Irish Travellers’ request for dwellings in Lurgan is refused

Irish Travellers’ request for dwellings in Lurgan is refused

A planning application for the erection of two dwellings and domestic garages in Lurgan for members of the Travelling community, despite some strong representation from Craigavon Traveller Support Committee.

Request for travellers’ homes in Lurgan refused despite ‘pressing need’ for facilities

A planning application for the erection of two dwellings and domestic garages for members of the Travelling community has been refused at 27-29 Lough Road Lower, Lurgan, despite some strong representation from Craigavon Traveller Support Committee. The planning application was lodged by McKeown & Shields Assoc. Ltd, Coalisland, on behalf of William and Joseph Gentle, Ulster Street, Lurgan. In correspondence to ABC Planning officers, manager of C…