The planning application was lodged on behalf of Rev David McMillan, Drummanmore Grange, Armagh . ABC planning officers explain in their report the hall will enhance what is currently an overgrown end of the site: “The site is currently an area of partially overgrown hardstanding used as an overflow car park, to the rear of the church building. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

“The site is defined by high fencing, with the northern boundary undefined as this is onto the existing yard of the complex. The hall is approximately 8.5 metres in height from finished floor level and with a total floor area of 850sqm.

“The hall will provide a main hall; entrance foyer; lobby; kitchen; male, female and accessible toilets; an internal store; external store; and a boiler room on the ground floor; while on the first floor there are two multi-purpose rooms; a crèche ; a landing; lobby; and WC and baby-changing facility. Enjoy a snapshot of Northern Ireland World direct to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter “The proposed hall will have four personal external access doors; one internal link door to the main church; and one vehicular external access door. Advertisement Advertisement “The building is finished in red brick walls to match the existing church building.

The proposed retaining walls will be approximately 3.5 metres in height. “A dedi.