Shape the Future of Meenan Square
Have your say on the transformational redevelopment at Meenan Square
Pre-application Community Consultation
We are currently undertaking pre-application community consultation to hear your views on the proposals. During this period, we will be running a range of in-person, digital and remote consultation mechanisms, to ensure we accurately capture the views of those with an interest in the proposed development.
CGI of how the redevelopment might look
Apex Housing Association in partnership with Urban Villages Initiative (supported by The Executive Office) and Meenan Square Developments Ltd, is bringing forward plans to develop a mixed-use development comprising a community hub, and essential local amenities.
The redevelopment of Meenan Square is a multi-million-pound transformational capital project in the Derry~Londonderry Urban Village area. The aim of the scheme is to improve good relations outcomes and develop a thriving place where there has been a history of deprivation and community tension.
What is being proposed?
The proposed mixed-use regeneration scheme seeks to build:
a mixture of retail, commercial and community uses
quality public realm and landscaping
an extension to Meenan Square Road to link to Westland Street, and associated parking provision.
Where is the site?
The site is located on lands to the east of Meenan Square, north of Durrow Park, west of Lecky Road and south of Westland Street and measures approximately 0.5 hectares.
The site is located in an accessible location in close proximity to the central area of Derry City. The site was formally used for a mixture of commercial uses including a public bar, bookmakers, hair salon and hot food takeaway. The former buildings on the site have since been demolished. The public street network surrounding the former commercial buildings are also within the site boundary and form part of the proposed development.
Site location plan
About the team
Apex Housing Association
Apex Housing Association (Apex) provides and maintains around 7,000 high-quality homes and delivers support to over 16,000 tenants and residents across Northern Ireland. Its business is housing and associated care and support services, and from tiny beginnings more than half-a-century ago in Derry~Londonderry, Apex has grown into a substantial organisation with a geographical base throughout Northern Ireland. As a not-for-profit housing association, the organisation works to social enterprise principles and employs more than 600 staff.
Meenan Square Developments
Meenan Square Developments Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and will be responsible for the running of the inclusive community hub at Meenan Square, following the construction period. The development will comprise of a wide range of services and facilities for community benefit such as flexible community exhibition/cultural space, a welcoming civic square for events and activities, retail units, offices, meeting/training rooms for community use, a multi-use hall, youth facilities and accommodation for a range of organisations providing vital community services, guidance and support.
Urban Villages
The Urban Villages Initiative is a headline action within the NI Executive’s Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC) Strategy and is overseen by the Executive Office.
The Urban Villages Initiative is designed to improve good relations outcomes and develop thriving places where there has been a history of deprivation and community tension.
The Initiative is delivered across five Urban Villages areas, including The Bogside, Fountain and Bishop Street (Derry/Londonderry).
Explore our proposals
If you would like to order a printed hard copy of our proposals, please call us on our Freephone hotline 0808 1688 296. We can also share a proposal pack via email. To order one, simply send an email requesting a digital information pack to contact@meenansquareconsultation.com
Give us a call
If you would like a member of the team to explain our proposals over the phone, you can call our Freephone consultation hotline on 0808 1688 296. A member of the team will call you back and will be able to answer any questions you have about the development.
Join our public information event
We hosted a public information event in the Pilots Row Youth Centre, Rossville Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6LP on Thursday 20 June, 3pm – 7pm. Members of the project team were on hand to listen to your comments and answer your questions.
Chat to our Team
You can use the live chat function on this website to talk to a member of the project team who will be available Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm to respond to your queries.
Watch our public information webinar
A webinar took place on Tuesday 25 June at 6pm-7pm. Members of the project team presented the proposals and were be available to answer questions.