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Issue 15,
Spring Summer 2022 choice-housing.org
A message from Michael, Connect with Choice @ChoiceHousing
our Group Chief Executive
@choice_housing
enquiries@choice-housing.org
Choice Housing Ireland Limited
Welcome to the Spring/Summer
edition of Choice News. Choice Housing
Whilst the weather has undoubtedly improved since And on the theme of community investment, this Follow us on social media - from
our last newsletter and the pandemic appears to be edition of Choice News profiles the refurbishment of Facebook, Twitter to YouTube and
transitioning into a new and less severe phase, cost 242 Antrim Road, Belfast and the development of our LinkedIn - we’ve got something new
of living pressures continue to mount. So this edition mixed tenure new build scheme at Lewis Mews. The for you every day! It’s a great way to
of Choice News once again highlights the crucially former is a supported housing scheme for younger stay connected, engaged, informed
important work of our Financial Inclusion Team who people in partnership with the Simon Community. and entertained! Feel free to like,
are ready and willing to help with advice on welfare Lewis Mews in East Belfast will combine social rented follow, share, and ask questions on
support and household budgeting. My colleagues general needs and older person accommodation with any of our social media platforms.
would also be pleased to signpost you to our broader private rented apartments. In addition, the last block
tenant support services including guidance on of homes on the site adjacent to CS Lewis Square We’re looking forward to connecting
energy use. will comprise apartments for sale. This development with you!
highlights our commitment to more mixed tenure and
It was a real pleasure to meet with representatives indeed shared housing schemes across the country in
from the Choice Tenants’ Forum in Belfast recently to the coming years.
discuss shared challenges and opportunities. It feels
like a very long time since we were able to meet safely Finally, please take the opportunity to find out about
in a room together, but thankfully with appropriate our ongoing commitment to university scholarships
health and safety protocols the event went ahead as and the Choice apprenticeship programme. Both
planned. It was great to see a number of new faces initiatives have been running for a number of years
participating and I would encourage more tenants to and highlight that our work as a housing charity
come forward and get involved. is about far more than the bricks and mortar. The
installation of community defibrillators outside our
I was delighted to visit the Faulkner family in March sheltered housing schemes is an excellent example of
and to see the fantastic work to convert their home in how support from Choice shouldn’t stop at the front
Bangor. Six-year-old John Luke is one of a very small door, the gate or the end of the road.
number of children born each year with Angelman
Syndrome and the family home in Bangor required Thanks for being a tenant of Choice and I hope
extensive work to create a safe and comfortable everyone has an enjoyable summer in 2022.
environment. Whilst we still need to finish off some of
the garden elements as we move into better weather,
the Faulkner’s home reflects the vision we had at Michael McDonnell
Choice for investment in the former VHE properties.
Join us on Social Media!
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Help Why not try out our helpful monthly Budget Planner?
your money To download a copy visit: choice-housing.org
Financial Inclusion Team
At Choice we are ready to support all our tenants through what will be a challenging few months.
Month: Year:
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Our Financial Inclusion Team are on hand and available to speak to you should you have any questions or INCOME 1 INCOME 2 TOTAL INCOME
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quickly and creatively to tenants’ concerns. The team are delivering value for money for both the organisation
and tenants alike. In the last year the team helped tenants access 2.7 million in financial gains, such as: Rent Food
Car Insurance
• Benefit maximisation and help applying for financial uplifts and Tax Toiletries
Phone/
• Housing benefit entitlements checks and assistance Internet Car Fuel
to increase this where possible Content
Insurance Electric
• Securing grants to help set up home
Heating
• Support for tenants in arrears by establishing sustainable Costs
repayment plans based on the tenants personal budget
Pet Costs
• Applications to benevolent funds
Car
• Support with Universal Credit applications Maintenance
and maintenance of claims.
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Help Change all lights Only boil what
energy costs
to energy saving you need when
LED bulbs. using a kettle.
Turn your thermostat Turn taps off properly.
down by 1˚C to save 10%. In a single week, a
Time your heating for dripping hot tap can
when you need it and waste enough hot water
Ways to Save on Energy Bills don’t block radiators. to fill half a bath.
Ensure you have a Don’t leave your mobile
full load when using
1 Maximising 2 Switching 3 Energy 4 Improving
phone charging all
the washing machine night – most only need
or dish washer. a couple of hours.
Income Energy Saving Energy
Suppliers Tips Efficiency If you have a hot Keep curtains open
water tank, set the in the day to let sun
60˚C
cylinder to 60˚C. energy into your
1 Maximising Income home and close your
curtains at dusk to
If you are worried about being able to manage If you purchase your energy via direct debit or key Turn all lights off stop heat escaping.
payment of your bills, call Choice’s Financial pad, your supplier may be able to provide additional when not in use.
Inclusion Team on 0300 111 2211 or email financial assistance. Contact your supplier for more
financialinclusion@choice-housing.org information: Dry clothes outside
when possible.
Domestic electricity suppliers in Northern Ireland Wash your clothes at
30˚
30˚C where practical.
PowerNI 03457 455 455 home@powerni.co.uk
Budget Energy 0800 012 1177 talktous@budgetenergy.co.uk
Electric Ireland 0345 600 5335 customerservice@electricireland.com 4 Improving Energy Efficiency
SSE Airtricity 0345 601 9093 customerservice@sseairtricity.com Choice have a target to achieve an average Energy
Click Energy 0800 107 0732 chat@clickenergyni.com Performance Certificate (home energy rating) score
Bright Energy * ** of 78 across our properties by 2025. NI Social Housing
average is currently 73 and our average is 76.
* **All Bright customers have been transferred to Power NI. Contact PowerNI for further information. In order to achieve this Choice schedule energy
improvement works as part of the planned
maintenance programme of our properties.
