Council green light for play area and pitches at Tullymore Road
7 September 2023
Derry City and Strabane District Council has been given the green light by its Planning Committee this week to progress with environmental improvements at lands at Tullymore Road in the Currynierin area of the city.
Elected members met today following the July summer recess to consider an application by the Council to carry out extensive environmental works at Tullymore Road, to the east of 70, Whitethorn Drive in Derry.
The Committee granted full planning permission for the works that will include a new equipped play area, grass playing field, access paths and boundary fencing as well as new tree and hedge planting at the site.
Welcoming the decision, the Chairman of the Planning Committee Cllr Sean Mooney said the environmental works will have huge benefits for the local community.
He said: “Not only will this project provide much needed recreational outdoor space for families, but it will also help improve the health and well-being of the local community and be an important focal point for everyone to meet and enjoy.
“As a Council, safe outdoor play provision for children is a key priority in our Strategic Growth Plan and to approve this application marks further progress towards this goal and is evidence of Council’s continued commitment to investment in parks, play areas and outdoor space provision across the District.”
The meeting was held at the Guildhall and was broadcast live on the Council’s Youtube channel and is available to watch back.