Plans for new housing development go on display

Sat, 20 Jul 2013

Phil Gawne

Plans for a controversial new housing development will go on display today.

Heritage Homes is holding an open day from 1.30pm at Ballafesson Hall to display the blueprints for the Ballakilley site on the outskirts of Port Erin.

The development was originally opposed by the local commissioners and MHKs on the basis there was no promise of recreational facilities for the community.

However now that Heritage Homes has promised 17 acres of land for sports pitches and a cemetery extension there has been a u-turn.

Rushen MHK Phil Gawne says a better deal is on the table:

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