Domestic natural gas suppliers in Northern Ireland
Routine energy improvement works include:
SSE Airtricity (gas) 0345 0262 658 info@airtricitygasni.com • Boiler and heating upgrades
Firmus Energy 0330 0249 000 furtherinfo@firmusenergy.co.uk • LED lighting
Correct at time of publication. • Loft insulation
• Window and door upgrades
2 Switching Energy Suppliers
Further information and help is available
It may be possible for you to switch energy supplier to check if you can get a better deal. Or you can contact by contacting the Northern Ireland
get a better deal. If you are on a variable tariff or your them by phoning 028 902 51600 or emailing Energy Advice Line on 0800 111 44 55.
energy contract has come to an end, use the Consumer info@consumercouncil.org.uk. You can also download Choice’s Energy
Council price comparison tool on their website www. Saving Guide, visit:
consumercouncil.org.uk/comparison_tool/begin to www.choice-housing.org/energy
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Help Causeway
Ballycastle
food costs
Ballymoney
Foyle
Ballymena Larne
Strabane
Magherafelt
N’Abbey Carrick
Food Banks Ways to Donate Food
Over 90% of the food distributed by food banks
Antrim Bangor
N’Ards
Dundonald
in the Trussell Trust network is donated by
Nobody should be left hungry or living in extreme term need – that’s why food banks also offer additional the public – that’s why food donations are Lisburn
poverty, sadly this is increasingly common in these support like debt advice where possible. Craigavon
absolutely vital to give everyone referred to a Enniskillen
difficult times. Trussell Trust have a network of food Food Bank a balanced and nutritious three day
A typical food parcel includes:
banks providing emergency supplies and dignified supply of food. Without goodwill, food banks North Belfast
support to people locked in crisis. • Cereal Armagh South/West Belfast
would really struggle to operate.
• Soup South Belfast
Where can I find my local Food Bank? Ways you can donate food:
• Pasta There are over
There are over 21 Trussell Trust food banks across • Rice 1. Directly to your local food bank 21 Trussell Trust
Northern Ireland.
• Tinned tomatoes/ pasta sauce 2. At collection points in supermarkets food banks across
The services provided by food banks may vary from • Lentils, beans and pulses across the country. Northern Ireland.
area to area, as they react to the needs of their
• Tinned meat 3. By hosting a collection at your school,
community to provide help and compassionate
support to local people. • Tinned vegetables church or business for your local food bank.
• Tea/coffee If you’re organising a collection for your
To get help from the food bank you will need to be
referred with a voucher. Each food bank works with • Tinned fruit local food bank, please check with them first to
different frontline professionals, like doctors, health • Biscuits see which items they are currently in need of.
visitors, social workers, and Citizens Advice. These • UHT milk www.trusselltrust.org
professionals will be able to refer you to a food bank
and give you a food bank voucher if they think you • Fruit juice
need emergency food. Food banks will also provide essential non-food items
The food bank and referral agency will use this voucher like toiletries and hygiene products where they can.
to gather some basic information about you. This will Dietary requirements
help them to understand why support is needed and
When visiting a food bank centre, one of the
offer practical guidance, and the right emergency food.
Trussell Trust volunteers will run through the
Once you have been given a voucher, you can exchange
food parcel packing list to check for any special
this for a minimum of three days’ emergency food at
dietary requirements.
your nearest food bank centre.
Visiting a Food Bank
Visiting a food bank might seem daunting, but you’ll
get a warm welcome in a safe environment, a listening
ear from trained volunteers, and a food parcel. Your April 2021 –
food will be packed in supermarket carrier bags – the March 2022
food bank will supply these, but if you’d prefer to bring 61,500
your own, these can be used instead. three-day emergency
food supplies were
What’s in a Food Parcel? provided to people in
Trussell Trust have worked with nutritionists to make crisis by food banks L-R Aidan McCrea Choice Financial Inclusion
sure that the food parcels supplied by food banks in the Northern Irish Manager, Carol Ervine Choice Group Director of
contain at least three days’ worth of nutritionally Trussell Trust network Tenant & Client Services and Jonny Currie Trussell
balanced meals for individuals and families. These Trust Northern Ireland Network Lead.
emergency food parcels are not designed to meet long-
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Help “I wish to congratulate the three recipients and Karen Delgado, Head of Corporate Engagement at
scholarships
thank Choice for their generous support.” Ulster University said:
One of the winners of this year’s scholarships at “For many, the biggest barrier to accessing Higher
Ulster University, Patrick Roe, BSc Hons Computer Education is a financial one. Not everyone has the
Science, said: same opportunities in life and the COVID pandemic
has further heightened this disparity in personal
“This scholarship has allowed me to invest more into
circumstances often meaning that no matter how
my education as I was able to purchase IT equipment
Choice Scholarships to assist with my studies. Having this will benefit me
massively, and the Choice Scholarship has made that
able someone is, or how much they want to learn
and develop, they simply aren’t able to access
or undertake a degree qualification. Without
possible which means the world to me.
scholarship support their talent, insight and potential
I am thoroughly enjoying computer science as it has as a future employee, problem solver, leader and
helped me further develop my problem-solving skills, employer may never be realised and this inequality
my favourite aspect being programming as it is the of progression to Higher Education will impact the
most rewarding for me. In the future, I hope to work diversity of Northern Ireland’s future workforce.”
in a tech firm within the programming department.
Choice are delighted to be continuing this important
I have always been interested in new and emerging partnership with Ulster University and Queens
technologies and with our world becoming more and University Belfast at this crucial time for young
more digitised, a career in tech will bring benefits in people in higher education. As part of the Choice
the advancement of society.” commitment to local communities, we are investing
in and developing thriving communities, using
housing as a foundation for transforming people’s
lives. This commitment goes beyond the provision
of housing, identifying the wider needs of people
and the positive impact they can have in their local
“We are very grateful for communities.
L-R Cameron Bell, Arts Humanities and Social Sciences,
Ted Jenson, Queen’s Outreach Officer, Aimee McElvogue,
Choice’s continued support
Medicine, Health & Life Sciences and Michael McDonnell, which has made a life
Choice Group Chief Executive changing impact on many
students, supporting them to
complete a degree at Ulster
Students from Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster to go on to third level education and, through this University, learn new things,
University have recently received awards from Choice. initiative, we aim to support and motivate students
meet new people and kick
from Widening Participation backgrounds to achieve
The ‘Choice Scholarship’, provides much needed start their career.”
academic excellence and to complete their studies.
support to those who face financial, social, and
Karen Delgado, Head of Corporate
logistical barriers to furthering their education. “We hope that through these prizes, Choice can help Engagement at Ulster University
the individual recipients to succeed and contribute to
Since its launch in 2019, 12 students have received
creating stronger inclusive communities.”
support by the scheme, which will support up to fifteen
students over a five-year period. The partnership is Commenting on the latest Prizes, Outreach Officer
aimed at encouraging those who are less likely to for the Queen’s Widening Participation Unit,
progress to higher education and will also contribute Grace Heatley said:
towards creating a fairer society and supporting
economic growth. ”We are extremely grateful to Choice for their
continued support of this impactful award.
