Housing plan 'unacceptable'

He said: "We will meet Glenkerrin next week, and tell them they can either withdraw the application or we will refuse it. We won't be accepting any revisions.
"We have previously written to the developer in November with our concerns. We think this scheme would be out of place with the surrounding area."
Mr Irvine addressed a crowd of more than 50 concerned residents at a meeting in Burrells Wharf on Monday (January 14). He revealed the council had concerns over the size of the development, the potential loss of light for 40 per cent of units, and the poor open space design and family housing provision.
The scheme at 443-451 Westferry Road consists of 247 private and 90 affordable homes, with towers ranging from four to 12 storeys. The proposal has enraged residents, who claim they were not consulted by Glenkerrin before the planning application was filed last month.
Chapel House Road resident Vivian Hall said: "The plan is completely out of keeping with the neighbouring double-fronted two-storey cottages.
"It seems like Glenkerrin want to ride roughshod over everything the residents hold dear."
More than 60 objections were posted after Millwall councillor Shirley Houghton (Con) discovered the plans for the site. She said: "The developer is in this position due to their refusal to engage with, and listen to, local residents.
Every reason the council cited to refuse this application has been raised to me by residents who have been denied an opportunity to air their views to Glenkerrin.
"This outcome is an inspiration to all Isle of Dogs residents who have felt ignored by the planning process for years and is a lesson to the developers in community involvement."
Glenkerrin was unavailable for comment.
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