Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced planning permission for a new purpose built childcare facility for Mencap NI in Newtownbreda.

The two storey building, located on School Road, will provide a ground floor nursery plus associated administration and meeting accommodation.

Mr Durkan said: "This new Mencap community hub and childcare facility will provide care and therapy for children with learning disabilities or a developmental delay, and their families. The hub will also benefit the local community by offering accessible and flexible space for daytime and evening meetings and represents an invaluable community asset.

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"This approval affirms my commitment to prioritise development proposals which bring infrastructural and social improvements. This application was turned around within six months which meets the Programme for Governments Target for Large Scale Investment and further demonstrates that planning reforms are taking effect."

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