Speaking about the Choice Prizes, Michael McDonnell,
Choice Group Chief Executive said: Prestigious prizes such as these enable us to recognise
students for their academic achievements, celebrate
“We are delighted to be continuing this important their success and support them through their studies.
partnership with our universities here in Northern Financial support is particularly impactful for students
Ireland. from Widening Participation backgrounds, and we are
“Everyone, regardless of their background or continually seeking to increase the support available
circumstances, should have the same opportunities to these students.” Patrick Roe, BSc Hons Computer Science
and Michael McDonnell, Choice Group
Chief Executive
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Help
apprenticeships
Choice Apprenticeships
Choice employ over 400 staff at various locations apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow
throughout Northern Ireland, providing careers in talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified
housing management, development, administration, workforce. For the apprentice, apprenticeships offer the
information technology, human resources, finance chance to gain valuable skills, higher earning potential
and a range of support roles in our sheltered living and improved life chances.
schemes.
Apprentice Electrician - Luke started his
At Choice we promote learning and development apprenticeship with Choice Services in 2019.
because we value the contribution of every member Luke has been working hard and looks forward to
of staff. We recognise the importance of providing completing his apprenticeship early next year.
support and development opportunities to enable
staff to achieve personal development goals and
Callum is an apprentice plumber. He has been Speaking of his
business objectives.
developing his skills through his work with Choice
Services, as well as, attending college one day a
apprenticeship
To ensure we continue to offer a high level of service week and he will graduate in three years. with Choice
we are careful to look ahead and make sure our work
force is ready for the future, apprenticeships play
Dean is an apprentice joiner who started with Choice
Services recently. Over the next three years Dean will
Services, Daniel Apprentices, Daniel Mackey
and Luke Patterson
a big part in this, and are working well in our direct
services organisation, Choice Services Limited, which
learn his trade at Choice Services while attending Mackey said:
includes roles in building, plumbing, electrical and
college one day a week.
“I feel like my
other maintenance services managing maintenance
and repairs across more than 9,000 homes. Hiring an
apprenticeship
with Choice
Services has
allowed me to
learn a new
skillset and I
have enjoyed this
learning curve.”
Callum McGrady,
Apprentice Plumber
Dean McMillan,
Apprentice Joiner
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Home Contents Insurance – are you covered? Considering getting a mobility scooter?
What you need to know.
It is difficult to expect the unexpected, however repair or replace items that have been damaged. We acknowledge that mobility scooters can be I have been granted permission- what now?
over the past number of years there have been many There are a number of contents insurance policies a valuable aid and we also recognise our duty to
If your application has been approved there are a
examples of extensive damage to tenant’s properties available which you can pay monthly or annually. protect the health and safety of our tenants, staff and
number of conditions including;
being caused by flooding, fire and severe cold colleagues, as well as conform to fire safety regulations.
spells. Unfortunately, many of the tenants affected Details of insurance companies are easily available on • You must not have a class 3 scooter for internal use
In this article we aim to inform you regarding the
had no home contents insurance. Choice strongly the internet or you can contact your local insurance • Subject to approval you may obtain a type 2
key considerations that must be satisfied before
recommends all tenants insure their home contents. broker for further details. Home contents insurance may scooter only
obtaining a scooter.
cost less than you think and could save you a significant
Choice are responsible for, and will carry out repairs amount of money if something did go wrong. You must apply in writing for permission • You must show proof of current valid insurance
to the structure of the properties. It is however, the to have a mobility scooter • You must commit to safe use of the scooter onsite
tenant’s responsibility to have insurance cover for The cost of your home contents insurance will depend If you live in housing with communal areas e.g. a
personal property, furnishings and the decoration on how much the contents of your home are worth and • You must abide by all terms in your mobility
sheltered scheme or an apartment block, then you scooter agreement
of their home (Including floor coverings). where you live. need to request permission before obtaining a scooter.
• You will be charged an annual fee of £40 for
We realise that home contents insurance may be the Having home contents insurance will give you the This is because mobility scooters may pose a fire charging your scooter onsite
last thing on many tenants’ minds, especially when peace of mind that should something unexpected risk as they can be combustible and, if stored I was told there is no room for anymore scooters
there are so many other outgoings. However, if you do happen, any potential damage to your home contents incorrectly, can block corridors and fire exits. A at my scheme – what can I do?
not have insurance for your personal property, you run are covered, leaving you to concentrate on the things fire risk assessment must therefore be carried out
the risk of having to find all the money necessary to that really matter in life. before permission is granted. Unfortunately, applications may be refused simply
because the site cannot accommodate further scooters
What other things are considered? eg there is no room to safely charge or store additional
In assessing your request for a mobility scooter your scooters. If this does happen you can re-apply when
Property Services Officer will also need to be satisfied the numbers of scooters onsite reduce.
that there is safe place for the scooter to be stored and
charged. If not permission will not be granted.
It is the tenant’s
responsibility to have
insurance cover for
personal property,
furnishings and the
decoration of their
home.
Home contents
insurance may cost
less than you think
and could save you a
£ If you have further
queries please contact
fortune if something your Property Services
did go wrong.
Officer to discuss.
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Michael McDonnell, Group Chief Executive at Choice added,
Choice tenant moves into newly modified
“When we acquired the VHE properties back in 2020, we were aware that there
was a requirement for significant refurbishment to the properties. In the process
home for son with rare condition
of assessing these properties, the four-bedroom bungalow was clearly a viable
option for Lisa and her family, and the refit ensured it met the needs of a family
who could now look at their new home as their long-term home”.
A Choice tenant, Lisa Faulkner, her son John Luke Talking about the process of moving into their new
and their family have recently moved into their new home, Lisa said,
home in Crawfordsburn Road, Bangor. The Association “My son John Luke, who is now six, was diagnosed in
modified their home to fully meet the needs of October 2018 after a very long battle over an 18-month
John Luke who suffers from a rare condition named period. The condition is often put down to delayed
Angelman Syndrome. development and/or autism and diagnosis is not fully
achieved unless a genetic blood test is done to detect
Angelman Syndrome only occurs in 1:20,000 children abnormality in Chromosome 15. The Choice team
and is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the along with their partner Fusion Heating listened to
nervous system. Symptoms include severe delayed our needs and understood the importance that every
development, intellectual disability, severe speech detail of our new home would have on John Luke’s life.
impairment and problems with movement Dimmer switches, low pressure shower and low surface
and balance. temperature radiators were all put in place to protect
John Luke and keep him safe.
