Summary of responses to the consultation on the Designation of Lagan Meadows as a Quiet Area pursuant to the Environmental Noise Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) launched an eight-week consultation on 1 June 2026 which sought stakeholder and public views on the proposed designation of Lagan Meadows as a Quiet Area. 

The selection of Lagan Meadows met the requirements of the Departments Guidance for Quiet Areas, published on 21 September 2016, which sets out the identification, designation, and management of quiet areas.

A total of 45 formal responses were received through Citizen Space, and four responses were received via an email submission.  The Department has designated Lagan Meadows as a Quiet Area and will keep this under review. 

The Department wishes to thank all those who took the time to read and respond to the consultation document.  

The consultation documents are still available for reference using the following links:

Public consultation Lagan Meadows as a quiet area

Summary of responses 

This report summarises the responses and presents the high-level key findings and outcomes from the consultation.

Analysis of Consultation Responses: Lagan Meadows Quiet Area Designation July 2026

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