MHK wants better planning processes

An MHK says he believes that resident’s associations should be more involved in planning processes across the Island.

Chris Thomas has come out in support of the Langness Resident’s Association – despite representing Douglas West – after a plea for support ahead of an upcoming court case.

The association is an interested party in a case which starts in December concerning development at Langness.

It will focus on a dispute over the Southern Area Plan between the Department of Infrastructure, Heritage Homes and FI Developments.

Residents in Derbyhaven asked a number of MHKs to write letters in support of their position.

Mr Thomas says he was happy to help: