Gortnessy, Derry Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gortnessy, Derry.

Derry · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

• Admin district: Derry City and Strabane
• Parliamentary constituency: East Londonderry
• LSOA: Faughan_H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gortnessy.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Gortnessy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Gortnessy.

1. - 49 Lettershendoney Avenue, Drumahoe, BT47 3HY
   Proposed ramp to side of dwelling
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-04-25
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2. - 49 Lettershandoney Avenue, Londonderry, BT47 3HY
   Proposed ramp to side of dwelling
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Gortnessy in Derry

Gortnessy is a settlement located in Derry, Northern Ireland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gortnessy 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 Gortnessy

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Gortnessy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Gortnessy slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Gortnessy were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.