Quarterlands News and stories

News and Stories relevant to the protection and preservation of Lagan Valley Regional Park

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Which bodies are responsible for sewage spills in NI?

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

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River Lagan Foul Sewage Discharges

River Lagan Foul Sewage Discharges and the Planning Crisis in Drumbeg This week’s Spotlight programme [...]

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Sewage and the River Lagan

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

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Urgent Need for Transparency in Planning Process

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

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Infrastructure in Crisis: Quarterlands Road Development Impact

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

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LCCC’s Denials Defy Reality

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

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Quarterlands Development Threatens Rural Character

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

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Why Protecting Lagan Valley Regional Park Matters

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

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Sewage Concerns with Proposed Quarterlands Development

NI Water’s data reveals ongoing sewage spillages affecting Drumbeg’s waterways. With Drumbeg already at capacity, [...]

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Storm Overflows

Storm Overflows and Northern Ireland Water: Understanding the Impacts Storm overflows, also known as Combined [...]

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Why Drumbeg Is Unsuitable for Further Expansion

Lacking amenities and proper infrastructure, Drumbeg cannot support the proposed new development at Quarterlands Road. [...]

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The Hidden Costs of Suburban Sprawl in Drumbeg

 Urban sprawl threatens our rural community, draining resources from inner-city areas and causing environmental harm. [...]

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Pollution in the River Lagan: A Threat to Lagan Valley Regional Park and Belfast Lough

The River Lagan, the spine of the Lagan Valley Regional Park (LVRP), faces significant pollution [...]

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Environmental Risks from Quarterlands Development

Environmental concerns around sewage overflow and flood risks are mounting with the proposed Quarterlands development. [...]

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DRUMBEG

In the Centre of Lagan Valley Regional Park During the planning committee meetings it was [...]

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News Update

LCCC Planning Committee recommended approval of the Development at Quarterlands Road on 14 October 2024. [...]

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Mapping Blue-green algae

This map on the ARCGIS website shows the locations where blue-green algae is present in [...]

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The River Valley

The Red Dot Shows Drumbeg. Planners seem unable to face the fact that all water, [...]

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Codes of Practice – Questions?

Summary of Preliminary Observations Regarding NI Water’s Response to LCCC This letter highlights concerns regarding [...]

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The Hawthorn Hedge

…and why it is important The Hawthorn Hedgerow is Crucial to Our Environment The central [...]

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DEFERRED AGAIN

The case was deferred again. As you know our case is good and well put. [...]

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