Plans for development of forecourts on A8 Ballynure

Plans have been revealed for the development of service stations on either side of the A8 Ballynure Road in Newtownabbey.

The planning advice note (PAN) relates to about 33 acres of land adjacent to the east of 50 Ballynure Road and to the west of 24, 25 and 27 Ashley Road.

Inside Media has reported that ‘Planning consultancy Bell Rolston Ltd has filed the PAN related to the development on behalf of applicant Thames Trader Ltd whose directors number Harold Montgomery of Montgomery Transport Group.

‘Roadside service stations are envisaged at the location – one on each side of the A8 Ballynure Rd.

‘The PAN also outlines the associated parking and access, including new slip roads to/from the Ballynure Rd and alterations to the existing north and south-bound exits onto Ashley Rd, as well as landscaping.

Montgomery Transport Group is part of the Ballyvesey Holdings group of companies.’