with Buckhill road; what is the maximum volume of traffic which is acceptable at this location; what is the estimated increase in volume of traffic if all present planning applications for housing developments in the Carryduff area were approved; what plans there are to improve the Saintfield road between Buckhill road and Carryduff; what area plans are proposed for the Carryduff area; and if he will make a statement. [94549] Mr. McFall: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to Mr. G. P Fraser of the Roads Service. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from G. P. Fraser to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 25 October 1999: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked our Chief Executive to respond to your recently tabled Parliamentary Question about, inter alia, the present volume of traffic on a section of Saintfield Road, Belfast and associated issues. In the absence of our Chief Executive, I am replying. It is assumed that your question relates to the volume of traffic on Saintfield Road near its junction with Beechill Road and not Buckhill Road as stated in the question. The latest traffic figures available for this location relate to surveys carried out in 1998. These show that the 2-way average 24-hour flow on Saintfield Road is approximately 30,000 vehicles at the Ivanhoe Inn with a peak hour 2-way flow of 2,700 vehicles. As regards the maximum acceptable volume of traffic at this location, I should explain that there are many factors that have an influencing effect on road capacity and it is not possible to quote an `acceptable' maximum volume of traffic for any particular road. For most urban roads, it is the junctions that act as the constraint on traffic capacity rather than the road links between them. However, the theoretical design flow capacity for a 4-lane undivided carriageway, such as Saintfield Road, is 1,700 vehicles per hour in each direction. On this basis, current traffic flow on this section of Saintfield Road is below the theoretical design capacity. You also asked what is the estimated increase in volume of traffic if all present planning application for housing developments in the Carryduff area were approved. At present we are not in a position to determine the estimated increase in traffic generated by proposed developments in the area as the developers for the major applications have not yet completed Transportation Impact Assessments for their respective developments. As to plans to improve Saintfield Road between Beechill Road and Carryduff, Roads Service has no proposals at present to carry out any major road improvements on this section of road. We are, however, currently introducing "Quality Bus" measures in the Saintfield Road corridor between Carryduff and Belfast. These measures include bus lanes, bus stop infrastructure, improved traffic signal control and traffic management arrangements. The introduction of a "Park and Ride" site in the corridor is also being pursued. Finally, you asked what area plans are proposed for the Carryduff area. Colleagues from the Department's Planning Service have advised me that the Carryduff area will be included in the proposed Belfast Metropolitan Plan which will encompass the district council areas of Belfast, Lisburn, Carrickfergus, Castlereagh, Newtownabbey and North Down. I hope you find this information helpful.

Date

27 October 1999

Reference

94549; 336 c887-8W

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when a proposal for a bridge across Strangford Lough was last considered by the Department for the Environment; what is the estimated cost of such a bridge; what is the present planned investment in roads in the Ards Peninsula over the...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

14 October 1999

For answer on

27 October 1999

Answered on

27 October 1999

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when a proposal for a bridge across Strangford Lough was last considered by the Department for the Environment; what is the estimated cost of such a bridge; what is the present planned investment in roads in the Ards Peninsula over the next 10 years; and if he will make a statement. [94720] Mr. McFall: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Roads Service under its Chief Executive Mr. C. James. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from C. James to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 22 October 1999: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked me to respond to your recently tabled Parliamentary Question about the provision of a bridge across Strangford Lough and planned investment in roads in the Ards Peninsula over the next 10 years. The Department of the Environment considered the proposal to construct a bridge across Strangford Lough as recently as September 1999 following a request from a local interest group. The span across the lough between Portaferry and Strangford measures approximately 0.6 miles and the cost of constructing a bridge at this location is estimated to be in the region of £25M-£30M, depending on detailed design requirements. The Department considers that such an investment would not represent value for money compared to other higher priority road schemes which are required across Northern Ireland. As regards planned investment in roads in the Ards Peninsula over the next 10 years, approximately £180K is scheduled to be spent on minor road improvements during the 2-year period 2000/01-2001/02. The level of funding for future road programmes over the next 10 years is unknown, but assuming it is maintained at current levels, some £0.9M will be spent on minor road works in the Ards Peninsula over that period. While the Department's 5-year Major Road Works Programme 1999/2000-2003/04 does not include any schemes in the Ards Peninsula, the 6-15 year Forward Planning Programme includes 4 schemes in Newtownards (total value approximately £5.2M). This programme is, however, currently under review and, even if these schemes are retained, the timing of their implementation will depend on the availability of funding. I hope you find this information helpful.

