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Helens Lea, BELFAST, BT5 7RD

Wall-mounted EIIR postbox (BT5 267D) at the Gilnahirk Road end of Moyne Park. It has now only one (morning) collection daily Monday-Saturday.

Recycling bins, at this lay-by Image, on the Gilnahirk Road.

A Castlereagh Borough Council “no dumping” sign at a lay-by on the Gilnahirk Road. The council amalgamated with Lisburn upon re-organisation of local government on 1 April 2015 when many boundaries changed. This area is now in the Gilnahirk ward of Belfast City Council.

See Image A plaque, giving a short architectural history of the church, above the entrance. Last seen in November 2005 Image

A church at the corner of the Gilnahirk and Rocky Roads. Not listed but described in detail here http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/content-databases-buildview?id=17100&js=true where the description includes “A symmetrical double-height rendered neo-Gothic Presbyterian Church with two-stage entrance tower (1910); dated 1845 with later alterations; built on the site of an earlier church. Rectangular on plan with two-stage entrance tower and large modern extension to rear”. Last seen in November 2005 Image Image shows the plaque above the entrance.

See Image The “no through road” sign (just out of picture to the left in the previous photograph).

See Image and Image The other Rocky Road – in this case it runs from the Gilnahirk Road (behind me) to the Upper Braniel Road but is not all public and definitely not suitable for motor vehicles. Image shows the “no through road” sign.

A new detached house nearing completion. The agents’ description includes “Extending to c.1750 Sq Ft its accommodation comprises of a large living room, kitchen/living and dining with the added benefit of a sun room and separate utility room. On the first floor there are four well proportioned bedrooms with the master having an ensuite and dressing room. Construction will be finished early 2018.” I have no connection with the property or the sale. I cannot enter into correspondence.

A vacant site now agreed for sale. The agent’s description includes “Residential development for four apartments on the Gilnahirk Road Full planning approval granted LA04/2016/0343/F Each apartment comprises: two bedrooms, open plan kitchen dining area and a bathroom Super location within walking distance to Cherryvalley and local amenities”. The following planning permission (19 October 2016) applies “LA04/2016/0343/F Proposed 6no. 2 bedroom apartments in 2no. 2 storey blocks with associated site works. Lands adjacent to 91 Gilnahirk Road Belfast BT5 7QL”.

Royal Mail drop box on the Lower Braniel Road.