A planning permission application has been submitted to build a residential development of 115 houses with detached domestic garages on a site close to the MOT Centre in Enniskillen. The application details that the development would consist of 30 detached houses, 85 semi detached houses, landscaping, open space and a equipped children’s play area. 

 The proposed development is listed to be built at the Coa Road, Enniskillen close to Crannog Way and the DVA Vehicle Test centre. 

Sara Boyd, of Turning Point Property Sales has welcomed the proposed plans for the new development saying, “This proposed new development is excellent news for the housing market in Enniskillen and County Fermanagh as a whole. While there are currently a number of new developments underway in Enniskillen there is still an underlying shortage of turn-key homes within the area. 

“This development would be extremely beneficial for the local economy, primarily creating a number of jobs and would increase the overall number of properties available for purchase within the local market.”

The application is currently under consideration by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and a decision will be made about the application in the coming months.

Local Cllr Paul Blake believes this development is a great opportunity for the town, and anyone hoping to purchase  new home in the future.

“Enniskillen is crying out for this as long as it is affordable housing for local people – there is very much a demand for it here. 

“It is a very positive reflection on Enniskillen that people are trying to invest in the area, and shows how we are moving forward especially in the face of Brexit.

“If there is an interest in developing 115 houses, then that is very positive and provides more housing for people especially first time buyers.

“A lot of people are getting to the stage where they are looking to move and when there is a prospect of coming up, on the new road, just on the edge of town, it will hopefully boost things.”