TSA Sensata Business Park

Hello andWelcome Introduction

Welcome to the virtual Pre-Application Community Consultation (PACC), this website forms part of the Community Consultation in respect of our proposals relating to land to the southeast of Global Point Avenue, Global Point Business Park, Newtownabbey, BT36 5TB. The proposal is for a new Research and Development Facility comprising of a mix of workshops, offices, meeting areas, staff facilities and ancillary areas, with the inclusion of an additional servicing access point into the site from Global Point Avenue. Consultation during COVID-19 In light of ongoing social distancing measures, temporary Pre-Application Community Consultation (PACC) Regulations were introduced by the Department for Infrastructure. The statutory requirement of the normal public consultation and drop-in event was removed in the interest of public safety. To replace this, and ensure all stakeholders remain appropriately informed, the temporary legislation instead encouraged and provided guidance for alternative consultation measures. We are using a number of digital and remote tools to help you provide feedback on our proposals. Purpose of Consultation and Next Steps The purpose of this webpage is to share our indicative proposals and collect feedback from the community and other interested parties, to inform any future submission of a Full Planning Application to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. We are committed to engaging with members of the wider community and are now undertaking a period of PACC on our proposals. The feedback received will be shared with the wider design team and will help to shape our proposals prior to the submission of a planning application. We will prepare a PACC Report which will provide a summary of all feedback, our response, and how we have incorporated any appropriate feedback into the final proposals for the scheme. This report will be submitted as part of the Full Planning Application to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Strategic Context and Site Location

The Borough of Newtownabbey lies to the north of Belfast and is bounded to the east by Belfast Lough and to the southwest by the Belfast Hills. It is identified through the RDS 2035 as being part of the Belfast Gateway and located within a key transport corridor to the north of the city (see Figure 1 ). The subject lands are located to the north of Glengormley, which forms part of the Metropolitan Area of Newtownabbey as shown at Figure 2 . Glengormley is situated approximately 8.7 miles north-west of Belfast City Centre and within easy access to the M2 motorway. The opportunities this creates ensure that it is easily accessible and is a sustainable location for economic development, which is consistent with the RDS.

Figure 1 - Strategic Context

Figure 2 - Local Context

The development site comprises greenfield land measuring approximately 2.375 ha (circa 5.869 acres), located to the southeast of Global Point Avenue within Global Point Business Park, within the urban area of Newtownabbey (as shown at Figure 3 ).

Figure 3 - Site Location (Outline in red)

Proposed Site (23.752m 2 ) 5.896 ACRES

RLC Engineering

ADJACENT OWNERSHIP

Global Point Avenue

to Corr’s Corner Roundabout

Area Plan Context Introduction

Within the Belfast Urban Area Plan (BUAP) 2001, which was adopted in June 1990, the site was historically designated for ‘Industry and Commerce’. This employment designation was further clarified through the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan (BMAP) 2015, with the entirety of the site in question identified as a Major Employment Location and ‘Land zoned for Employment’ within the Metropolitan Newtownabbey Area, through ‘Zoning MNY 05 (Zone A)’, see Figure 4 .

Figure 4 - BMAP Policy Map Extract (site identified with star)

Key Site Requirements:

There are a number of key site requirements associated with ‘Zoning MNY 05’, as set out within BMAP, which include the following:

 - improvements to the Doagh Road, along the site frontage, will be dependent on the access location for the northern portion of the site;  - the provision of a new access for the northern portion shall be in accordance with the Department’s visibility requirements;  - new and improved pedestrian and cycling links from the site to existing nearby public transport facilities shall be required in order to maximise the use of these facilities; • A flood risk assessment of the watercourses within and adjacent to the site shall be carried out and submitted to the Department to inform proposals for the development of the site as part of the site may lie within the 100-year floodplain of the Three Mile Water; • A comprehensive landscaping scheme for the proposed development shall be submitted with any planning application for development and agreed with the Department, and shall include the following:  - The northern, eastern, southern and western boundaries of the site shall be retained and landscaped with a 5-10 metre belt of trees and planting of native species to provide screening for the development.

