AQW 52383/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 18/09/2026
Answered On Date: 30/09/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether (i) DfI Roads has assessed the continuing technical feasibility of the Saintfield Road, Belfast, access, approved under Planning Appeal 2019/A0178, and (ii) subsequent alterations to the surrounding road network have affected the ability to implement that approved access.

Answer:

My officials have not yet received detailed proposals from the applicant to progress development access under Planning Appeal 2019/A0178. Should such proposals be submitted, they will be assessed against the relevant design standards which will inform any subsequent decision on approval.

The implementation of the approved access remains a matter for the applicant at this time.