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Ibrian w murra)' ltdOur Ref: 331504th December 2009F.A.O.: Mary CraighRoads Service Northern Division6th FloorCounty HallCastlerock RoadColeraineBT513HS

Dear MrsCraigh,

RE : Road up to Marconi CoHage, Ballycasfle.We have been asked by our client to investigate to possibility of getting the accessroad up to hisproperty, known locollv as Marconi Cottage, abandoned.Thisisa privately owned access cul-de-sac- road, which leads up to this dwellingalone. I have enclosed a copy of the following drawings to aid you:

- Location Plan; showing site location in relation to Ballycastle.- Land RegistryMap; showing our clients legal ownership boundary.- SiteSurvey and ACE Map; slowing extent of proposed abandonment.

I trust that this issufficient information to allow you to proceed with our applicationat this initial stage. However should you require any further information please donot hesitate to contact me.I look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Yourssincerely,

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Craig, Mary15 December 2009 12:51McKinley, JohnFW: Road Abandonment Inquiry Part of Carrickmore Road leading to Marconi's CottageBallycastl

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JohnPlease see attached for your perusal and consideration before we go for a full scale consultation.Regards.Mary---~----.------ -----From: Emma Finegan [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 04 December 2009 17:20To: Craig, MaryCc: Brian MurraySubject: Road Abandonment Inquiry

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F.A.O.: MARY CRAIG zDear Mrs Craig,Please find attached our initial inquiry on the proposed abandonment of a private access road inthe Ballycastle Area; details as per the attached. I have also sent the attached letter to you by post, enclosedin this are the maps at A3 and A1, which should be easier for you to read.As stated in my attached letter, should you have any queries please do not hesitate In contacting meRegards,Emma Eagleson (nee Finegan)Structural EngineerBEng( hons), Grad IStructEW Please note that as an AutoGAD drawing once sent from ourofflce is out of our control (i.e. can be alteredand saved over by a third party) our official drawing issue is always the PDF or hard copy.'problem solving th r ou qh innovation' '''_ s tru otur a l and civil engineers Fi1't~en DO-'IJlJ!"I:!;h'r~

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C rai\._ J la ryFrom: McKinley, JohnSent: 16 December 200912:19To: Craig, MaryCc: Harrigan, Owen; McKillop, Sean; Toner, RonanSubject: RE: Road Abandonment Inquiry Part of Carrickmore Road leading to Marconi's Cottage

BallycastlMaryThere has been considerable local interest in this location since it changed ownership recently. Fences havebeen erected along the road edge and generally there has been concern from ramblers and one local actiongroup of their concern that this area would physically be banned from local use, prohibiting access to walkers,etc.Iwould see the process of abandonment as a waste of Roads Service valuable resources, particularly foryour section, given the anticipated local objection. Considerable consultation with sister agencies would berequired, including NIEA, Planning Service, Tourist Board, Moyle District Council, and much more I suspectMuch publicity would also follow given the depth of feeling about the loss of amenity, etc.The road is not causing us in Section any maintenance grief and I have no issue with it being retained as apublic road.I suggest, you respond negatively and see where it goes from here. I'm led to believe Frazer Homes haveacquired this site and propose to close off the entire area under their ownership, thereby preventing anypublic access beyond a cut off point at their western boundary.RegardsJohn

From: Craig, MarySent: 15 December 2009 12:51To: McKinley, JohnSubject: FW: Road Abandonment Inquiry Part of carrickmore Road leading to Marconi's Cottage BallycastlOUf Ref:- LB86109

JohnPlease see attached for your perusal and consideration before we go for a full scale consultation.RegardsMary

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F.A,O.: MARY CRAIGDear Mary,I am just following up on my email and letter (sent 04/12/09), regarding the possibility of abandoning a stretchof roadway up to the dwelling known as Marconi House, Ballycastle.The client has asked that I follow this matter up with you to see if there was anything more I could do for youin order to help the process progress further?RegardsEmma Eagleson (nee Finegan)Structural EngineerBEng(hons), GradlStructE Please note that as an AutoCAD drawing once sent from our office is out of our control (i.e. can be alteredand saved over by a third party) our official drawing issue is always the PDF or hard copy.

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I)l/i) '7 1 t 1 : JJ S " l e I b L }The Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993, Article7B

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The Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993, Article 78Consent to carry out excavation in, or break up the surface of a road 1

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Name: ..Address i 1T h ~ O q , a r l m e n t [0' Region.! Developmont [0' NOrth~ ~~~~~:~~:~~~~loo' i l i e Deparlm~HEREBY GRANTS A CONSENT under the provisions of Article 78 of the Roads (Northern Ireland)order 1993 in accordance with your application for a consent to carry out excavations in, or break up thesurface of the road in accordance with Drawing No.: _ submitted to the Department for thepurpose of ~ ~ ...................................................................................... " , ' .. ' , .at ~ ~~.r ~' ..&4. Road No: (J.8:~ _, .The CONSENT relates to ,.. , .. , 4.?.~ .at the position indicated on the said Drawing No.: _ .Failure to comply with any of the following conditions is an offence under Article 78 and the offend.is liable on summary conviction to a fme.The Consent is given subject to the following conditions.