• Development shall only include the following uses: - Industrial and Business, Use Classes B1, B2, B3 and B4 as currently specified in the Planning (Use Classes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004; • The total amount of floorspace for Industrial and Business, Use Class B1(a) as specified in the Planning (Use Classes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 shall not exceed 5,000 sq m (gross); • Development of the site shall only be permitted in accordance with overall comprehensive masterplans for each of zone’s A and B within the site to be agreed with the Department. The individual masterplans shall outline the strategic elements applicable to each zone and the design concept, objectives and priorities. Masterplans for Zones A and B as identified on Map No. 2/001 – Metropolitan Newtownabbey shall include the following elements:  - Zones A and B shall be developed within a generous landscape setting.  - Buildings shall be a maximum height of 2 storeys; • Access to Zone A of the site shall be from the existing access point on the Ballynure Road only; • A Transport Assessment (TA), agreed with Roads Service, DRD, shall be required to identify any necessary improvements to the road network/public transport/transportation facilities in the area. An initial Roads Service assessment of this specific development site indicates that as a minimum the following improvements shall be required:

Planning History A desktop planning review of the site has been undertaken which identified 3 no. relevant planning permissions, as detailed within the table below.

Planning Reference Description of development

Decision

Site for Invest NI Industrial Park comprising Class B1 Business, Class B2 Light Industrial and Class B3 General Industrial. (Additional Information) 27 no. buildings and associated infrastructure for Invest NI Industrial Park comprising Class B1 Business, Class B2 Light Industrial and Class B3 General Industrial.

Permission Granted 15th January 2008

U/2007/0267/0

Permission Granted 21st April 2016

U/2014/0385/RM

As previously noted, one of the key site requirements associated with ‘Zoning MNY 05’, required an overall masterplan to be prepared for Zone A and Zone B separately due to the railway line cutting the zoned land in two. A Masterplan for ‘Zone A’ was previously approved through Reserved Matters Reference: U/2014/0385/ RM, which is shown at Figure 5 . The subject site therefore forms part of wider lands which have extant planning permission for a 27 no. unit Invest NI Business Park (under Planning References: U/2007/0267/0 & U/2014/0385/RM) comprising a mix of Class B1 (Business), B2 (Light Industrial) and B3 (General Industrial).

Figure 5 – Approved Masterplan (site outlined in red)

Site Proposals The development proposal is for a Research and Development facility (Class B1(c)) comprising a mix of workshops, offices and break out areas, which is in keeping with the appropriate uses for these zoned lands. It is considered that the proposed layout for such a facility, as shown at Figure 6 , is in accordance with the key site requirements of ‘Zoning MNY 05 (Zone A)’ and in line with the approved Masterplan for this development site. One of the key site requirements included for ‘Zoning MNY 05’ notes that buildings on these lands shall not exceed a height of 2 storeys. The proposal comprises a 2-storey building (see Figure 7 ) which integrates well into its surrounding context and, although separated by Global Point Avenue, sits comfortably alongside RLC (UK) Ltd building to the west which is of a similar height. The proposal includes an access road off of Global Point Avenue, as approved through the previous permissions (U/2007/0267/0 & U/2014/0385/RM), and a proposed new secondary access for servicing to the northeast of the site. The site layout includes a total of 300 no. parking spaces, inclusive of a number of disabled spaces, to facilitate the building.

