Almost 500 new homes to be built in Derry City and Strabane area

By Richard O'Reilly

Plans for almost 500 new homes have been given the green light in the Derry City and Strabane area.

The decision was reached at a meeting of the Council's planning committee on Wednesday.

The bulk of the new houses will be built in Culmore and the Waterside, with an additional 23 homes in Bradley’s Way, Strabane.

It brings the total number of new dwellings approved over the past two months to 650.

The first development, located at Belt Road in Derry, will see the erection of 219 residential units between Belt Road and Church Road, south of Ashcroft.

Council's Planning Committee have approved the erection of 219 residential units between Belt Road and Church Road in the Waterside

— Derry Strabane Cncl (@dcsdcouncil) April 5, 2017

There were three letters of objection received during the processing of the application.  Officials say and all consultations with relevant bodies had taken place and been approved with conditions.

Strabane will also benefit from additional new homes as Planning Committee members gave the go ahead for 23 new dwellings at Bradley's Way, Strabane.
The development will include five detached dwellings and 18 semi-detached dwellings as, well as relocation of entrance at lands immediately southeast of Lidl Store, Bradley's Way, Strabane.

Council's Planning Committee members have approved the erection of 23 new dwellings at Bradley's away Strabane

— Derry Strabane Cncl (@dcsdcouncil) April 5, 2017

Finally, 211 new dwellings comprising detached and semi-detached dwellings, landscaping and car parking at Culmore Road.

Speaking after the meeting Chair of the Planning Committee John Boyle, said the developments were extremely beneficial for the city and district. “I am delighted that these significant developments have been granted permission today and can now progress to the next stage.

Council's Planning Committee have approved full planning permission for the erection of 211 new dwellings at Culmore Road by Taggart Homes

— Derry Strabane Cncl (@dcsdcouncil) April 5, 2017

“There is high demand for good quality housing locally and these developments will go some way to meeting that demand. The work itself will result in jobs and opportunities within the construction industry which can only directly benefit the local economy.”