Proposed location for new apartments to replace outbuildings in Kilrea
Plans for a new six-dwelling development in Kilrea have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
The recent planning application seeks permission to replacement of an outbuilding, on Bridge Street, with six one-bedroom apartments and a landscaped communal area.
The apartments will be used to house a number of Woodland Kitchens NI staff, who have relocated from the Philippines to work in a nearby factory.
An accompanying Design and Access Statement, by agents Gerard McPeake Architectural, stated that the site is located within the central business district of Kilrea.
Elevations of proposed new apartments in Kilrea.
Proposed site plan.
Proposed floor plans for the ground and first floor apartments.
The statement added:
“Part of the existing buildings on the site have been converted into House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) accommodation.
“There is a large yard area to the rear of 22-24 [Bridge Street] with a number of outbuildings – consisting of garages/toilets to serve a public bar – which we propose to replace.
“Woodland Kitchens NI is a local company located less than five miles from Kilrea, and employs over 150 staff at their factory in Rasharkin.
“They have employed 25 staff from the Philippines that have relocated to Kilrea and Woodland have them located in rented accommodation at present, but with the refurbishment of 22-24 Bridge Street they are able to provide some accommodation for these staff.”
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