200 homes planned for Doran’s Hill site in Newry

The site plan comprising 200 units is substantially unchanged from an approval submitted by the previous owners.

Updates to house types on the site layout have been noted. The new owners intend to submit an application for ‘Phase One’ of the development comprising of 24 units shortly, to get the project started.

Paul O’Rourke from Lotus Homes said, “We are very pleased to be bringing these much-needed quality, affordable homes to the Newry area. We recently completed a development at Hillcrest Village in Bessbrook which has proved extremely popular with the local community.”

Mr O’Rourke continued, “We know that comprehensive community engagement in relation to this site has taken place over the years and we intend to continue with this.

"We are hosting a community engagement session in October as part of the process. We look forward to speaking to local residents and representatives about the opportunity this presents for the area.

“We hope that with a positive response from Planning Service, to the amendments proposed, we will be on site for ‘Phase One’ early 2025. We believe it will take in the region of five years to complete the development. This includes a new spine route through the site which will replace part of Watson’s Road; offering significant improvements in road safety.”