New social housing in West Belfast approved despite over 100 local objections

A controversial plan for a new social housing residential estate in West Belfast has been approved despite over one hundred objections and a local describing the application as “social engineering.”

Council planning officers recommended the application for approval to elected representatives. The developer has offered a “contribution” of £27,581 towards enhanced open space off Creighton Road. Objectors also raised potential problems concerning traffic disruption and parking, and said there was “overhousing” in the area. They also raised issues concerning potential anti-social behaviour, sewage capacity, loss of privacy, and impact on flora and fauna.

“But this must be done where the infrastructure and environment permits. Not just jamming houses into every available space. The latter is not a sustainable policy, and has the appearance of social engineering. “However they will require further financial aid to enable them to purchase a mobile to facilitate this. They propose the financial developer contribution, which is to be used to enhance open space, is instead used to aid the after-school club to finance their relocation to the church land and continue to offer their services to the community.”Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live.

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