A proposal for a new residential development at the site of a Dunmurry bar in West Belfast is facing criticism from locals.
John Hughes, owner of Beckett’s Bar, has given a pre-application notice for a proposed residential development with recreational/gym facilities, a relocated public bar, parking and associated landscaping at 242 Stewartstown Road, Killeaton, Dunmurry, BT17.
A public consultation event was held on May 18 by the applicant to present initial outline proposals. They involve the creation of 70 apartments, including one and two bedroom units, some of which would be above the newly-built bar, across a number of four-storey blocks on the Beckett’s 0.48 hectare site.
