How long do planning decisions take near Creggan?

The average planning decision time near Creggan is 98 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Creggan?

The planning approval rate near Creggan is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Creggan?

The most common type of planning application near Creggan is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Creggan?

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Creggan, Derry Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Creggan, Derry.

Derry · Northern Ireland · settlement

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About Creggan

Creggan is a prominent housing estate situated on a hillside near the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. Nestled within the townlands of Ballymagowan and Edenballymore, it offers a unique residential landscape that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Derry City and Strabane
Parliamentary constituency: Foyle
LSOA: The_Moor_C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Creggan.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Creggan.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Creggan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Creggan.

- 11 Glassagh Park Londonderry BT48 9QJ
Single storey side extension to existing property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Creggan in Derry

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Creggan a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Creggan

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Creggan. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Creggan may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 98 days, decisions near Creggan take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Creggan were full planning applications (8), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 89% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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