Derry, Derry Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Derry, Derry.
Derry · Northern Ireland · City
About Derry
Derry, also known as Londonderry, is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland, situated in County Londonderry along both sides of the River Foyle. The city comprises the historic walled area and Cityside on the west bank, while Waterside lies to the east, connected by two road bridges and a footbridge. This vibrant urban landscape offers diverse opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its rich history and modern development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Causeway Coast and Glens
- Parliamentary constituency: East Londonderry
- LSOA: Benbradagh_E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Derry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Derry.
- 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 Derry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Derry.
- - 16 Pine Street, Londonderry, BT47 6HB
Proposed change of use from dwelling to 4 bed HMO
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - On the footpath outside No. 53 Clooney Terrace, Londonderry, BT47 6AP
Erection of a freestanding street hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - On the pavement outside no.53 Clooney Terrace Londonderry BT47 6AP
Proposed Illuminated Digital 75-inch LCD Dislay Screens on each side of Digital Street Hub
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Block A (F2) lands located adjacent to Building 117, Ebrington, Limavady Road, Derry/Londonderry
Erection of residential block to provide 24no. apartments (amendments to Block A approved under LA11/2023/1821/F)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 5 Limavady Road Derry BT47 6JU
Change of use and extension to existing storage building to new office accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-08-09
View full details - - 11 Clooney Park Gardens, Londonderry, BT47 6NU
Proposed two-storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 48 Bonds Street, Londonderry, BT47 6EF
proposed 2 storey rear extension and first floor gable window to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Buildings 45/46 & 49 Ebrington Square, to the rear of 8-18 Browning Drive, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 6GZ
Discharge of condition No. 13 of planning permission SPD/2024/0032/RM - Relating to programme of archaeological works
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 17 Bond's Hill, Londonderry, BT47 6DW (further revised supporting statement)
Change of use from residential dwelling to 10-room HMO including second floor extension to rear return. Change of use from existing rear outbuilding to two studio apartments.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-10-05
View full details - - 17 Bond's Hill, Londonderry, BT47 6DW
Change of use from residential dwelling to 10-room HMO including second floor extension to rear return. Change of use from existing rear outbuilding to two studio apartments.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-10-05
View full details - - Vacant lands situated off St Columbs Road, Derry opposite the former Ebrington Barracks Site in the townland of Ebrington Ward, Londonderry
Discharge of condition Nos. 5 & 9 of planning permission LA11/2022/0525/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Building 118 and adjacent lands to the east and west (including lands adjacent to Building 117), Limavady Road, Derry/Londonderry
Discharge of condition No. 10 of planning permission LA11/2023/1821/F - Relating to Construction Environmental Management Plan 10. Prior to commencement of the development hereby approved, a detailed
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Buildings 45/46 & 49 Ebrington Square, to the rear of 8-18 Browning Drive, Derry/Londonderry BT47 6GZ
Change of Use of former military buildings, including alterations & extension, to provide a Maritime Museum and Archive, parking, landscaping and associated works (Renewal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: NI Strategic Planning | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Walled City Brewery 70 Ebrington Square Ebrington Londonderry BT47 6FA
Single storey extension into courtyard of existing single storey detached building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - 8 Browning Drive, Londonderry, BT47 6HN
Proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 67-69 Ebrington Square Ebrington Londonderry BT47 6FA
Discharge of conditions 2: Parking Provision and 4: Traffic Management Plan, of LA11/2017/0862/F
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Lands adjacent and to the West of the entrance to St. Columb's Road Waterside Derry BT47 6JY
The front entrance portico design has changed from pitched to flat roof. The rear elevation has had the proportions of the windows revised to be more in keeping with a traditional Gate Lodge design. T
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Derry in Derry
Derry, also known as Londonderry, is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland, situated in County Londonderry along both sides of the River Foyle. The city comprises the historic walled area and Cityside on the west bank, while Waterside lies to the east, connected by two road bridges and a footbridge. This vibrant urban landscape offers diverse opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its rich history and modern development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Derry a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Derry 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 Derry
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Derry. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Derry.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Derry slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Derry were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (15), advertising consent (8). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 55 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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