Department stops short of critical answers on retail park ‘holding direction’


THE Department for Infrastructure has provided some detail around the decision to issue a ‘holding direction’ to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council after its Planning Committee approved development for the proposed Lakelands Retail Park in Enniskillen. However, other relevant Press enquiries, including who brought the issue to the attention of the Department, were instead deemed […]


Retail complex decision deferred by Council 


A DECISION on the future of multi-million pound retail and leisure complex proposed for the grounds of the former Unipork site has not been decided today. The controversial application was brought before the planning committee for consideration this afternoon. After lengthy debate and representations a proposal to defer a decision on determination of planning was […]


It’s decision day for retail and leisure complex


  A DECISION on the future of a proposed multi-million pound retail and leisure complex in Enniskillen is expected today.  The Council’s planning committee will meet this afternoon (16 December) to consider the application.  Local planners have recommended refusal of planning permission for the project. Their report will be presented to the planning committee today.  […]


Don’t take the heart of our town, urges businessman


LOCAL businesses in Enniskillen are not opposed to big brand stores coming to the town, and are instead against the proposed location of a major new retail and leisure development in the town.  That’s the view of one prominent and long-serving local business man, who was speaking ahead of a potential decision on the application […]