Our Documents

Welcome to “Our Documents” – a comprehensive repository of the research and information that we have diligently gathered since January 2022. Here, you will find a wealth of detailed insights and compelling reasons why we strongly object to any further development within the expanse of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, with a particular focus on this small site and a full awareness that there are more development applications upcoming (see page 53 Q5 or our Q Blog Post ‘We have seen the future’).

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We like to make it easy, here are our findings and queries

Complaint

Seriously

We have some questions May 2024

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HEDGEROWS

Are So Important

We have some questions May 2024

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4TH unit

Adding buildings BUT

Not submitting plans May 2024

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FOI

PDE

We have some questions 25 April 2024

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FOI

PDE 2

Further Serious Concerns 6th May 2024

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FOI

S 76 Arrangement

Shhhh! We have some questions 6 May 2024

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FOI

Road Danger built in

Make it make sense we have questions –  May 2024


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Infill

Not

We have some questions May 2024

Infill
HRA/EIA

Are Not The Same

We have some questions May 2024

HRA EIA
Footways

Shared Surface Arrangements

We have some questions 6 May 2024

Footpaths and Footways
Q7 Drainage
Assessments

Atkins wrote the reports for the developer

We have some questions 11.03.24

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Quick Q 

Main Points of Objection

This is the quick version, our four major pillars of objection. 

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Q4

Review of

The Ecological Report

Planning Portal November 2023

This is our response. Submitted to LCCC Planners 1.4.24. 

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Q5

REVIEW OF

PLANNING APPLICATION

The Developer uploaded hundreds of pages of content in November and December 2023.

This is our response. Submitted to LCCC Planners 1.4.24. 

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Q6

MATTERS OF CONCERN

Issues involving human rights, equality impact assessment and concerns about procedure. 

This is our assessment. Submitted to LCCC Planners 20.02.24 

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Q1

The Big One

Submitted 1st September 2022 click to download the PDF

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Q

The Questions Arising

This is an outline of the issues we uncovered while researching Q1 submitted 6th Sept 2022

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Q2

Response to The Rebuttal

The developer added a rebuttal to our work to the planning portal and this is our response. Including as a first section details of the maps showing the change in zoning. Submitted Jan 2023.

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Q3

Response to The Rebuttal

Showing NIEA concerns and addressing further submissions with changes from the developers

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Updates and what's been happening

Which bodies are responsible for sewage spills in NI?

The ultimate responsibility for allowing sewage on streets lies with a combination of organizations, regulatory [...]

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10
Dec
Sewage in the River Lagan
River Lagan Foul Sewage Discharges

River Lagan Foul Sewage Discharges and the Planning Crisis in Drumbeg This week’s Spotlight programme [...]

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07
Dec
For the figures in the graph, the sources are as follows: River Lagan Untreated Sewage Volumes (2019-2023): Data derived from Northern Ireland Water’s publicly available reports and figures regarding combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and wastewater treatment issues. Aggregated estimates based on disclosures in the BBC Spotlight programme (The Sewage Scandal, 2024) and official NI Water documentation. EU Environmental Threshold: Based on EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) guidelines for acceptable discharge levels into water bodies. These guidelines are widely referenced in environmental compliance standards across Europe.
Sewage and the River Lagan

Sewage and the River Lagan: A Crisis in the Making This is no longer a [...]

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06
Dec
Urgent Need for Transparency in Planning Process

We repeatedly asked for guidance on planning – we could only object on planning grounds. [...]

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03
Dec
Infrastructure in Crisis: Quarterlands Road Development Impact

Drumbeg’s infrastructure is already strained. Roads, schools, and sewage systems cannot handle more development without [...]

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28
Nov
Three Minutes Revised

Our Speaking Notes & Supplementary Information Three Minutes is the total amount of time we [...]

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26
Nov
Site Junction - Quarterlands Road 23.12.24
LCCC’s Denials Defy Reality

Flooding on Quarterlands Road: LCCC’s Denial Defies Reality As Quarterlands Road continues to be aware [...]

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26
Nov
Quarterlands Development Threatens Rural Character

The proposed development at Quarterlands Road disrupts Drumbeg’s rural heritage. With no local amenities, residents [...]

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25
Nov
Why Protecting Lagan Valley Regional Park Matters

The proposed development would harm Lagan Valley Regional Park, a vital ecosystem and recreational space [...]

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21
Nov
Sewage Concerns with Proposed Quarterlands Development

NI Water’s data reveals ongoing sewage spillages affecting Drumbeg’s waterways. With Drumbeg already at capacity, [...]

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19
Nov
Storm Overflows

Storm Overflows and Northern Ireland Water: Understanding the Impacts Storm overflows, also known as Combined [...]

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15
Nov
Why Drumbeg Is Unsuitable for Further Expansion

Lacking amenities and proper infrastructure, Drumbeg cannot support the proposed new development at Quarterlands Road. [...]

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14
Nov