Planning permission has been approved to develop a new play park in Co L'Derry.

The park, at Ballyarnett country park, was given the green light by the councils planning committee.

SDLP Cllr Brian Tierney welcomed the announcement.

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He said: "As a member of the Ballyarnett Master Plan Steering Group, I'm delighted that the council's planning committee has given support to this development. We will continue working to ensure then needs of local people, and particularly young people, are met.

"This is a good news story for local people and hopefully we'll see work underway very soon."

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