Culmore, Derry Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Culmore, Derry.
Derry · Northern Ireland · settlement
Planning applications in Culmore are administered by Derry City And Strabane District Council. View the full Derry City And Strabane District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Culmore
Culmore is a vibrant village and townland located at the mouth of the River Foyle in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. As part of the Derry and Strabane district, it had a population of 3,465 according to the 2011 Census, making it an important area for planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Derry City and Strabane
- Parliamentary constituency: Foyle
- LSOA: Foyleside_F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Culmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Culmore.
- 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 Culmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Culmore.
- - 190 Culmore Road Culmore BT48 8JH
Retention of temporary trailer and container for the storage and sale of bagged coal and other products.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 30 Belvoir Park Londonderry BT48 8PQ
Conversion of garage into personal office and gym
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Culmore Hub 32-34 Culmore Point Road BT48 8JW
Demolition of single storey office and new single storey proposed extension with small loft office
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-08-31
View full details - - Hollybush Primary School, 10 Ardan Road, Londonderry, BT48 8JN
Retention of temporary modular teaching unit (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Castello, 149 Culmore Road, Ballynashallog, Londonderry, BT48 8JH
Proposed front, side & rear 2.5 storey extensions to dwelling as well as internal alterations and solar panels on the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-03-15
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A brief summary of Culmore in Derry
Culmore is a vibrant village and townland located at the mouth of the River Foyle in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. As part of the Derry and Strabane district, it had a population of 3,465 according to the 2011 Census, making it an important area for planning applications and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Culmore a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Culmore planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Culmore
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Culmore. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 116 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Culmore may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 116 days, decisions near Culmore 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 Culmore were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 91% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.