Failed transport hub is not down to planning says MHK

Tuesday, 16 June 2015 00:00

The Treasury Minister needs to get his facts straight on the failed Ramsey Interchange planning application.

That's the message from MHK and planning member Chris Thomas - who says it was the Council of Ministers who vetoed an application to develop the land and not planning.

Eddie Teare used it as an example of "planning thwarting construction" in a recent media interview - which Mr Thomas deems to be misleading:

He says it's now worth looking at a more evolved plan for the area:

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