Downpatrick-based CosyGroup is planning a major development in the town that to deliver around 1,100 new homes, neighbourhood facilities, a school site and a new distributor road linking the site from the Saul Road to the Ballyhornan Road.
The proposed development represents an investment of £250 million, with a proposal of application notice (PAN) having been submitted to Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.
Philip Polly, managing director of CosyGroup, said: “Our proposals for the DK07 area represent a major investment in homes and infrastructure.
“Over the last number of years we have seen Downpatrick’s popularity thrive as a place to live, work and visit, and with that comes the demand for new family homes and corresponding infrastructure.
“Our proposals will see the creation of new energy efficient family homes, with all fitted with PV solar panels by our sister company CosySolar, taking a huge step towards a greener and more energy efficient future.
“Neighbourhood facilities are included to service the additional demand, in addition to the creation of a distributor road between the Saul Road and the Ballyhornan Road, something that has been discussed for many years.”
He added: “We have been engaging with cross-party representatives in the area, and with the PAN now submitted we look forward to presenting our proposals to the community in Downpatrick. Over the summer months further details will be published on the pre-application community consultation process which we encourage all interested parties to take part in.”
A drop-in pre-application community consultation event will take place on Tuesday September 3 from 2pm-6pm at St Patrick’s Golf Club in Downpatrick while a virtual consultation website will be available from Monday September 2 to Friday September 27 at www.DownpatrickDK07.com