Following consultation with Lisa and her family, a
programme of extensive renovation and adaptions were Significant consultation was undertaken between
designed and delivered by Choice’s Building Surveying Choice Housing and their partner Fusion Heating Ltd
team ensuring the property met John Luke’s specialised to ensure the property met the needs of John Luke
needs. This included installing a downstairs wet room, now and for his long-term future. Working alongside
wheelchair access and the provision of a hoist and low John Luke’s Occupational Therapist Sara McCrea, the
surface temperature radiators. team developed plans that would be fit for purpose
throughout John Lukes’s childhood, accommodating
John Luke suffers from a sleep disorder which can a condition with wide ranging symptoms.
manifest by only sleeping for 20–30-minute naps
on some nights or going without sleep for a whole The property which was acquired by Choice as part
night. He is not mobile and unable to talk. The newly of their transfer agreement with Victoria Housing
renovated property will allow John Luke to gain full Estates (VHE) was included in a £25m renovation and
use of his hospital bed, tailored for his needs which he refurbishment programme to bring the properties up to
previously had not been able to use due to the lack of a high standard of living. The four-bed bungalow was
space in their former property. John Luke, who up until identified by the Choice Assets team as a possible fit
this point has never had his own bedroom, will now to meet the specialised needs of John Luke.
also have a soft play sensory area aimed at helping
with a range of visual and auditory processing, as well Since John Luke’s diagnosis, Lisa has become a health
as fine and gross motor skills. advocate, raising awareness of Angelman Syndrome, Talking about the process of moving into their new home, Lisa said,
working with health professionals to highlight the day
to day needs and challenges of this rare condition on
patients and their families. Lisa also speaks at and “Moving into our new home hasn’t just ensured that John Luke can
participates in parent forums aimed at gaining as
much information about the condition as possible. live a normal life like any other six-year-old, but it secures our long-
term future as a family. Before this, we were never sure if at some
For more information on stage fulltime residential care would have to be an option if we
Angelman Syndrome, weren’t able to accommodate his needs at home.”
you can visit
www.angelmanuk.org
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Choice and Subsidiary Maple and May
progress £10m investment in East Belfast
Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest Michael McDonnell added,
housing associations and our subsidiary Maple and “This new development is unique in its mixed
May have made significant progress on a new offering of quality social housing provision alongside
£10m housing development at Lewis Square in affordable sale and rental options, aimed at increasing
East Belfast, which will incorporate a mix of the supply of affordable homes for young people and
social housing and housing for private rent and families trying to get on to the property ladder.”
affordable sale. The scheme, located in the Sydenham area of East
Belfast is within walking distance of Victoria Park and
The development will comprise of three initial Connswater Shopping Centre with accessible public
apartment blocks providing 44 new general needs transport offering short commutes to Belfast City
and older people accommodation for 129 people at Centre, the George Best City Airport, and the SSE Arena.
an investment of over £7m with £2.5m by Choice and
a further £4.7m from the Development Programme Leo Matheson from Leo Mathesons LTD added,
Group by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. The “This is a significant investment in quality affordable
development, which first broke ground in October 2020 housing for the East Belfast area, made more unique
has seen contractors on site making good progress by the offering of a mix of private and social housing
with projected timeframes for handover of these blocks provision. Working with Choice and partners we were
will be towards the end of summer 2022. able to develop a project which provided quality
sustainable living options to meet the growing
In addition to the social housing provision at demand for housing.”
Lewis Mews, plans for a further investment by
Choice subsidiary Maple and May will allow for the Choice provides a mix of supported, sheltered and
development of an additional two blocks (D and E) general needs housing across Northern Ireland,
to include a mix of homes for affordable sale (12 providing over 12,000 homes across the region, with
apartments) and private rent (15 apartments). over 5,000 in the Belfast City Council area alone.
Maple and May is a profit for purpose company and
Choice Group Chief Executive, Michael McDonnell said, professional landlord, offering quality homes that
“Since 2018, Choice has invested over £66m in new people can rent and buy. We are unique within the
social housing provision in the Belfast area with fifteen Northern Ireland market and are using our position to
developments completed in the last three years. Plans improve standards in the private rented market, as well
for further investment over the next five years are as increase the supply of affordable homes for young
under way and includes this exciting new development people and families.
in East Belfast.
“The number of people on social housing waiting
lists in Northern Ireland has risen by 10% during the
pandemic and developments like Lewis Mews, which
will facilitate a mix of living needs across 44 new “The development will also
homes in accessible areas is vital in addressing further enhance the visuals
this need.
of the surrounding Connswater
Partners involved in delivering this project include Greenway area whilst
main contractor Leo Mathesons Ltd and Like maintaining the convenience of
Architects. nearby residential properties.”
L-R Michael McDonnell, Choice Group Chief Executive, Leo Matheson
Matthew Berry, Contracts Manager Leo Matheson Ltd, Siobhan from Leo Mathesons LTD
McCrystal, Choice Head of Growth and Jon Anderson, Choice
Group Director of Development.
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scheme for young people
Choice Housing along with our partners at Simon Speaking about the project, Jim Dennison, Chief
Community NI have unveiled our latest renovation Executive at Simon Community NI commented:
project, an investment of £150K on a supported “I’m delighted to see the extension of 242 Antrim Road
housing scheme on the Antrim Road, Belfast which launched in our charity’s 50th year. In the past, 242
provides accommodation for young people aged Antrim Road had very limited space for young people
between 16 and 21 who are leaving care. to meet and take part in group activities but now the
extension allows for staff and clients at the project to
The scheme, known as ‘242 Antrim Road’ is owned by plan meaningful activities based around the common
Choice and managed by homelessness charity Simon room and kitchen that will help develop social and
Community. It provides 10 units of accommodation for independent living skills.”
young people transitioning out of care.
With thanks to the generosity of funders and the
The project, which was led by Simon Community in commitment of staff and clients, we have created a
consultation with existing service users, included an legacy space that will not only support the current
extension to provide a much needed communal space. young residents in the project but also the many
The refurb included a spacious kitchen and open young people who will rely on Simon Community in
plan lounge which has been fully equipped with the coming months and years.”
a workstation and IT equipment. This modern, open
and welcoming space will allow the service users to
engage and communicate with their peers whilst
offering greater opportunity for support staff to
work with the young people to enhance their
independent living skills.
