Radius Housing marks completion of 40 new developments

Radius Housing has marked the completion of a new development, Daisyfield Court on the Letterkenny Road, Derry, helping to meet acute housing need in the city. The development, comprised of townhouses and apartments, will delivers 40 new homes and house up to 114 people in the city.

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Ruairí McHugh, attended the site to officially open the development, which will provide high-quality, accessible homes in a central location close to key services and transport links, as well as delivering wheelchair accessible apartments to deliver upon specific local needs.

The £8.25 million scheme delivered in partnership with our developers GEDA, provides a mixed range of family and accessible accommodation across the Letterkenny Road site in Derry. The total breakdown of the homes included in the development is:

• 12 three-person, two-bedroom townhouses
• 12 three-person, two-bedroom Category 1 apartments
• 8 three-person, two-bedroom apartments
• 4 two-person, one-bedroom apartments
• 2 two-person, one-bedroom wheelchair accessible apartments and
• 2 three-person, two-bedroom wheelchair accessible apartments.

The total development costs for the site exceeded £8.25 million, including private investment that exceeded £3.3 million. Work began on site on 28 March 2024 and was completed on 19 February 2026. The finished site was delivered by GEDA as our developer, with AG Crawford acting as Employer’s Agent.

As part of Radius’s commitment to sustainable living and green travel, travel cards will be provided to residents, supporting access to public transport and reducing reliance on private car use.

John McLean, Chief Executive, Radius Housing, said:

“This development is about real delivery for a city that has an acute housing need. Radius Housing’s Daisyfield Court development will provide safe, high-quality homes for individuals and families who need them most, right in the heart of Derry. The mix of homes here, including accessible and wheelchair-designed accommodation, reflects our commitment to meeting a wide range of housing needs and ensuring people can live independently and with dignity.

“Our mission is to ensure that people all across Northern Ireland can live good lives in their communities, and to respond to whatever needs those communities might have. Developments like this show what can be achieved through strong partnerships and sustained investment, and we’re proud to play our part in supporting Derry’s growth, inclusion and long-term wellbeing.”