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.

FOI: Roads Further Concerns

We wanted to update you on our ongoing discussions with the planners regarding the proposed [...]

FOI: HRA and EIA are different?

All the way through this process we have asked for an EIA – in the [...]

PDE Enquiries Sent to NIW and LCCC Planners 19.04.24

Dear Sir Please find enclosed an FOI/EIR request in relation to the requirements and compliance [...]

Flooding FOI

If you’ve been keeping up with the development in our area, you’re likely aware of [...]

Another Flood at the Drum Bridge

Another Call to Action: Addressing Flooding in Drumbeg Once again, we find ourselves with the [...]

The Quarterlands Road Flooding Dilemma:

Balancing Development and Environmental Concerns: Quarterlands road, nestled in the heart of our community, has [...]

The State of It

A Call to Save It! The latest “State of Nature Report” paints a grim picture [...]

Navigating Quarterlands

A Challenge Amidst Planned Developments Introduction: Quarterlands Road, with its quaint charm and scenic countryside [...]

Drainage Assessments

The newest document from the Quarterlands Group is a set of comments on the Atkins [...]

The Planning Portal 😤

For the accidental activists like us here’s a good one to know. It’s surprisingly easy [...]