PORTUMNA TOWN DEVELOPMENT CAUSES CONTROVERSY

Date Published: 28-Jan-2008

A development planned for Portumna town is causing controversy Padraig Lohan has applied for permission to demolish a portion of a fire damaged building at Abbey Street and build a mixed use development in its placeHowever, local residents are against the plans, citing concerns over privacy and the conservation of the street which is in an Architectural Conservation areaThey also raise concerns about the impact on traffic flow and the inadequate water supply system for the town.County planners are due to decide on the Portumna development in the coming weeks