LA05/2026/0057/NMC

Description

Non Material Change to planning approval S/2014/0884/F: Platform 1 (new development side) to move 15m towards Lisburn (needed to futureproof any works to reopen the Antrim to Knockmore Junction branch line); Extension of platforms (island platform and single platform) on Lisburn side by approximately 5m (212m to 217m) to comply with recommended train stopping distances; Revision to bus layout to provide drop off closer to the footbridge and platform access, improving the customer experience and passenger flow; Pedestrian access steps from Knockmore Road, repositioned further north to tie in with revisions to bus layout; Wider platforms, required for compliance with fire evacuation standards – approved single platform is 3.1m and proposed 3.5m; approved island platform is 6m and proposed is 8.25m at each end, tapering to 7m; Wider access steps, required for fire evacuation; Removal of office space on footbridge - no longer required; Connection to the access ramp to Moira Road development, approved as part of adjacent planning permission ref. LA05/2022/0830/F; Perimeter fencing (towards north-east of car park), approved and conditioned as temporary noise attenuation but proposing to make this permanent; Revised track layout geometry and platform locations to comply with standards associated with line speed, fire evacuation and future proof Antrim to Knockmore branch line development; and Canopies – amended in line with fire requirements (width has increased and location on single platform to as to retain 3.5m width)

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Address

Land east of Knockmore Road, south of nos. 68-80 Addison Park and nos. 8-10 Knockmore Road and North of Flush Park, Lisburn

Coordinates

54.509101839779817, -6.084432034519452

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