Figure 6 - Indicative Site Layout

Figure 7 – 3D Visualisation

Site Proposals Indicative Floorplans The Research and Development Facility will comprise a mix of workshops, offices, meeting areas, staff facilities and ancillary areas. An example of the proposed floorplans is included below. SENSATA CONCEPT LAYOUT: NEW WAY OF WORKING

NSATA CONCEPT LAY U : NEW WAY OF ORKING

SENSATA CONCEPT LAYOUT: NEW WAY OF WORKING

LEGEND

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LEGEND

WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS

WORKSTATIONS / DESKING

WORKSTATIONS / DESKING

OFFICE FOR A DAY WORKSTATIONS / DESKING

OFFICE FOR A DAY

OFFICE FOR A DAY

MEETING / COLLABORATION SPACES

MEETING / COLLABORATION SPACES

ANCILARY SUPPORT FACILITIES MEETING / COLLABORATION SPACES

ANCILARY SUPPORT FACILITIES

POTENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS

ANCILARY SUPPORT FACILITIES

POTENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS

POTENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS

FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

NEW WAY OF WORKING: COMFORTABLE WORKING ENVIRONMENT NEIGHBOURHOODS REFLECTIVE OF TEAM ORGANIZATION INTEGRATION OF COLLABORATIVE SPACES INTERACTION BETWEEN DIFFERENT TEAMS GOOD ACCESS TO SUPPORT FACILITIES FLEXIBILITY TO RESPOND TO FUTURE WORKING PRACTICES NEW WAY F WORKING: COMFORTABLE WORKING ENVIRONMENT NEIGHBOURHOODS REFLECTIVE OF TEAM ORGANIZATION INTEGRATION OF COLLABORATIVE SPACES INTERACTION BETWEEN DIFFERENT TEAMS GOOD ACCESS TO SUPPORT FACILITIES FLEXIBILITY TO RESPOND TO FUTURE WORKING PRACTICES GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR Proposed Schedule of Floorspace

FIRST FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

NEW WAY OF WORKIN : COMFORTABLE WORKING NVIRONMENT NEIGHBOURHOODS REFLECTIVE OF T AM ORGANIZ TI N INTEGRATION OF COLLABORATIVE SPACES INTERACTION B TWEEN DIFFERENT TEAMS GOOD ACCESS TO SUPPORT FACILITIES FLEXIBILITY TO RESPOND TO FUTURE W RKING PRACTICES

Floor

Approximate Internal Floor Area (sqm)

Ground Floor

2,051 sqm

First Floor

1,627 sqm

3,678 sqm

Total (Excluding Circulation Areas)

5, 760 sqm

Total (Including Circulation Areas)

Site Proposals Indicative Elevations

Benefiting the Community The development proposals will deliver a number of community and economic benefits as outlined below: • Sensata Technologies is a leading industrial technology business established in Northern Ireland for over 7 years, having taken over Schrader Electronics in 2014. The global brand operates in 14 countries and will bring added economic stimulus to Global Point Business Park, helping to attract other leading companies to the area. • The proposed development represents a total investment of c.£16.5 million into the local economy from the private sector. • The creation of c.150 jobs during construction phase will be a positive benefit to local suppliers and subcontractors in the area. • As Sensata Technologies is moving to a new hybrid working pattern for its employees (part home, part office working), once operational, the facility will accommodate between 450–500 employees. • Sensata Technologies is committed to building its new facilities according to ‘BREEAM Very Good’ sustainability standards in order to reduce impact on the local environment

Have Your Say Give us a call:

If you would like a member of the team to discuss our proposals over the phone with you, you can call us on 028 9043 4333

Write to us:

If you wish to make comments on the proposals, you can also do so in writing by sending a letter to:

Address: TSA Planning, 20 May Street, Belfast, BT1 4NL Email: info@tsaplanning.co.uk

Complete a Comment Card

Comment Cards, along with a self-addressed envelope, have been delivered to dwellings and local businesses within the vicinity of the proposal site. These can be filled in and returned as directed. Alternatively, electronic comment cards can be completed via the online form submission on our website homepage: www.globalpoint.tsaplanning.co.uk

Download the Proposal Pack

You can download an electronic copy of the proposals pack on our website, all you have to do is click on the link within the homepage. If you have any issues downloading the pdf then please call TSA Planning on 028 9043 4333, or alternatively email info@tsaplanning.co.uk. Closing date for feedback – Tuesday 7th December 2021, 5pm