Planning committee approve addition to Strathfoyle Greenway
9 November 2023
Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee have approved proposals for a 385m stretch of greenway to connect the recently delivered Strathfoyle Greenway to the Maydown Shared-Use Path at Temple Road, via Stradowen Drive.
The new section of greenway will be three metres wide to accommodate both walking and cycling journeys and will be fully lit.
Chair of Council’s Planning Committee, Councillor Sean Mooney, said the new section of greenway will be a welcome addition to the Strathfoyle Greenway which was officially opened earlier this year.
“The Strathfoyle Greenway has been a significant addition to community life in the area, connecting the area with the city’s wider greenway network and allowing local people to reap the health and wellbeing benefits of exercise and active travel,” he said.
“The proposals to add an additional stretch of greenway have letters of support from several local residents who consider that it will have a further positive impact on the community.”
“I look forward to the project progressing to the next stage of technical design and, subject to funding, construction works commencing onsite next year.
The Strathfoyle Greenway was officially opened by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, earlier this year and has already become one of the city’s most popular walkways, hosting close to 2,000 runners taking part in this year’s Waterside Half Marathon.
All planning application forms, drawings, letters etc. relating to this planning application are available to view on www.planningni.gov.uk.