Consultation set to launch over social housing at Barracks site

Radius Housing is proposing the creation of approximately 140 new homes on the site; along with associated roads infrastructure, landscaping, children’s play park and other ancillary works.

The housing led regeneration of the former St Patrick’s Barracks site is being taken forward by the Department for Communities, with Radius Housing leading with the housing element which forms a key part of the wider St Patrick’s Barracks masterplan.

The scheme is part of the NI Executive’s draft Programme for Government Shared Housing Programme ‘Housing for All’.

The housing phase of the regeneration marks an investment of approximately £20million, 50% of which is funded by the Department for Communities and 50% through private finance raised by Radius.

Speaking about the project, Anita Conway, Director of Development at Radius Housing, said: “Radius Housing is delighted to be involved in this large housing led strategic project which we believe will positively benefit the Ballymena community and beyond. We are pleased that recently introduced regulations will allow major planning applications to be progressed and determined during the COVID-19 pandemic and are embracing a new online digital consultation process for

our exciting rejuvenation proposals.”

Communities Minister Carál Ni Chulín said: “We are aiming with the regeneration of the former St Patrick’s Barracks site in Ballymena to create a place which is truly people-orientated and can generate economic and social benefits for the wider area. The creation of new social and affordable homes is a significant and key part of our plans. I would encourage everyone to give their views on the proposed plans. By creating homes where people are able to thrive we will

breathe new life into the area for the benefit of everyone.”

The on-line consultation will be launched in the coming weeks via a dedicated website.

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