Carryduff Public Realm

In line with the Castlereagh Urban Framework we have developed initial design concepts for the proposed Carryduff Public Realm.

We would like to hear your views on the information detailed below.

You can complete our online consultation using this link

Should you wish to talk with us or complete the consultation in person then please come along to our public drop-in consultation event on:

📅 Thursday 14th August 2025
📍 Lough Moss Leisure Centre
🕙 Drop in any time between 10.00am and 8.00pm

Responses from the consultation will help shape the Outline Business Case and support a funding application.

Any queries or comments should be emailed to Carryduff@aecom.com

Project description

The Castlereagh Urban Framework (CUF) 2021 identified a number of projects within the Carryduff area. We have appointed AECOM as the design team to develop Stage 1 Feasibility Proposals and an outline business case for the Carryduff Public Realm Project detailed in the CUF 2021 report.

The outline business case (OBC) will establish the need for the Public Realm Project and enable LCCC to undertake funding applications to develop the detailed design proposals, undertake planning submissions and procure a contractor to undertake the works.

We are engaging with statutory agencies and the local community to develop the feasibility proposals for inclusion in the OBC. Further opportunities for engagement will be available at future stages in the project development, particularly at planning submission stage, however your views are a very important part of shaping the project at this feasibility stage.

The Public Realm Scheme extends from the existing Roundabout on the A24 Saintfield Road and includes the A24 Ballynahinch Road to the junction with the B178 Hillsborough Road, the A7 Saintfield Road from the A24 Roundabout to the junction with the B178 Comber Road and Church Road from the Comber Road junction to the Ballynahinch Road junction.

The public realm proposals will include:

new surfacing to footways
street tree planting
softworks to include hedge and ornamental planting
removal of overgrown verge planting and replacement planting
public seating spaces

Improvements to Church Road to consider widening and new surfacing to footways, pedestrian crossings, street lighting improvements and undergrounding of overhead utilities.

Improvements to open space will also consider improved access to Carryduff Park and improvements at the library in co-ordination with an ongoing project to facilitate a ‘Men’s Shed’. Co-ordination with Translink to facilitate their proposals for a Mobility Hub and upgrade works to the Queensway bus stop on the Ballynahinch Road.

Click here to view the proposed project as a map image

Design proposals

There are a number of ways in which Carryduff town centre could be enhanced. These include street furniture, street lighting, paving and planted area.

Pictured below are options to give an indication of what is currently used in areas across the UK.