Date

27 October 1999

Reference

336 c888W; 94720

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Planning Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when planning application No. X/98/0820 for the Riverside Residential Development in Comber was received by his Department; if the application allows for the future construction of the next stage of the Comber By-pass road scheme; what matters are outstanding before a...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

8 October 1999

For answer on

25 October 1999

Answered on

25 October 1999

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when planning application No. X/98/0820 for the Riverside Residential Development in Comber was received by his Department; if the application allows for the future construction of the next stage of the Comber by-pass road scheme; what matters are outstanding before a planning determination can be made; and if he will make a statement about the time still required before issue of that planning decision. [94377] Mr. George Howarth: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Planning Service under its Chief Executive, Mr. H. S. McKay. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from H. S. McKay to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 22 October 1999: The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your recent Question about the application for planning permission for the Riverside Residential Development in Comber. The Department received this application on 12 November 1998 and designated it as a major one under the Article 31 procedure of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 on 12 March 1999. The Roads Service is actively exploring the options that may be open to the developers to fund or part fund the next stage of the Comber By-Pass. An Environmental Statement in support of the application was submitted on 21 June 1999 and the on-going assessment of this Statement has identified a number of shortcomings that the agent has been asked to address. This information has not yet been received and is of importance because the proposal raises a number of conservation issues which require careful consideration since the site impinges upon the Strangford Lough Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and adjoins an Area of Special Scientific Interest, a proposed Special Protection Area, a Special Area of Conservation and a Ramsar Site. It is too early yet to say when a decision on the application can be made as it may be necessary to hold a public local inquiry into the proposal. I do hope this is helpful.

Date

25 October 1999

Reference

336 c660-1W; 94377

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what is the location of the original Scrabo Stone from the former Kinnel Marsh and Kennedy's Bridges at Comber; if it will be saved for the construction of the next stage of the Comber By-Pass; and if he will make a...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

8 October 1999

For answer on

25 October 1999

Answered on

25 October 1999

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the location of the original Scrabo Stone from the former Kinnel Marsh and Kennedy's Bridges at Comber; if it will be saved for the construction of the next stage of the Comber Bypass; and if he will make a statement. [94368] Mr. George Howarth: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Road Service under its Chief Executive, Mr. C. James. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from C. James to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 21 October 1999: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked me to respond to your recently tabled Parliamentary Question about the location of the original Scrabo Stone from the former Kinnel Marsh and Kennedy Bridges near Comber. I should explain that there are 3 former bridges still existing on the line of the Department of the Environment's proposed Comber Bypass, namely Marsh River Bridge, Kennedy's Bridge and Cherryvalley Bridge. All of these bridges are of Scrabo Stone construction. Over the years, stone has been removed from these bridges by persons unknown and recently Roads Service utilised some stone from Cherryvalley Bridge for use on accommodation works at a nearby road improvement scheme. The Department's proposed Comber Bypass scheme requires the replacement of the Marsh River Bridge and the design carried out to date does not include the use of Scrabo Stone. Consideration could, however, be given to the possible use of the stone. At present, discussions are ongoing between the Department and a consortium of developers regarding a proposed housing development in the area which might involve the completion of the Comber Bypass earlier than is currently planned. The proposed development may require some minor alterations to the line of the proposed Bypass and possible replacement structures for Kennedy's Bridge and Cherryvalley Bridge. As yet, however, no final decisions have been made regarding this proposal and no detailed design has been undertaken. I hope you find this information helpful.

