Austin & Co Ltd 2-6 The Diamond, Londonderry, BT48 6HR
Proposal
Proposed change of use from former Austin's department store to Class D1 (community, recreation and culture) use, providing a cultural hub building, comprising of exhibition, library, and meeting facilities. The proposals include a rear extension at first to fourth floor levels, together with associated internal and external alterations, and full refurbishment and restoration of the building. Café relocated from third floor to the fourth (top) floor
- Received
- 9 October 2026
- ReceivedReceived9 Oct
- ValidatedValidated21 Oct
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided
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About this application
This is a full planning application for a rear extension at Austin & Co Ltd 2-6 The Diamond Londonderry BT48 6HR. Derry and Strabane has handled 2,601 applications of this type. It has been with the council since 21 October 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. There are no previous applications recorded at this address. We hold 671 applications in total for the BT48 postcode area.
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Application details
- Postcode
- BT48 6HR
- Application type
- Full
Planning application dates
- Date validated
- 21 October 2026
Applicant and agent
- Applicant
- Private applicant
- Agent
- David Snodgrass
- Agent address
- 23 Hawkin Street Derry City Derry City BT48 6RE
Site constraints
Planning history at this site
1 other application at this property, newest first.
Source: Derry and Strabane
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