Old County Down woodland saved from housing development by community (opens original article in a new tab)

A community effort successfully prevented a housing development in County Down's Tullynagardy Wood, preserving its ecological value. The Planning Appeals Commissioner upheld the council's rejection of the project, citing its importance as open space and biodiversity habitat.

• Planning Appeals Commissioner blocked housing development at Tullynagardy Wood in Newtownards
• Community and Woodland Trust opposed development due to ecological and biodiversity concerns
• Commissioner emphasized the site's value as open space and natural habitat