Belfast’s Orange Order are among objectors to the Weaver’s Cross regeneration plan - described as as "bleak" at a City Hall meeting this week.
During a special meeting of Belfast City Council ’s Planning Committee, elected representatives attended a “pre-determination hearing” on the Weaver’s Cross plan, with the case being put forward by objectors and supporters. Councillors were not asked at this stage to approve or reject the project, which is still in its early stages.
The Weaver’s Cross project proposes to redevelop lands freed up by the future closure of the existing Europa Bus Station and Great Victoria Street train station and other vacant lands in the ownership of Translink. The proposals are described by the applicant, the government owned Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company, as being a “transport-led regeneration” with a focus on "placemaking and public realm, environmental sustainability and delivering economic and social value".
