How To Object
The newest document from the Quarterlands Group is a set of comments on the Atkins Drainage Assessment Reports for the proposed development site. The comments highlight concerns about the adequacy and methodology of the reports, as well as the lack of site-specific data and the limitations of the modeling techniques used. The document also […]
Category Archives: Objection
This planning application highlights so many issues around planning in NI in this case involving human rights, equality impact assessment and concerns about procedure. This is our assessment. Submitted to LCCC Planners 20.02.24 HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS Relevant sections of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) with relevance to application LA05/2022/0033/F are set out below. It […]
Quarterlands Group Introductory Comments and key points arising from the Developers submissions INTRODUCTION Welcome to our comprehensive objection document Q5, outlining again our concerns regarding the proposed housing development (LA05/2022/0033/F) within the Lagan Valley Regional Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our objections are rooted in the safeguarding of this cherished space, its […]
Summary Quarterlands Group Objections to Housing Development LA05/2022/0033/F inside Lagan Valley Regional Park : Objection One : Planning Policy The proposed development is legally repugnant to newly adopted planning policies and will provide a planning precedent that will undermine any future protective presumptions for open space in the Lagan Valley Regional Park • Until the […]
Preserving Harmony in Drumbeg: Overview: The proposed development introduces a significant height contrast with the existing homes. Examining the render created by the developer (see below) we can see there are currently 19 – single-storey bungalows and cottages, 15 – 1.5-storey homes, and 5 – 2 storey homes. With only 1- 2.5 – storey building […]
Re Advertisement: The Plans we are objecting to have been Re-Advertised on 10th November 2023 and any new objections are sought. If you click how to object the various ways and means are on this website. Comments need to be in by the 24th November 2023. If you have new information or ideas about this […]
Thanks to Frank for taking delivery of locally written and signed objections to this development. Bringing the total objections to almost 400 – not counting the signatures on the petition.
If you are wondering why you signed our petition, have a read at this. Nature in decline State of Nature 2023 shows that Northern Ireland is now one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world with 12% of species assessed, threatened with extinction. These include rare species such as Basking Shark, Freshwater Pearl Mussel […]
Read this article in the Belfast Telegraph detailing the decline in wildlife species and the risk of loss of species in Northern Ireland and across the UK. Click the link below to go to the article online or read the full story in the screenshots below. Read more.
A disturbing outflow of raw sewage into the River Lagan was documented by one of our residents just this week. Although the Quarterlands proposed development site is not directly beside the river, the Lagan is part of the wider eco-system we are trying to protect. When we contacted NI Water about our concerns, we were […]