Nicole, a tenant in 242 Antrim Road said,
Choice Group Chief Executive, Michael McDonnell
The upgrade work, which took 18 weeks to complete “Now that the extension is finished, it
said, “As an organisation Choice is committed to
was delivered by contractors, VHL Construction, with makes all the months of early morning
maintaining and ensuring the long-term sustainability
funding from Choice and a grant secured through building work worth it. Before, the place
of all of our housing stock. We understand that the
LandAid, the property industry charity, who works was really cramped but now we can
needs of tenants can evolve and with that their living
to improve the lives of children and young people socialise together, take part in cooking
situation needs to adapt.
in the UK who experience disadvantage due to their activities, and just have fun. Thanks
economic situation. to everyone who helped make this
Working with Simon Community and tenants at 242
possible.”
Antrim Road we identified a number of areas that
would not only enhance the physical space of the L-R Jim Dennison, CEO at Simon Community NI, Liz Lundy, Simon Community were keen to secure funding
property but would support tenants in their bid for Simon Community NI and Grainne Donnelly, Supported to ensure the property could facilitate more open
independent living. Housing Manager Choice. engagement and conversation between the young
people, a space that allowed them to develop their
This new space now offers tenants the opportunity to skills and confidence.
engage more openly with each other, providing more
space for facilitating a range of bigger group sessions The Antrim Road scheme offers independent living
and the opportunity to socialise and cook together. for young people in need, whether that is due to a
This all lends to better mental health and wellbeing breakdown in the family unit, or they have been
which is vital for these young people who are looking living in foster care or in a family home. The Simon
towards independent living for the first time.” Community support team help these young people
with day-to-day life skills, including help with
managing their financial situation, understanding
how they need to budget, including gas and electricity
bills and food shopping, cooking, and cleaning.
20 choice-housing.org choice-housing.org 21House Sales Incorporating Equity Sharing Process - Main Steps
REMINDER
House Sales Scheme
Application submitted
HOUSE
STEP
to Choice with
1 valuation fee and
Ending midnight SALES
checked for eligibility.
27 August 2022 SCHEME STEP Application referred to
COMING TO AN END 2 Independent Valuer.
Unhappy
with the
As many of our tenants are aware, legislation has Who cannot buy? valuation?
been passed in the Northern Ireland Assembly which The following property types are excluded from
has resulted in the forthcoming end of the statutory the scheme: STEP Applicant sent OFFER to buy
• Tenants of sheltered/group dwellings.
House Sales Scheme. This legislation means that
Choice tenants will need to apply to the scheme before • Tenants of 1 and 2 bed bungalows.
3 dwelling and, if applicable,
provided with an indication Applicant seeks
Want to buy of the housing costs under reassessment of
midnight on 27 August 2022 should they wish to Instances of tenancy misconduct may restrict a share in Equity Sharing. Applicant Market Value
purchase their property. Choice tenants will no longer your ability to purchase. the house? must respond within by LPS (for
be able to avail of the statutory House Sales Scheme 6 WEEKS. additional fee).
after midnight 27 August 2022. Am I entitled to a tenancy discount?
STEP
Tenants may be eligible for a discount depending on
Choice completed a mailing to tenants in eligible a range of factors including the age of the property in 4 Want to Changed
properties in October and have had many enquiries which you reside. For example if your home was built/ buy the your mind
since then with tenants contacting us to check their purchased within the last 11 years, discount may not house? about
eligibility to purchase before the August deadline. be applicable. This scenario is referred to as Historic Applicant requests Equity buying?
We have listed below some of the most common Costs and is detailed in the House Sales Scheme Guide Sharing and is sent
queries which have come up in relation to the end of to Tenants. on EQUITY SHARING
OFFER. Applicant must
the scheme and the house sales scheme in general. respond within 6 WEEKS.
What if I have bought equity in my home and wish
Applicant accepts
When will the House Sales Scheme end? to buy more after the Scheme has ended? OFFER and advises Applicant
The House Sales Scheme will end at midnight on If you have previously bought some equity in your solicitor. Choice instructs withdraws
27 August 2022. Tenants who are eligible and wish home you will still be able to purchase more equity Changed solicitor. Contract application.
to apply to buy their home must ensure that their after 27 August 2022. The reason for this is because your mind is prepared.
about the
application is received by Choice before this date. you entered the House Sales Scheme including equity amount of
Choice Housing will not take any responsibility for sharing before the date the scheme was abolished. equity?
applications not received, lost, delayed or received
after this deadline. Applications received after this Changed
date cannot be accepted. IMPORTANT: Please be aware that this deadline is your mind
fixed. Any applications received after midnight about
Applicant wishes to increase/ buying?
How do I know if I am eligible to buy my property? on 27 August 2022 will not be eligible. It is your decrease level of equity they
Tenants must have a minimum of five years tenancy responsibility to ensure that your application has wish to purchase. Applicant
with Choice Housing or other qualifying landlord to be been received by Choice before this deadline as sent an ‘AMENDED EQUITY
SHARING OFFER’. Applicant
eligible to apply for the House Sales Scheme. (Please late applications will not be considered under must respond within 3 WEEKS.
note restrictions below.) any circumstances.
Full eligibility criteria, including the list of all
qualifying landlords, is detailed in the House Sales How do I get more information?
Scheme Guide to Tenants which you can download If you would like more information and to find out if you are eligible to purchase your home,
from our website or request via post or email. Please you can contact Choice Housing in the following ways:
note that Victoria Housing Estates is not a qualifying Call on 0300 111 2211 for an application pack, and we will send this out to you by post,
landlord. Email: treasuryteam@choice-housing.org, Visit our website at www.choice-housing.org for House
Sales Scheme information and to view and download an application pack including the House Sales
The property must be the tenant’s only or principal Scheme Guide to Tenants. For the official guidance on the House Sales Scheme visit the Department for
residence. Communities website at www.communities-ni.gov.uk/disposal-housing-association-property
22 choice-housing.org choice-housing.org 23Are You Using a video-equipped doorbell
device or CCTV system?
The installation of a video-equipped doorbell (ring doorbell) or CCTV StaySafe
requires written permission from Choice and must be in accordance
with the Association’s policy on alterations.
