A £43 million first phase of new housing at Hannahstown, north of the Glen Road in West Belfast, has begun, with Radius Housing breaking ground on a 140‑home development set to create a new community.

This initial stage forms part of a wider 260‑home masterplan and sits beside an earlier phase delivered by Radius Housing in partnership with Choice Housing. Planning permission was granted in June 2024.

The scheme will provide a broad mix of general needs homes, wheelchair‑accessible properties and housing designed for older people. The 140 homes will include:

- 12 two‑person, one‑bedroom general needs apartments

- 16 three‑person, two‑bedroom general needs houses

- 24 three‑person, two‑bedroom general needs apartments

- 49 five‑person, three‑bedroom general needs houses

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- 8 six‑person, four‑bedroom general needs houses

- 17 three‑person, two‑bedroom Category 1 elderly apartments built to HAPPI standards

- 12 three‑person, two‑bedroom wheelchair apartments

- 1 five‑person, three‑bedroom wheelchair bungalow

- 1 six‑person, four‑bedroom wheelchair bungalow

Centred on a large green space, the plan includes a children's play area, civic space and commissioned public art. Existing hedgerows, watercourses and biodiversity corridors will be retained and enhanced, and a new green corridor with community amenity space will run through the site.

All homes will be built to EPC A standards with enhanced Fabric Energy Efficiency Standards to deliver warmer homes, lower energy use and reduced bills. The 17 apartments for older people will follow HAPPI principles, featuring private balconies, generous natural light, communal areas and attractive outdoor spaces that make the most of elevated city views.

The project is backed by £22.6 million in grant funding and £20.4 million in private investment. Construction started on 31 March 2026, with completion scheduled for March 2029. EH Allingham Construction (NI) Ltd is the main contractor.

On completion, the wider development is expected to accommodate around 535 people. The location is close to schools, community facilities and local services, with residents within walking distance of St Oliver Plunkett Primary School, St Teresa's Primary School, All Saints College (Glen Road Campus), De La Salle College, St Mary's Christian Brothers Grammar School and nearby retail amenities.