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13/12/2012
National Trust Challenges Golf Course Development
The National Trust has said "nowhere is safe from development" if a new golf resort near the Giant’s Causeway goes ahead.
The Trust told members in a letter Northern Ireland needs a planning system that "works properly".
The National Trust’s 60,000 members are being encouraged to lobby MLAs over the go-ahead for the £100m resort.
The resort is to be built at Runkerry on the County Antrim coast, about a mile from the Giant’s Causeway.
The National Trust has already received criticism for its decision to mount a legal challenge against the plans.
The application was approved in February.
The DUP’s Ian Paisley JR has called the Trust’s challenge a "disgrace". He said he feared legal action could take some time, and that developers may begin looking elsewhere.
The Department of the Environment released a statement to the BBC, criticising the letter.
"The National Trust letter does not acknowledge the financial, planning and material contributions of central and local government and its agencies to the particular work of the National Trust and to the general protection and positive development of the wonderful natural, built and archaeological heritage of Northern Ireland," it said.
"Indeed, the evidence of the work of government, its agencies and its partners - including but not exclusively the National Trust is all around us. All those who so contribute - including government - should be acknowledged and applauded."
(IT)
The Trust told members in a letter Northern Ireland needs a planning system that "works properly".
The National Trust’s 60,000 members are being encouraged to lobby MLAs over the go-ahead for the £100m resort.
The resort is to be built at Runkerry on the County Antrim coast, about a mile from the Giant’s Causeway.
The National Trust has already received criticism for its decision to mount a legal challenge against the plans.
The application was approved in February.
The DUP’s Ian Paisley JR has called the Trust’s challenge a "disgrace". He said he feared legal action could take some time, and that developers may begin looking elsewhere.
The Department of the Environment released a statement to the BBC, criticising the letter.
"The National Trust letter does not acknowledge the financial, planning and material contributions of central and local government and its agencies to the particular work of the National Trust and to the general protection and positive development of the wonderful natural, built and archaeological heritage of Northern Ireland," it said.
"Indeed, the evidence of the work of government, its agencies and its partners - including but not exclusively the National Trust is all around us. All those who so contribute - including government - should be acknowledged and applauded."
(IT)
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09 January 2013
National Trust Begins Golf Resort Block Bid
The National Trust has begun its bid to block the building of a new £100m golf course and resort near the Giant’s Causeway on the north coast. The Trust has taken the matter to the High Court, as it attempts to challenge a decision by the Department of the Environment to grant permission for the Bushmills Dunes project.
National Trust Begins Golf Resort Block Bid
The National Trust has begun its bid to block the building of a new £100m golf course and resort near the Giant’s Causeway on the north coast. The Trust has taken the matter to the High Court, as it attempts to challenge a decision by the Department of the Environment to grant permission for the Bushmills Dunes project.
25 May 2017
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge To Re-Open
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in Co Antrim is to reopen on Thursday, 25 May. The bridge was closed after vandals attempted to cut through its ropes. On Wednesday, the National Trust said the bridge was closed for the "foreseeable future". However, structural engineers have been working to assess the damage. Police have launched an investigation.
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge To Re-Open
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in Co Antrim is to reopen on Thursday, 25 May. The bridge was closed after vandals attempted to cut through its ropes. On Wednesday, the National Trust said the bridge was closed for the "foreseeable future". However, structural engineers have been working to assess the damage. Police have launched an investigation.
25 January 2010
Four Shortlisted For Civic Trust Awards
St Malachy's Church in Belfast has been shortlisted to receive an Award or Commendation at the annual Civic Trust Awards, which take place on 12th March in Liverpool.
Four Shortlisted For Civic Trust Awards
St Malachy's Church in Belfast has been shortlisted to receive an Award or Commendation at the annual Civic Trust Awards, which take place on 12th March in Liverpool.
04 August 2008
Two 'Green' Buses Operating At Giant's Causeway
Translink has introduced two new mini buses to operate the shuttle services at the Giant's Causeway between the visitors centre and the stones. The modern low floor design offers easy access for all with 27 seats on board and room for a passenger in a wheelchair.
Two 'Green' Buses Operating At Giant's Causeway
Translink has introduced two new mini buses to operate the shuttle services at the Giant's Causeway between the visitors centre and the stones. The modern low floor design offers easy access for all with 27 seats on board and room for a passenger in a wheelchair.
26 November 2001
National Trust celebrates view of Northern Ireland
Some of the province’s most famous landmarks have been celebrated in the first-ever Northern Ireland calendar from the National Trust.
National Trust celebrates view of Northern Ireland
Some of the province’s most famous landmarks have been celebrated in the first-ever Northern Ireland calendar from the National Trust.
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