Chair of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Regeneration and Growth Committee, Councillor John Laverty, has said he was "extremely disappointed" the plans were turned down.
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He said: "“The development at Blaris represents a £16 million investment in road infrastructure which would unlock wider strategic investment in the local and regional economy.
"The proposal includes plans for 1300 dwellings and 754,000 square feet of commercial floor space as well as the M1 to Knockmore link road, riverside parkland and ancillary works.
"Having received correspondence from DfI’s Planning Group, confirming it had issued a 'notice of opinion' to refuse planning permission for this development, elected members will now take time to consider its contents and our next steps."
