30 new social homes approved by Derry & Strabane Council

The new dwellings are located in the Lower Galliagh and Skeoge area, comprising of a range of housing types to meet a variety of social housing needs.

The most significant development will comprise of 28 units, with nine 3-bedroom houses, 12 2-bedroom houses, two bungalows, two complex needs apartments and three general needs apartments at lands South of Skeoge Link and East of 21 Upper Galliagh Road.

The second application will see a lock of three two-story dwellings and a block of four two-story dwellings with associated parking located at lands north of 16 Lower Galliagh Road and south of Skeoge Link Road. The third approval is for the erection of a single story complex needs dwelling.

Applications are still currently being accepted despite some limitations on service due to the ongoing Coronavirus emergency.

Mayor Michaela Boyle said: “While these are unique circumstances, Council is working hard to continue with the provision of key essential services, and this work will ensure we can continue to make positive progress and be able to resume normal service as soon as we can.

“There is huge demand for new housing at the moment, these issues are still prevalent, and I am want to reassure the public that they will remain a priority and we will continue to address these needs for as long as we can.”

Chair of the Planning Committee, Councillor Christopher Jackson, praised the work of the Planning Team. He added: “This housing announcement will be very welcome news for those living in the Upper Galliagh and Skeoge area, adding to the city’s offering of quality housing to meet the rising demand for new housing stock.

“We remain committed to meeting the needs of local people in the delivery of modern, high quality homes.”

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