Developer submits planning application for Bangor seafront

A planning application has been submitted for the major redevelopment of Queen's Parade in Bangor.

Developer Bangor Marine Ltd. is proposing to overhaul the Co Down town's seafront in a £50m regeneration project.

The consortium - which is made up of a number of companies - was appointed to carry out the work in May 2019.

Proposals include an external events space, cafes, a sheltered promenade and kiosks as well as seafront lawns and a hotel.

Welcoming the application, the Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey MLA, said: "This is a huge step in the right direction for the redevelopment of Bangor’s town centre.

"We are one step closer to the £50 million investment in Bangor, which will create much needed jobs, shops, offices and homes, and will create an attractive place for people to visit.

"Having seen the computer generated images, it is a genuinely exciting time for Bangor, breathing life and vitality back into the heart of the town.

"Now that the developer has submitted the Planning Application, I am encouraging everyone in Bangor to get involved, share their ideas, and make their voices heard in the consultation that follows."

Mayor of Ards and North Down, Alderman Bill Keery said the work is 'critical' to the future of the town.

“With the formal planning application now submitted, I am delighted that we are taking such a significant and exciting step forward in this important investment project.

Aran Blackbourne, from Bangor Marine Ltd, said: "We are delighted to submit our exciting plans for the transformation of Queen’s Parade and Marine Gardens in Bangor.

"Submission of these plans follows a period of extensive and meaningful engagement with Ards and North Down Borough Council, the Department for Communities and, most importantly the people of Bangor.

"We welcome the overwhelmingly positive feedback received during our far-reaching pre-application community consultation and look forward to working with all project partners and statutory agencies to support a positive planning outcome.

"Bangor Marine is committed to progressing this application through to conclusion and hope to begin work on these exciting plans as soon as possible."