Housing association appeals decision to refuse riverfront apartments
Councillors believed a parking ban at Derry’s ‘most difficult’ regeneration site was ‘discriminatory’
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A decision by Derry councillors to refuse planning permission for a new riverfront apartment complex will be appealed next week.
Local planning officers have described the location as ‘possibly the most difficult regeneration site’ in the city.
Clanmil Housing Association has proposed building a four-storey apartment complex comprised of 39 two-bedroom units.
It also includes rooftop amenity space, new access arrangements from Victoria Road, servicing and drop off provision, bin stores, cycle parking and landscaping.
However, the site location 22 metres below road level and sandwiched between the River Foyle and busy main road poses unique challenges.