Gilkinson 'disgusted' at Planning decision

Cllr Sandy Gilkinson expressed his opposition to the Planning Service's decision to approve the retention of a dwelling at the rear of 9 Hopefield Avenue, Portrush.

Cllr Gilkinson questioned the decision at last Tuesday's Planning Committee meeting because of the restricted access in to the site.

"I don't know how lorries are going to get down this lane. I am absolutely disgusted that Planners have approved this application," he said.

Cllr Christine Alexander agreed and claimed that this approved access route was originally refused in the first set of plans.

"When plans were first submitted for this development this access point was refused, but the development went on ahead and now it has been approved," she said.

The application has drawn nearly 30 objections and Cllr Norman Hillis said the Planning Service's decision to approve it doesn't help the public's perception of them.

"This development has attracted universal objection so this is a real slap in the mouth for the residents. It certainly won't help with the public's view of the planners," he said.

Cllr Gilkinson proposed that Council vote against the Planners’ decision. This was supported unanimously.