Planning has been approved to develop 1,500 new homes in Co L'Derry.

Derry City and Strabane District Council gave the green light to the plans, zoned as H1B on lands at Galliagh in the Derry Area Plan 2011.

In addition to the 1,500 houses, there is also land for a school, neighbourhood facilities, including local shops and services, roads, a public transport route through the heart of the site, and private and public open space areas with fully equipped play areas.

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Chief Executive of Derry City and Strabane District Council, John Kelpie, said: "This is a very welcome planning decision of our new Council which will bring a substantial boost to the local economy within the city. It will provide a well-planned neighbourhood, with a varied mix of housing units to cater for all the future residents and provide local shops and services, a school and a neighbourhood centre. These will all be choreographed with well-placed public open space and children's play areas to create an exciting living place for years to come."

(CD/JP)