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House prices in Derry City and Strabane District Council: average £189,474, +12.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Derry City and Strabane District Council received?
Derry City and Strabane District Council received 1,502 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.
How long does Derry City and Strabane District Council take to decide applications?
Derry City and Strabane District Council takes an average of 145 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Derry City and Strabane District Council?
Derry City and Strabane District Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Derry City and Strabane District Council?
Submit your representation to Derry City and Strabane District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Derry City and Strabane District Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Derry City and Strabane District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Derry City and Strabane District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Derry City and Strabane District Council serves as the local authority for the Derry and Strabane area in Northern Ireland, established during the 2014 local government reform. It officially began functioning on 1 April 2015, following its first elections on 22 May 2014, and previously operated as a shadow authority for its predecessor councils. The council's name was updated from Derry and Strabane City Council to its current title on 24 February 2016, making it a key player in local planning applications and community development initiatives.

The council area encompasses 58 towns and villages, including Derry and Strabane. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Derry City and Strabane District Council received 1,502 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 145 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (955), outline applications (92). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Derry City and Strabane District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Derry City and Strabane District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.