Almost 200 new homes planned for Doagh have been given the go ahead by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee.
Read more: Jordanstown Loughshore and Hazelbank parks to receive £5.4 million funding for better facilities He indicated there have been three road traffic accidents in the “middle” of Doagh since 2018. The proposed development, he suggested, would “make traffic worse”. He reiterated planning permission has already been approved for 164 properties on the site. He went on to say smaller detached houses are planned, which the company, believes will be “more affordable”.
Mr Stokes stressed the overall floor space would be less with house sizes reduced to be “more affordable”. He went on to say discussions have taken place with local anglers in relation to maintaining access to the river. Ald Campbell proposed the committee accepted the officer’s recommendation for approval.