A SOCIAL housing development in the St James’ area of West Belfast has received over 1,000 applications for just 71 units of housing, the Andersonstown News has learned.
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Rules ‘look good on paper’ is initial local reaction to guide
South Belfast residents have cautiously welcomed a new design guide for the Malone Conservation Area but urged that “actions speak louder than words” when it comes to opposing over-development of the area.
Malone design guide launched
The launch of a design guide for a South Belfast conservation area marks a “step change” in the approach of the Planning Service to protecting architectural and historic character here, according to planners.
Residents await ‘vital’ planning document for Malone
A major design guide that will be launched this week has been labelled the “most important planning document in South Belfast in 15 years” with residents hoping it will boost their campaign to protect the “residential amenity” of the local area.
Property stripped by thieves
Ormeau Road residents are eager to contact the owner of a local house which is being stripped for metal by thieves who know the property is vacant.
Less than a quarter of jobseekers take Steps to Work
Less than a quarter of job seekers who took part in a government programme where they were sent to work for eight weeks for £15.38 per week, were employed at the end of the scheme.
