Newbuildings housing scheme downscaled

PLANS for a new housing development in Newbuildings have been downscaled.

An application for a 166 unit development between Primity Crescent, Primity Park, Silverbrook Park and the Gortinure Road has been reduced by 11 units.

Planners received an amended application for a 155 unit development immediately to the east of existing housing in the village.

The developer intends building 12 detached houses, 86 semi-detached houses and 57 townhouses.