Date

25 October 1999

Reference

336 c664W; 94368

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what is the volume of traffic on the Newtownards Road near the cemetery in Comber; if he will assess the benefits of the provision of a pedestrian crossing at this location; how many pupils are enrolled at Comber Primary and Comber...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 October 1999

Reference

336 c661-2W; 94370;94369

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which department is responsible for cutting the grass (a) at Belmont roundabout on the intersection of Belmont Road and Knock Dual Carriageway, Belfast and (b) in front of Nos. 1 to 40 Old Holywood Road; and how often the grass is...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 May 1999

Reference

331 c305W; 83932

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service;Planning Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what is the extent of the developments at the Ballyreagh, Bowtown and Movilla Road districts in Newtownards (a) which have received planning permission and (b) for which planning applications are presently under consideration; and what proposals there are to improve the...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

31 March 1998

For answer on

21 April 1998

Answered on

21 April 1998

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the extent of the developments at the Ballyreagh, Bowtown and Movilla Road districts in Newtownards (a) which have received planning permission and (b) for which planning applications are presently under consideration; and what proposals there are to improve the existing road infrastructure in this part of Newtownards. [37557] Mr. Paul Murphy: Responsibility for these matters have been delegated to the Planning Service and the Roads Service under Mr. T. W. Stewart and Mr. W. McCoubrey respectively. I have asked them to arrange for replies to be given. Letter from T. W. Stewart to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 8 April 1998: The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your recent Question about housing developments in Newtownards. The extent of the housing development in Ballyreagh, Bowtown and Movilla areas of Newtownards is most appropriately considered within the context of the North Down and Ards Area Plan. Since the commencement of the Plan in 1984, approximately 1650 houses have been built on land zones for development in the east of the town, and it is estimated that there is potential for a further 700 new houses. Planning permission has been granted for a substantial proportion of these dwellings. There are two current planning applications proposing housing development on land not zoned for development in the Plan. These are: (i) a site of 4.6 hectares at the Movilla Road end of Ballyreagh Road; and (ii) a site of 20 acres at Bowtown Road end of Ballyreagh Road. I hope this clarifies the position. Letter from G. P. Fraser to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 6 April 1998: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked the Chief Executive to respond to the roads element of your recently tabled PQ about the extent of developments and proposals to improve the existing roads infrastructure in the Ballyreagh, Bowtown and Movilla Road districts in Newtownards. In his absence, I am replying. Roads Service has 2 proposals for the area in question. A scheme to provide a link between Bowtown Road and Portaferry Road, at an estimated cost of £1M, is currently included in the 6-15 year major road works programme and a scheme to realign a section of road adjacent to 116 Movilla Road, at an estimated cost of £50K, is included in a list of possible schemes for inclusion in the minor works programme for the Ards Borough Council area. I hope you find this information helpful.

Date

21 April 1998

Reference

37557; 310 c603W

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans she has to erect street lights along the Novella Road and the Moss Road in Millisle, Co. Down. - Inc text of letter from G P Fraser of the Northern Ireland Roads Service.

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 November 1997

Reference

301 c272W; 16038

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

What plans she has to install a pedestrian crossing at the junction of the Bangor and Belvedere Roads in Newtownards; and if she will commission a study of the demand for such a crossing; and how many accidents have been reported at or around the ballymacbrennan crossroads of the Saintfield...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 June 1997

Reference

295 c435W; 2020;1921

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

How many accidents have been reported in each of the past five years along the Comber Road, Dundonald and the Belfast Road, Comber; how many persons were injured or killed as a result of these accidents; and what proposals there are to improve road safety along these roads. - Includes...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

