Portstewart hotel planning approval u-turn condemned

You are viewing content from Q Newry and Mourne 100.5. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

Monday, 21 August 2017 at 09:06

By Roger Donnelly

by Roger Donnelly

Quashed planning approval for a Portstewart hotel is simply a "bump in the road", says a veteran councillor.

Causeway Coast and Glens Planning Committee has now withdrawn permission for the £15 million hotel-resort near the North West 200 Paddock.

It's believed the dramatic u-turn was prompted by the threat of legal action from MLA Jim Allister, and others.

He has a holiday home nearby; but Alderman Norman Hillis says the move is unfortunate:

Comments

Display Name *

Location *

Email Address *

Comment *

Rating *

I have read and agreed to the privacy policy and terms & conditions *

Sign up for the Thank Q Club and receive exclusive offers, fun competitions and amazing prizes - it's quick and easy to do!

Download the Q Radio app to keep listening, wherever you are! It's available on Apple and Android devices.

Download from the App Store Download from Google Play