Conditions of ConsentPeriod IThe works shall be completed within a period of ... 10... months from the date of the Consent.ExecutionThe works shall be executed in accordance with these conditions, Bmntnee Specification as per drawingNJ;l.: DC. (It-and I 'II' reinstatement of existing surface to be in accordance with type(s) r? .4~ ..Note: Temporary reinstatement using unbound material (e.g. stone, sand, dust) is not permitted.

3. Traffic Safety and ControlIn carrying out the approved work no unnecessary obstruction or delay shall be caused to traffic, either vehicukor pedestrian using the road and adequate accommodation adjoining the road shall be provided for vehiclewaiting' to load/unload or otherwise using the road for any purpose relating to any such works. You shall padue regard to the safety and control of all road users and the additional particular needs of disabled and visuallimpaired persons. Restrictions may also be required in the times and method of working to cater for high t raffiflows or other situations identified by the Department. You shall comply with any such restrictions.

4. All obstructions and excavations shall be marked, signed and guarded and during the hours of darkness shall blighted and guarded tltroughout the duration of the works in accordance with HSMO publication Traffic SignManual Chapter 8 ''Traffic Safety Measures for Road Works"

5. No works shall be carried out or materials deposited on the road before the site has been adequately protecte,with signs and barriers as required by the said traffic Signs Manual and by hoardings where necessary.6. All necessary steps shall be taken to ensure that no unnecessary damage is.caused to the caniageway kerbstone:or footways by either you or any other person, and if such damage does occur you shall be liable for the cost 0'the reinstatement. You shall maintain the road or footway affected by your works 8S required by fbIDepartment and carry out reinstatement of any damage arising from your works.

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Ms Emma EaglesonMIs B W MurrayFifteen DownshireHOLYWOODCo DownBT189LU

Northern DivisionDivisional HeadquartersCounty HallCastlerock RoadColeraineBT51 3HS

Telephone: 02870341300Fax: 028 7034 1430Texlphone: 0299054 0022Email: [email protected]

Your Ref: Road Abandonment EnquiryOur Ref: LA4/95Being dealt with by: Mrs M K CraigDirect Line No: 02870341411Date: 25 January 2010

Dear Ms EaglesonRE.:- Carrickmore Road, Ballycastle - Request for AbandonmentYour original letter dated 04 December 2009 with enclosed maps refers.As you are aware Carrickmore Road is a public road which is 'enjoyed' as accesstowards other land to the east of No. 40; as well as recreational walkers, etc.Throughout the year there are a considerable number of motorists that drive andpark along the stretch of road that you have requested to be abandoned as it is anideal spot to view Rathlin Island; Ballycastle sea front and strand as well as the seaand wild life.A copy of your request i.e. to abandon a stretch of Carrickmore Road leading toMarconi's cottage was referred to our senior management team recently for theirconsideration. Roads Service sees no public advantage in progressing this requestas initial enquiries show local opposition to such a proposal including objection fromMoyle District Council.In the mid '90s a similar but much smaller scale proposal failed for the same reasonsas noted above.

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Unless the 'applicant' can demonstrate the acceptability of abandonment toCouncil/adjacent owners/local public, etc., we do not intend to progress this requestany further.Yours sincerely

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Craig, MaryEmma Eagleson [[email protected] February 2010 09:50Craig, Mary

From:Sent:To: f lCc: John HumesSubject: Marconi Cottage - Road AbandonmentImportance: High

Mary,I tried your office but got your mail box. I was just wondering if you have had a chance to review our latestproposal for the reduced road abandonment?Any feedback you may have at this stage would be appreciated. I will be in the office all day if you want todiscuss this matter. Again as mentioned previously, our client is very keen to get some level of security to hisproperty, so any compromise would be most welcome.I look forward to hearing back from you,Regards,Emma

From: Emma EaglesonSent: 28 January 2010 12:32To: 'Craig, Mary'Cc: John HumesSubject: Marconi Cottage ~ Road Abandonment

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Hi Mary,I received your letter today, many thanks for your reply. Unfortunately for us it didn't bring the news that wehad hoped for.I tried calling your office, but you are on leave until Monday. I was hoping to chat through the possibility of theabandonment being reconsidered; but on a much smaller scale. Please see attached sketch of revised extentof abandonment. The attached proposal is to leave more of the road adopted and to abandon the road for theremaining c.95.5m onwards. For all proposals; tt is intended that a pedestrian route will be accessible at alltimes during and after construction works, thus maintaining access to the shore and lands beyond MarconiCottage itself.Please review the attached with a view to reconsider our application. Please also note that our client is verykeen to achieve some level of privacy and moreover security to his property. Therefore would be open to anysuggestions you may have, e.g. a compromise such as only abandoning the last 30-40-50-60m say, Allsuggestions of some sort of middle ground would we most welcome,

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