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November 2018

Outline Planning Permission for H2 lands granted

Once the agreement for Outline Planning Permission on H2 lands was received, Braidwater set about advancing the specifics of the proposed plans.

October 2020

Plans for The Cashel announced

 Braidwater officially announced plans to invest £450m in 3,000 homes as part of ‘The Cashel’ project at Derry’s H2 lands. The plans included community buildings, schools, and retail facilities, as well as extensive green areas. In the same month, a pre-application community consultation was held online to gauge local sentiment ahead of the impending Phase 1 Reserved Matters Submission.

January 2021

Phase 1 Reserved Matters submission for The Cashel

The initial Reserved Matters submission for Phase 1 of The Cashel was lodged with Derry City and Strabane District Council in January 2021. This phase encompasses an investment of £100m and involves the development of circa 800 dwellings (mix of social, affordable, and private homes) with associated infrastructure improvements, commercial development, and open space provision.

June 2021

Media announcement: ‘Massive opportunity to grow the city sustainably’

Braidwater issued a release to media highlighting the extensive opportunities that the Cashel project could provide to the city, as well as being a catalyst for change in the North West. The mixed-use and mixed housing tenure scheme proposed for the development was emphasised, as well as the promise that the project will have a low carbon output.

May 2022

Media announcement: ‘Stunning 3D imagery highlights ambition of proposed £450m Derry housing development’

Braidwater issued a release to media in collaboration with Apex Housing which showcased stunning CGI imagery of how the eventual £450m Cashel project might look. The piece also highlighted the project’s ambition, including plans to build communities featuring a high street, schools, communal spaces and much more.

June 2022

Planning application approval

Plans for the construction of 740 homes received approval from Derry City and Strabane District Council, marking a crucial step forward in Phase 1 of the Cashel project.

September 2023

Media announcement: ‘Commencement of significant groundworks’

The first pivotal steps to creating the vibrant urban community got underway in late 2023. Through the build, Braidwater has been actively collaborating with local suppliers and subcontractors to deliver the initial phase of the project.

April 2024

Media announcement: ‘Parts of Coshquin and Whitehouse Roads to close permanently to facilitate the Cashel development’

As groundworks for the Cashel project continue, Braidwater issued a release to media announcing that parts of the Coshquin and Whitehouse Road were to close permanently. This was a necessary step to ensure the construction of essential infrastructure, including a new road vital for the project’s progression.

Building a Thriving Community for All

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WELCOME TO THE CASHEL
A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION

Step into The Cashel, where a vibrant new chapter in family living begins. Imagine a new community where every corner is designed with families in mind—where neighbours greet you as you stroll through tree-lined streets, and children enjoy playing in scenic green parks. Here, the heartbeat of the community pulses through lively cafés, bustling with conversation, and modern retail spaces offer conveniences right at your doorstep.

This pioneering development will be the first of its kind seeking to deliver a large-scale, mixed-use, and mixed housing tenure pilot scheme, not only in the Northwest but across the entirety of Northern Ireland.

Sustainability is at the heart of The Cashel. We are committed to reducing the project’s carbon footprint with eco-friendly practices and biodiversity initiatives, ensuring that our development enhances lives while protecting the environment for future generations.

HOUSING TENURES

Private
Housing

Owned and occupied by the purchaser.

Affordable Private Housing

These are smaller starter homes offered by Braidwater to allow lower income purchasers the opportunity to purchase their own home.

Private Rented Sector (PRS)

Dwellings which are privately owned by a landlord and rented by tenants.

Social
Housing

Social rented housing to be provided through a registered Housing Association.

HOMES MADE FOR LIVING

Designed with 21st century living in mind, The Cashel boasts four carefully constructed character areas, each with their own identity to match their residents’ lifestyles.

Select an area below to find out more.

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  • City Gateway

  • Derryowen

  • Hamilton's Plan

  • The Parklands

    ‘Parklands’ is the largest character area which forms the central core of the new neighbourhood. It offers a carefully considered village-style design, with plenty of greenery dotted around its vicinity.

  • High Street

    With community at the heart, The Cashel will have it's own High Street, serving as a bustling hub compromising a mix of uses, such as convenience retail store, cafés/restaurants, retail units, office units, gym and community centre.

  • Highfield - Grianan View

  • Riverglen Lower (The Valley

    The Riverglen Character Area has been designed to complement the adjacent ‘Parklands’ area, while remaining distinctive with a more restrained streetscape. The ‘Riverglen’ includes simpler design elements which respects the scale, setting and identity of the character area within the wider scheme.

  • The Farm

    Reflecting traditional agricultural forms and layout, ‘The Farm’ is a small pocket of development which has been designed to deliver a particular design sequence. Located at the top of the upper linear park, it features an apartment building called the ‘farmhouse’. The building cluster utilises its unique location within the surrounding ‘Parklands’ character area.

  • The Paddocks

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  • The Ridge

  • Town Park

THE PROJECT IN NUMBERS

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Project
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Have your say

We’d love to hear from you! As part of this ongoing project, feedback is critical to deliver insights that shape our community. Please take a moment to download our proposal document and share your thoughts in our quick survey below.

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THE HEART OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Influenced by the characters of traditional village high streets across Ireland, the high street will create a space for the community to thrive, where people of all ages and backgrounds connect. As well as bringing neighbours together, this hub unlocks substantial economic and commercial opportunities that enhances the local landscape.

Convenience retail store
Office Units
Cafes/Restaurants
Live/work units
Retail units
Gym and Community centre

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the project, you can contact our engagement partner Gray’s Communications.

We appreciate that you may have questions about The Cashel project. If you are interested in finding out more information, please fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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CONTACT US

We appreciate that you may have questions about The Cashel project. If you are interested in finding out more information, please fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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DEVELOPED BY BRAIDWATER

We have been delivering high value projects for our clients for over four decades. With the emphasis on communication, attention to detail and cost management, we understand the importance of innovation and professionalism from people who share that vision.

Today we operate with a confidence that stems from longevity and experience. It’s allowed us to embrace ambitions and challenging projects in private homebuilding, residences for rent, social housing, and large-scale commercial schemes.

Times have certainly changed in Braidwater’s first 40 years, yet the traditional values on which the company was built remain as important today as they ever were.

If you would like to find out more about the Braidwater Group, visit our website.

TAKE THE SURVEY

TAKE THE SURVEY

Upon learning about the proposed plans for the H2 lands, how supportive of the project would you deem yourself to be?

ON A SCALE OF 1-10 HOW IMPORTANT ARE THESE ASPECTS OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TO YOU?

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT?