Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced an important step in the future regeneration of the Holywood with the launch of a master planning exercise.

The Holywood Town Centre Masterplan will identify how regeneration opportunities within the town centre can be fully realised.

Announcing the plan, the Minister said: "The commencement of the Holywood Town Centre Masterplan will seek to enhance the town’s fine reputation as a quality shopping destination. There are a number of prime opportunity sites that, if properly developed within an overall vision for the town centre, will enable Holywood to attract more visitors and new businesses.

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"I look forward to seeing the plan being developed in a manner that strengthens the town centre whilst at the same time protecting the town’s unique character and rich build heritage."

The master plan will present a framework within which detailed proposals can be developed for a mix of business, tourism, leisure, public space and housing that could be accommodated.

(CD)