Author Archives: Quarterlands

Why We Wrote to… NIEA

As part of our ongoing advocacy for the environment, the Quarterlands Group recently wrote to [...]

Belfast Lough’s Dirty Secret: How Planning Failures Are Flushing Our Future Away

Belfast Lough’s Dirty Secret: How Planning Failures Are Flushing Our Future Away Northern Ireland’s waterways [...]

Community Voice Ignored in Quarterlands Planning

Local voices have been dismissed in favour of developers, jeopardizing Drumbeg’s future. Our community must [...]

Which bodies are responsible for sewage spills in NI?

The ultimate responsibility for allowing sewage on streets lies with a combination of organizations, regulatory [...]

Sewage and the River Lagan

Sewage and the River Lagan: A Crisis in the Making This is no longer a [...]

Urgent Need for Transparency in Planning Process

We repeatedly asked for guidance on planning – we could only object on planning grounds. [...]

Infrastructure in Crisis: Quarterlands Road Development Impact

Drumbeg’s infrastructure is already strained. Roads, schools, and sewage systems cannot handle more development without [...]

LCCC’s Denials Defy Reality

Flooding on Quarterlands Road: LCCC’s Denial Defies Reality As Quarterlands Road continues to be aware [...]

Quarterlands Development Threatens Rural Character

The proposed development at Quarterlands Road disrupts Drumbeg’s rural heritage. With no local amenities, residents [...]

Why Protecting Lagan Valley Regional Park Matters

The proposed development would harm Lagan Valley Regional Park, a vital ecosystem and recreational space [...]