Quarterlands Blog

Local voices are coming together to defend and celebrate a place like no other

The Lagan Valley.

As pressure increases from overdevelopment and under-regulation, we’re documenting what’s at stake: biodiversity, heritage, climate resilience, and fighting to preserve the well-being of our community. Here you’ll find updates on our campaign, thoughtful reflections from residents, and stories that shine a light on both the threats we face and the hope we hold.

We’re a grassroots group standing for something bigger than ourselves. Thank you for reading, sharing, and standing with us.

Section 43
Concerns Over Planning Application Process

Section 43 of the Local Government Act (NI) 2014 Dear Community, We wish to express [...]

05
Jun
Committee Meeting Postponed Again:

“`html An Update for Our Community We regret to inform you that the committee meeting [...]

30
May
Hydrobrake

Reconsidering the Use of Hydrobrake Devices in Drainage Systems: Potential Risks and Maintenance Concerns Introduction: [...]

24
May
Not Infill or Sustainable

Reasons LA05/2022/0033/f is not an infill site nor sustainable development. In summary, this proposal is [...]

23
May
Petition clears 1825 signatures

Here are a few of the reasons people have given for signing the petition. As [...]

21
May
Photographs by Roisin McDade 11 May 2024
The Magic of the Aurora Borealis:

A Glimpse from Quarterlands Road Nestled in the heart of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, [...]

11
May
📢 Attention Quarterlands Community Members! 📢

We regret to inform you that despite our best efforts, our case has not been [...]

08
May
Footways and Footpaths, accidents by design??

Concerns on Proposed Development Site Design: Key Safety Points 1. PSD Maps for Review: Attached [...]

07
May
FOI: re PDE further concerns

As we continue to navigate the intricacies of development application LA05/2022/0033/F, we wanted to bring [...]

06
May
FOI: Section 76

We’ve got a bit of a fun read for you today. You know those pesky [...]

05
May