Category Archives: Q Blog

The Magic of the Aurora Borealis:

Photographs by Roisin McDade 11 May 2024

A Glimpse from Quarterlands Road Nestled in the heart of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, Quarterlands Road offers a serene escape into the wonders of nature. As night falls and darkness blankets the sky, a spectacle unfolded above – the breathtaking Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Our brilliant Roisin McDade photographers and […]

📢 Attention Quarterlands Community Members! 📢

We regret to inform you that despite our best efforts, our case has not been added to the agenda for the upcoming Planning Committee meeting on Monday, May 13th. We understand and share your frustration, especially for those who have once again rearranged their schedules, arranged childcare, or taken time off work to participate. It’s […]

Footways and Footpaths, accidents by design??

Concerns on Proposed Development Site Design: Key Safety Points 1. PSD Maps for Review: Attached are three PSD maps detailing the proposed development site. Due to design issues have arisen, particularly regarding footways and parking accommodations within the site.. 2. Footways vs. Rumble Strips: The August 2023 map references footpaths and footways, yet none extend […]

FOI: re PDE further concerns

As we continue to navigate the intricacies of development application LA05/2022/0033/F, we wanted to bring to your attention some serious concerns that have arisen in recent months. Firstly, let’s talk about capacity. According to the PDE Guidance notes provided by Northern Ireland Water in November 2022, and with the knowledge that Drumbeg WwTw was “At […]

FOI: Section 76

We’ve got a bit of a fun read for you today. You know those pesky planning agreements? Well, we’ve been digging into the nitty-gritty of Section 76(1) (a)-(e) of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. It’s the stuff that keeps the planners up at night, but we’re diving in with a smile! Here’s the scoop: […]

FOI: Roads Further Concerns

Traffic on Quarterlands Road March 2024

We wanted to update you on our ongoing discussions with the planners regarding the proposed development and this time its potential impact on our roads. Attached to this post, you will find a letter dated 26 April 2022 from DfI Roads, which is also available on the Planning Portal. In this letter are raised significant […]

FOI: HRA and EIA are different?

pic of apples and oranges these are not the same

All the way through this process we have asked for an EIA – in the latest the LCCC have completed an HRA with the conclusion: Outcome: Having considered the nature, scale, timing, duration and location of the project it is concluded that it is eliminated from further assessment Our further questions are basically whether an […]

The Quarterlands Road Flooding Dilemma:

Quarterlands Road March 27 2024

Balancing Development and Environmental Concerns: Quarterlands road, nestled in the heart of our community, has long been a subject of debate and discussion regarding development projects and environmental preservation. Today, we address a pressing issue: the recurring flooding on Quarterlands Road, particularly concerning as plans for development loom over the area. The Problem Unveiled: Residents […]