The following advice from GOV.UK’s website will help You may be considering using a CCTV system as a
you to understand what you need to do if you are necessary means to protect your property from acts
considering installing, or have already installed, a of crime and anti-social behaviour. A domestic CCTV
CCTV system (or similar technology, such as video- system needs to be operated in a responsible way that 4. Taking responsibility for your CCTV system media sites)
equipped doorbell devices) on your home. A CCTV respects the privacy of others. • you must keep the recordings secure and keep
system includes the camera, storage, recording and access to them to a minimum (remember that
all associated equipment. Below is a list of general considerations to help you If you are thinking of installing a CCTV system on your you are responsible for what happens with the
reduce the risk of your CCTV system intruding on the property, and it records images beyond your private information)
Information Commissioner’s Office privacy of others. domestic property, you must be aware of • in certain circumstances, the information you
your responsibilities: record may be used as evidence by the police in
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regulates 1. Reasons for considering a CCTV system • it is your responsibility to make sure that the an investigation (therefore, if you are not sure, it
and enforces the General Data Protection Regulation CCTV system is installed correctly is important to check with your installer or local
(GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). Think about: • you are also responsible for all the information police authority that the information you record
• why do I need CCTV? that is recorded by your system can be used for this purpose when required).
If your CCTV system or doorbell captures images of • could I use another means to protect my home, • you must make sure that the information is
people outside the boundary of your private domestic such as improved lighting? not used for any other purpose than protecting 6. Maintenance
property – for example, from neighbours’ homes or • what do I want my CCTV system to view and record your property
gardens, shared spaces such as corridors, or from (this could be the front door, a parking space, • make sure you read the manual, and if necessary, Once you have installed your CCTV system, you
public areas – then the GDPR and the DPA will apply to the back yard, a shed, and so on)? ask your installer to show you how to operate it should regularly check that:
you. You will need to ensure your use of CCTV complies • does it need to record all the time? and how to export footage if required • you are complying with the GDPR and the DPA if
with these laws. If you do not you may be subject to • does it need to record audio? • you will need to be aware of individuals’ data your CCTV system captures images outside the
appropriate regulatory action by the ICO which can protection rights and make sure you take steps boundaries of your home
include a fine, as well as potential legal action by 2. How your CCTV system affects others to allow the people you record to exercise these • you regularly delete the recordings and do not
affected individuals. rights effectively (for example, you will need keep them for longer than is necessary for the
It is important to consider the privacy of others. to respond appropriately to any subject access protection of your property
The ICO has published guidance on the use of domestic Ask yourself: requests you receive from the people you record). • your CCTV system is still needed
CCTV and a CCTV checklist, which will help you to • where will I position the CCTV to minimise • it is important that you check your system
better understand and meet your obligations under intrusion into my neighbours’ and other 5. Storing the recorded information regularly to make sure that it is working properly
data protection law. It is important that you read this people’s privacy? (this may include cleaning any debris affecting
guidance as well as the checklist, as this provides • will the range of the cameras include my Ensure you bear the following in mind when storing the CCTV device and wiping it down after bad
a fuller explanation of your obligations under data neighbours’ property, gardens, pavements or other the information you record on your CCTV system: weather)
protection law. The ICO has also published guidance areas? If so, you could consider systems that can • you should make sure that the date and time on • you should also check the position of your CCTV
for people being filmed by domestic CCTV. reduce intrusion, such as those which have your system are accurate device from time to time to make sure it still
privacy filters • it is important to check that you have enough captures the right images and privacy intrusion
If you have any questions about the use of domestic • how will my neighbours feel about my CCTV? recording space is minimised.
CCTV, you can contact the ICO https://ico.org.uk/ • you should not store any information or images for For more information visit:
global/contact-us/ or call 0303 123 1113. If you are 3. Letting people know about your CCTV system longer than is necessary to protect your property
unhappy about the use of a domestic CCTV system, which means you should delete the information https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/
use the ICO’s online tool to determine the best course Ensure that you are transparent to those around you once it is no longer required domestic-cctv-using-cctv-systems-on-
of action in your situation. when installing your CCTV system. You can do this by: • you should make sure that the information your-property/domestic-cctv-using-cctv-
informing your neighbour(s) about your system and/or recorded is used only for the purpose for which systems-on-your-propertyhttps://ico.org.uk/
putting up a notice informing people that recording is your system was installed (for example it will not your-data-matters/domestic-cctv-systems-
taking place. be appropriate to share any recordings on social guidance-for-people-using-cctv/
24 choice-housing.org choice-housing.org 25Choice Tenants’ Forum Belfast Seminar
Passionate about making a positive
difference in our communities.
The Community Development Team were delighted to welcome 30 Tenants’
Forum members from across the Belfast region to its first in person seminar
for over two years!
It was a fun packed day with a brilliant atmosphere Tenants also had the opportunity to visit information
and people meeting each other face to face and stands from Bryson Energy, PSNI, NIFRS, Cancer
connecting with one another. Focus and Choice Financial Inclusion Team for
help on money advice.
Tenants enjoyed presentations from staff across
Choice including Michael McDonnell, Group Chief Regional events across the province will be taking
Executive, Richard Mealey, Community Development place in the coming months. Choice are committed
Manager and Ursula Toner, Regional Head of Tenant to building meaningful relationships with our tenants
& Client Services outlining our passion about making and the wider community and look forward to what
positive differences in our communities through the we can achieve together.
help of our Tenants’ Forum and wider community
initiatives.
If you would like to get involved with our
Throughout the day, tenants enjoyed wonderful Community Development Team please visit
cultural performances including a Chinese Fan Dance, our website: choice-housing.org or contact our
Irish dance performance, and music and storytelling. Community Development Team on 0300 111 2211.
26 choice-housing.org choice-housing.org 27Welcome to the team Cyril! Celebrating Different Cultures
As part of Cultural Diversity Week, we were
delighted through Housing for All to support
and attend a Cultural Day with over 300 pupils
Cyril Moorhead has recently joined the Community Development Team as a Good at St. Patrick’s Academy in Lisburn. The event
Relations Officer. Cyril will assist in delivering the Shared Housing Programme to create celebrated the range of cultures within the school
community through workshops about asylum
sustainable, thriving communities for our shared housing schemes across Northern
seekers and refugees, music, dance and some
Ireland. We asked Cyril a few questions about what he is looking forward to in his yummy food tasting!
new role.
What is your professional background
before joining Choice?
