Outline planning permission for the development of 3,500 new homes in L'Derry has been given the green light.

Plans for the major development on land west of the Buncrana Road between Whitehouse Road and Benview Estate also includes community facilities, open space, cycle/pedestrian routes and vehicular access, a primary school, drainage and other infrastructure.

The application was made by Pragma Planning and Development Consultants Ltd on behalf of Coredale Management Ltd. The site discussed has been identified as H2 Zone in the Derry Area Plan.

The housing development could accommodate up to 3,500 mixed housing homes and the planning application is for part of the H2 zoning. Phase 1 will accommodate up to 1,650 homes and Phase 2 will accommodate up to 1,850 homes.

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While the remaining land within the zoning is not part of the application proposal, council members were told how Concept Master Plan demonstrates how the land could be comprehensively developed as part of the entire zoning.

The proposed development plan also includes access roads, cycle and pedestrian routes, open spaces, a church, primary school, retail provision, crèche and day care facilities and a spine road network and associated infrastructural works.

Cllr Dan Kelly, Chairperson of the Planning Committee, said: "This is a significant boost for the Buncrana Road area of the city and is a really good news story for the entire North West region. Not only will it help address the housing issue but it will also provide a much needed boost to the local economy in terms of construction jobs. This application is also in keeping with Council's commitment to developing housing, regenerating and investment in this area of the city as outlined in our Strategic Growth Plan."

(CD/LM)