HC Deb 16 May 1991 vol 191 cc256-7W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the enhancement strategies in respect of the conservation areas in Killough, Strangford, Ardglass, Saintfield, Killyleagh and Rostrevor will be published; and what action will be taken in respect of this matter.

Mr. Needham

The information is as follows:

(a) Killough: A draft enhancement strategy was forwarded by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland to the village committee for comment in September 1990 and the Department is awaiting a reply.
(b) Strangford: The Department intends to finalise the draft enhancement strategy for June 1991 and the document will then be presented to the village committee for their comments.
(c) Killyleagh: Has not yet been designated as a conservation area but is included in the designation programme for 1991–92 and an architectural consultant has been appointed to prepare design guidance for the conservation area.

The Department of Environment's intention, subject to availability of resources, is to complete designation and enhancement strategies for Ardglass, Saintfield and the extension to the Rostrevor conservation area boundary within the next five years.