Community Christmas
Recently appointed in mid-January, I come to the Curiosity at W5
role with 30 years’ experience of the community and
voluntary sector having worked for local and regional
organisations during that time. This role is a great Families from the Brickworks, Belfast, visited
opportunity for me to apply the knowledge and W5 in December.
key skills I have gained throughout my career
for the benefit of the community, and good W5 is Belfast’s science discovery centre and has over
relations in general. 250 amazing interactive exhibits, fantastic fun for
visitors of all ages. Everyone enjoyed a lovely evening
exploring, with a visit to Santa at the end of the day.
What are you most looking forward Brickworks Committee would like to take this
to in your new role? opportunity to thank Choice for providing the funding
for the trip. If you would like to find out how Choice
Making connections and making a difference by can support your community event please speak to
contributing to the creation of a caring, your housing officer.
compassionate community.
What challenges are you expecting?
Change is a challenge however I see it as a privilege
to support individuals, groups or neighbourhoods in
Cyril Moorhead, Good Relations Officer Bringing together
identifying issues and collaborating on projects that Ballymena
result in local solutions to local issues. You can contact Cyril and the rest of our Community
Development Team by tel: 0300 111 2211 Our Community Development Team brought
What would you like to change/ or email: enquiries@choice-housing.org residents together from across Ballymena for a
introduce? trip to Dublin Zoo. A great day was had building
friendships and making connections!
My desire is to enable tenants to reach their full
potential and, in so doing, nurture the process of
advancing Choice’s mission ‘to enrich lives
through great homes, services and communities’.
28 choice-housing.org choice-housing.org 29The Muriel Smyth Best Kept Garden
Good Neighbour Award 2022 Competition 2022
To assist you in your nominations here are a few Green-fingered tenants are
guidelines of what the judges will be looking for: being urged to ‘grow for it’
The Muriel Smyth Good Neighbour Award will be judged by a panel made up of Board Members, Staff and
Tenants’ Forum Representatives. You can nominate your neighbour by completing and returning the attached as part of the annual Choice
entry form. If you are unable to complete the form or require assistance, please contact the Services Centre gardening competition.
on 0300 111 2211, who will be pleased to help.
Calling all keen gardeners! To the green fingered
• Have they helped you out at a time of crisis • More than one person can be listed as among you or your friends and neighbours, it’s time
or are they a good neighbour all the time? nominator, however, anonymous to remind you of the annual Choice Best Kept Garden
nominations will not be accepted. Award. You can nominate your own or another
• Do they help you with your garden or do
the shopping for you when you can’t? • Listing the special qualities that tenant’s garden, or a scheme garden providing it is
are the reasons for nomination tended by the tenant and not Choice contractors.
• Perhaps they have looked after your of the person concerned
children so you can have a break or even will assist in the judging. If you wish to submit an entry please complete
go to work? and return the information slip plus photo(s)
• Maybe they’ve just been there when Ts & Cs apply. of the nominated garden by
you needed someone to talk to? Friday 29th July 2022
Closing Date: to the Editor,
• The person nominated and the nominator Friday 29th July 2022. Choice News Please be advised that this competition
must both be tenants of Choice. FREEPOST BEL2371, is open to Choice tenants only.
Belfast BT1 6BR.
Ts & Cs apply.
The Muriel Smyth Good Neighbour Award 2022 Best Kept Garden Competition 2022
Your details Nominee Detail
Name: Name: Your details Nominee Detail (if different)
Address: Address: Name: Name:
Address: Address:
Tel: Tel:
All nominations should
Reasons for nomination: be forwarded to:
Marketing Officer,
Choice Telephone No: Telephone No:
FREEPOST BEL2371,
Belfast BT1 6BR
by 12 noon on Email: Email:
Friday 29th July 2022.
30 choice-housing.org choice-housing.org 31Anti-social Behaviour How we’re performing
Support for our customers
Choice are at the forefront in the provision of social housing and are committed to
delivering quality housing and excellent customer services that enhance the lives
Choice appointed Please note the following: Scheme Co-ordinator or
to the Services Centre on of customers and communities.
Insec Security to provide • This service is only 0300 111 2211, during
assistance to tenants available to Choice normal office hours. It is important that your voice, in relation to our services, is heard as the feedback that we receive is vital for
whenever problems are tenants OUTSIDE Choice to identify and correct any problems within our service delivery and to ensure that we meet the needs
encountered in relation OFFICE HOURS. • Insec Security will only of all our customers.
visit the person who is
to Anti-social Behaviour • Tenants should continue causing the ASB.
(ASB). This may include to report all cases of ASB Gas Safety Repairs
problems with excessive to the Services Centre on INSEC WILL NOT VISIT
0300 111 2211, during THE TENANT MAKING
96%
noise or threatening
99.99%
normal office hours. THE COMPLAINT. THIS
behaviour. PROCESS IS TO ENSURE
• Any tenant who has CONFIDENTIALITY
concerns for their own IS MAINTAINED.
safety, or believes that a Target - 100% Target - 90%
crime has been committed, Please contact the
should contact the PSNI. Association if you require Units with valid Average repairs
further information gas certificate completed on time
• Tenants living in sheltered regarding this service.
housing schemes should
continue to report all cases
of ASB directly to their Customer Satisfaction Complaints
Response Time
86% 14
Target - 88% Target - 20
Join the Choice Satisfaction with the
overall services
Average stage 1 and 2
complaints resolved
Editorial Team provided by Choice within target (in days)
The Choice Tenant Editorial Team Staff
meet on a regular basis to discuss Absenteeism
We want to hear
5.4%
content for Choice publications
including Choice News and the from you!
Tenants’ Forum Calendar. It is important
If you would like to join the Editorial
that your voice,
Target - 3.5 % in relation to our
Team and bring some fresh ideas
please contact us on Staff absenteeism services, is heard.
0300 111 2211 or email
email enquiries@choice-housing.org
Performance figures are for the year ended March 2022
32 choice-housing.org choice-housing.org 33Delivering New Homes In 2022
We are working on new housing developments across Minorca Drive, Carrickfergus - 146 New family homes
Northern Ireland to deliver much needed homes.
The new development will be located at Minorca Drive, Carrickfergus and will provide a total of
146 family homes with roads, footways, public open space, landscaping and a children’s playground area.