24 February 1997

Answered on

24 February 1997

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many accidents have been reported in each of the past five years along the Comber Road, Dundonald and the Belfast road, Comber; how many persons were injured or killed as a result of these accidents; and what proposals there are to improve road safety along these roads. [16094] Mr. Moss: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Roads Service under its chief executive, Mr. W. J. McCoubrey. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter to Mr. John D. Taylor from W. J. McCoubrey, dated 20 February 1997: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked me to respond to your recently tabled PQ about accidents on the Comber Road, Dundonald and the Belfast Road, Comber and proposals to improve road safety on this route. As you are aware, the RUC are responsible for accident statistics and they have provided the following information in respect of road traffic injury accidents on the Comber--Belfast road (from the Upper Newtownards Road junction, Dundonald to the Killinchy Road/Killinchy Street junction, Comber):- _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Year Accidents Persons killed Seriously injured Slightly injured 1992 20 0 11 30 1993 15 1 1 25 1994 24 0 14 28 1995 22 1 3 29 1996 24 0 2 40 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Roads Service intends to carry out a scheme to realign a 350 metre section of carriageway at Barnhill along this route. This work is expected to commence in early summer. A scheme to realign a further section of carriageway between Millmount Road and Peartree Hill is also being considered. This proposal is at a very early stage and no decision has been made as to its position in the minor works programme. I hope you find this information helpful.

Date

24 February 1997

Reference

291 c96W; 16094

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

What plans he has to visit Killaney Corner on the Saintfield Road, Ravara, Ballygowan, to assess the road safety situation at this site; and what plans the Department of Environment has to widen Ballyrogan Road, Newtownards.

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 February 1997

Reference

289 c654W; 14071;14073

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office

Which major capital road schemes will commence in the next financial year. (Failed OPQ)

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 January 1997

Reference

289 c369-70W; 11988

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

What are the arrangements for salting Manse Road, Castlereagh; what account is taken of whether the road is used by school buses in making such arrangements; what was the cost of salting Manse Road (a) in 1995-96 and (b) in 1996-97. - Text of letter from G P Fraser of...

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

12 December 1996

Answered on

12 December 1996

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the arrangements for salting Manse road, Castlereagh; what account is taken of whether the road is used by school buses in making such arrangements; what was the cost of salting Manse road (a) in 1995-96 and (b) in 1996-97; and if he will make a statement. [8337] Mr. Moss: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Roads Service under its chief executive, Mr. W. J. McCoubrey. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from G. P. Fraser to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 11 December 1996: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked the Chief Executive of Roads Service to reply to your question about arrangements for salting Manse Road, Castlereagh. In the Chief Executive's absence I am responding on his behalf. There are 2 Manse Roads in Castlereagh--the C369 which runs from the Four Winds roundabout to the Ballygowan Road, and the U193 which runs from the Clontonacally Road to the Saintfield Road. During periods of ice and snow the C369 is salted along its entire length together with the section of the U193 from Cadger Road to Saintfield Road. The recent review of the gritted network had not effect on either of these roads. While school bus routes are not automatically salted Roads Service applies a weighting factor for buses when assessing the traffic flow on each route. By way of illustration, a 40 seater bus is considered equivalent to 20 cars. The estimated cost of salting these roads was as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Financial year C369 U193 £ £ 1995-96 1,000 680 1996-97 (to date) 380 260 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. I hope you find this information helpful.

Date

12 December 1996

Reference

8337; 287 c352-3W

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

What plans there are to alleviate the flooding of Ballybarnes Road at Ballysalagh, Newtownards. - Text of letter from W.J. McCoubrey of Northern Ireland Roads Service.

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 December 1996

Reference

5844; 286 c764W;286 c762W

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office

What was the total expenditure incurred in the production and advertising of the Never Ever Drink and Drive Campaign on (a) television, (b) radio and (c)printed media. - Figures given.

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 March 1996

Reference

273 c542W; 19868

House

House of Commons

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