480 homes and local centre at Lands between Upper Galliagh Road, South of Beragh Hill Road, West of Beraghvale and North of Skeoge Link Road (A515)
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Derry And Strabane Planning Committee on 19 Mar 2026.
Earlier planning history
Outline permission for the wider housing area was granted in 2016, followed by permission for 263 homes in Phase 1 East in 2019.
“8.Relevant Site History A/2005/0217/O: Lands between Upper Galliagh Road, Beragh Hill Road, and Skeoge Road, Londonderry: Housing and associated facilities for new residential neighbourhood, zoned as majority of H1B in the Derry Area Plan 2011 (approx. 1400-1500 dwellings): Permission Granted 21.07.2016. LA11/2017/0849/RM: H1B Lands - Phase 1 East, south of Beragh hill Road and north of Skeoge Link Road, Galliagh Derry: Residential development comprising 263 units; 97 no.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Consultation bodies raised no objections, subject to conditions or standard advice on environmental, drainage, roads, sewage, heritage and other matters.
“SP G – Lifetime Homes (Draft) SPG – Residential Design (Draft) Relevant policies contained within the LDP 2032 include: SP1 Sustainable Development SP5 Environmental Quality GDPOL1 General Development Management Policy GDPOL2 Design Policy in Settlements HOU 2 Strategic Allocation of Housing in Settlements HOU 3 Density of Residential Development HOU5 – Affordable and Private Balanced-Tenure Housing HOU 6 House Types and Size HOU 7 Accessible Housing (Lifetime Homes and…”
“N IEA - Water Management Unit – No objection subject to adhering to standard advice. NIEA - Natural Environment Division – No objection subject to condition requiring a final CEMP. NIEA - Marine and Fisheries Division - No objection. NIEA - Regulation Unit – No objection subject to conditions Historic Monuments Unit – No objection Historic Buildings – No objection, subject to conditions Loughs Agency – No objection.”
Officer report
Comments from residents
One representation raised concerns about road safety and a possible significant increase in local traffic.
“6.Ne ighbour Notification All relevant neighbours were notified on the 04 th July 2024, 11 th June 2015, 25 th June 2025 and the 26 th of January 2026. 7.Representations One representation was received during the processing of the application in relation to road safety and the potential for a significant increase in traffic in the area should the application be approved.”
Officer report
What members discussed
Members supported the major housing application because it would help address the city’s social housing crisis.
“Members collectively expressed support of the major housing application that would address the social housing crisis that existed throughout the City. Discussion ensued, afterwhich Councillor Murphy Proposed, Seconded by Councillor Jackson to accept the Officers recommendation to approve planning permission, subject to the conditions as outlined within the report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Derry And Strabane Planning Committee minutes, 19 March 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Derry And Strabane's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 19 March 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
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- Vote
- Unanimous
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This committee's year
42 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 10 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.