Ballyoan, Derry~Londonderry The development will contain a mix of accommodation as supported by the Northern Ireland
Housing Executive:
New plans lodged for over 250 homes The exciting new plans include a mix of social
in the Waterside and affordable homes ranging from one to four
9 x 6 person 4 bedroom houses
bedrooms, comprising a mix of terrace, detached
3 x 6 person 4 bedroom house wheelchair accessible
Plans have been submitted to Derry City and and semi-detached houses as well as a number of
39 x 5 person 3 bedroom houses
Strabane District Council to build 255 new homes in bungalows and apartments aimed at those aged
6 x 5 person 3 bedroom houses wheelchair accessible
the Waterside area of the city. The new development 55 and over. The proposals also include significant
81 x 3 person 2 bedroom houses.
will be at Ballyoan on lands adjacent to Clooney areas of open space, a woodland walk, allotments,
6 x 3 person 2 bedroom houses wheelchair accessible
Road at Gransha Roundabout. children’s play area, and a tenant hub. The entire
2 x 3 person 2 bedroom bungalows wheelchair accessible
project represents a very significant £120million
The proposals are being brought forward by a new of investment to the City Region, and will see the
The Developer for Minorca Drive will be McGreevy Construction Ltd building work started on site on 31st
partnership between Derry~Londonderry based creation of approximately 850 new jobs over a
March 2021 with an estimated completion of Spring 2025.
property developer South Bank Square and Choice. period of 8-10 years.
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PE
84. pe
PE
TY sq.m. sq.m. sq.m. sq.m.
130 173
73 sq.m. TY
67. 8(A
130
TY
100
PE
Phase 1 - 29no. 81 sq.m. 37. 1
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) ) 88.
Ty ) 100 77 sq.m.
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Phase 3 - 23no.
pe
5(A TY
PE
8.
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83.
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Total 81no.
(B
sq.m.
36.
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110 Ty
1
pe
(B
Phase 1
PE
sq.m.
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TY
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TY
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1
3P2B/W (Det Bungalow) - 83.60m
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PE
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TY
1
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sq.m.
TY
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PE
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TY
1
mp
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TY
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) 76 sq.m.
6
11.
pe
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TY
Ty
5(A
PE 77 sq.m. sq.m.
pe
HOUSE TYPE 5
pe
1 140
Ty
Ty
sq.m. (B
rki r
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pa ito
ng
107 ) pe
71.
vis
5P3B(Semi-Det) - 94.65m2 TY
PE
10
1
(B
72 sq.m. 80
)/H
Phase 1 - 11no. 80 sq.m.
Ty 72. TY 71 sq.m.
12.
Phase 2 - 9no. ref : date : revision :
pe
32. PE
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Phase 3 - 13no. 5(A 1 sq.m.
(B
5(A
) 135
sq.m. )
205
31. 73.
pe
Total 33no. Ty TY
Ty
PE 80 sq.m. Ty
Note : For Planting details see Landscaping layout drawing.
pe
5(A 1
(B
pe
8(A 13. 19
MacRae Hanlon Spence
)/H
)
)/H
5(A
HOUSE TYPE 6
)
74.
pe
17
Note : For Road details (finishes, radii, widths, traffic calming measures and forward sight-lines etc) see PSD Drawing
).
TY sq.m.
Ty
ed
132
5P3B(Det) - 94.70m2 PE
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79.
div
1
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Chartered Architects
be
sq.m. )/H 85 sq.m.
131
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(to
sq.m.
TY 104
in
Ty
Ma
PE
Phase 1 - 2no. pe
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Ty
1
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87 sq.m.
PE
pe
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131
TY
5(A
ing
Schedule of Carparking
)
15.
ist
)
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(B
HOUSE TYPE 7
1
TY
PE
PE
TY
5P3B/W(Semi-Det) - 135.15m2 131
sq.m.
1
(E) 14-16 Shore Road, Holywood, Co. Down, BT18 9HX.
tel : 028 9042 5204 e-mail :info@mhs-ni.co.uk
Phase 1 - 2no.
(All Houses have 2no. in-curtilage carspaces) Ty
pe
5(A
28.
77. TY
PE
5
(E) 16.
88 sq.m.
18
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Ty 78.
1
Phase 3 - 2no. pe
PE
sq.m.
131
5(A
03.
project :
TY
Bend
Total 6no. )/H
17.
Chy
16no. 2/3 Bedroom Detached Houses @ 2.75 Carspaces per House Proposed Housing Development - Minorca
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44no. carspaces required
PIE
sq.m.
(B
123
1
RS
PE
HOUSE TYPE 8
Phase 2, Minorca Drive, Carrickfergus,
TY
6P4B(Det) - 108.25m2 12no. 4 - Bedroom Det / Semi-Det Houses @ 2.75 / 3 Carspaces per House
PA
sq.m.
36no. carspaces required
131
BT38 8WP. - Amended Proposal
25
R
Ty 26.
K.
pe 95 sq.m.
5(A 18.
25.
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118no. 2/3 - Bedroom Semi-Det Houses @ 2.5 Carspaces per House 295no. carspaces required
Phase 1 - 3no.
(B
Phase 2 - 3no.
1
sq.m. Ty
PE
.
131 pe
ER
Phase 3 - 3no. .
TY
5(A Sewer
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19. client :
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Total 9no.
)
10
(B
1
sq.m.
136
PE
G. McGreevy Construction Ltd.
TY
N
HOUSE TYPE 9
UR
sq.m.
Total no. of carspaces required 375no. carspaces required (total)
131
E
6P4B/W (Det) - 148.25m2 24.
DB
17
U
N
OO
E
20. sq.m.
In-curtilage carspaces provided 292no. carspaces (in-curtilage) V
TY 107
drawing :
W
Phase 1 - 1no. PE A
)/H
sq.m. 7
T
(B
131
Phase 2 - 1no.
Proposed Site Layout.
1
N
PE
Phase 3 - 1no.
TY U
TY
Total 3no. PE 23. 21. O
Total no. of on-street carspaces required 83no. carspaces
)
7
(B
sq.m. M 13
1
Chy
146
T
PE
S
TY
sq.m.
HOUSE TYPE 10 106 30
E
3P2B/W (Det) - 118.50m2 Total no. of on-street carspaces provided 83no. carspaces W
scale : date :
Phase 1 - 2no. 106
sq.m.
155
sq.m.
1:500 @ A1+ June. 2020
Phase 2 - 2no. 02. 22. 18
Shortfall 0no. carspaces
Bend
Phase 3 - 2no. 9
BMC 207 / 002F
Ty
pe drg. no. :
Total 6no. sq.m.
124
DO
TOTAL NUMBER OF DWELLINGS - 146no.
BB
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