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.

Q6 Matters of Concern

This planning application highlights so many issues around planning in NI in this case involving [...]

Simple Hedgerows

Preserving Nature’s Tapestry: Celebrating the Importance of Hedges Recently, a captivating segment on BBC’s Countryfile [...]

We have seen the future Leaflet.

Based on our ‘We have seen the future’ post here. We have made a leaflet. [...]

Letter 2 to LCCC Planners re: altered documents

On February 1 we sent Q4 and Q5 our new documents to the LCCC Planning [...]

Q5-Key Objections

Quarterlands Group Introductory Comments and key points arising from the Developers submissions INTRODUCTION   Welcome [...]

We have seen the future.

In the developers documents he says that this site is the last available in Drumbeg. [...]

Letter to LCCC Planners re: Altered Document

We want our supporters to be aware of this situation as we seek explanation and [...]

Cancelled

Important Update: LCCC Planning Committee Meeting Postponed Dear Quarterlands Community, The much-anticipated LCCC Planning Committee [...]

Summary of Main Points of Objection

Summary Quarterlands Group Objections to Housing Development LA05/2022/0033/F inside Lagan Valley Regional Park : Objection [...]

David vs. Goliath: Quarterlands’ Fight Against Development

Dear Quarterlands Community, For over two years, Quarterlands Group has stood united, voicing our serious [...]