Northern Ireland round-up: New home starts increase by 10 per cent; Londonderry urban regeneration company to be axed

A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 24-30 October, 2015
New home starts increase by 10 per cent
The number of new home starts in Northern Ireland has increased by 10 per cent since last year, according to statistics compiled by the Department for Social Development.
The Planner
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Londonderry urban regeneration company to be axed
Londonderry's troubled urban regeneration company Ilex is to be axed next year after failing to bring in the expected private investment in the redevelopment of two former barracks, Ebrington and Fort George.
The Planner
Craigavon Bridge among 10 new listings for Derry area - Durkan
Environment minister Mark H Durkan has announced the listing of Craigavon Bridge plus nine other buildings and structures in the Derry area.
Northern Ireland Executive
Storey encourages communities in Belfast and Ballymena to have their say
Social development minister Mervyn Storey is urging residents to have their say on the future regeneration of six pilot areas in Ballymena and Belfast.
Northern Ireland Executive
Ulster University to appeal decision to build homes at Jordanstown campus
Ulster University has confirmed it will appeal the decision to prevent it building 600 homes on the site of its Jordanstown campus.
BBC News
Local company to lead on regeneration of Ulster Bar Site: Storey
Karl Development Ltd has been named as preferred developer to redevelop the vacant Ulster Bar Corner site in Antrim town centre.
Northern Ireland Executive
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