SDLP councillor and Group Leader Martin Reilly
A planning application has been submitted to Derry City and Strabane District Council for a mix of social and affordable homes ranging from 1-4 bedrooms.
The application is a joint project from South Bank Square and Choice Housing, with work hoped to begin next year.
Said Councillor Reilly: “Given the huge waiting lists for social housing in Derry, any project that will build more homes for people who need them is to be warmly welcomed.
“I am also glad this project will include affordable housing units.
“I know first hand of many people in our city who are struggling to get on the housing ladder due to difficulties with saving large deposits and we need to see more of these kinds of developments to address this.
“We have also seen a strong demand for road network improvements at both the Gransha and Caw roundabouts and this project is positive news for those that want to see this strategically located land deliver real improvements to the lives of local people.
“I hope that the new planning application can receive prompt attention by Council so that 2022 can be the year that finally sees a start on development on this site to provide much needed social and affordable homes for people in this area.”
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