Development Land
Crebilly Road, Ballymena
PROMINENT C.12 ACRE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH RESIDENTIAL POTENTIAL (STPP)
Overview
The property comprises approximately 12 acres (4.86 ha) of land situated within the Ballymena Development Limit and is considered to offer potential for residential development, subject to planning permission and all necessary statutory approvals.
Access is provided from Crebilly Road via Ballykeel Lane. The property comprises three principal areas:
- The former Ballykeel Primary School site, where the school buildings have been demolished and the land is presently finished in a mixture of tarmac and hardcore.
- The former hockey pitches, comprising a substantial, generally level area finished predominantly in gravel.
- Grassed lands extending northwards towards the River Braid.
The property is generally level, with a gradual fall towards the River Braid along its northern boundary. A surfaced public path crosses part of the northern lands, and a portion of the riverbank is understood to fall within the identified floodplain.
Known utility and drainage infrastructure crosses parts of the property, including a trunk sewer crossing the grassed area towards the River Braid and storm water drainage extending through the site and along Ballykeel Lane. Other services and drainage infrastructure are also located within or adjoining the property. Further details are available upon request.
The freehold interest in Ballykeel Lane forms part of the property. The lane is subject to various existing rights of way and service rights benefiting neighbouring owners and statutory undertakers.
Key Features
- c.12 acres (4.86 ha) of potential development land
- Located within the Ballymena Development Limit and identified as White Land under the Ballymena Area Plan 1986–2001
- Potential for residential development, subject to securing necessary planning permission
- Located 0.6 miles from Ballymena town centre
- Excellent accessibility being located just 0.8 miles from the M2 motorway
- Established residential location close to a range of local amenities and community facilities
- Offers sought for the Freehold interest
12 acres
Location
Address
- Crebilly Road
- Ballymena
- BT42 4DN
- GB
- 54.858716, -6.258817
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About the Area
The property is located on the north side of Crebilly Road, approximately 0.6 miles from Ballymena town centre. Ballymena has a population of approximately 31,000 people (2021 Census) and is one of Northern Ireland’s principal regional towns.
Crebilly Road is situated just off the A26 Larne Road Link, which provides direct access to Ballymena town centre and Junction 10 of the M2 motorway. The property therefore benefits from excellent connectivity to Belfast, Antrim, Larne and the wider regional road network.
The surrounding area comprises a mix of established residential neighbourhoods, recreational land, community facilities and commercial uses, including:
North: The River Braid, the Ecos Centre and the residential development at the former St Patrick’s Barracks.
East: Ballykeel Primary School, Ballykeel Community Centre, playing fields and play area, and the residential development at Orkney Drive.
South: Crebilly Road, Tesco Superstore, Ballykeel Youth Centre and Ballykeel Business Centre.
West: The A26 Larne Road Link and the established residential neighbourhood at Arran Avenue.
VAT
We understand that the property is not elected for VAT purposes.
Stamp Duty
Stamp duty will be the liability of the purchaser
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Agent
George Jolliffe
Associate Director
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