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72 Great James Street, Londonderry, BT48 7DE

Awaiting decision Derry City and Strabane LA11/2024/0851/F Full

Works: Extension

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Proposal

Change of use of outbuilding associated with educational facility to short-term let tourist accommodation with extension and alterations. (amended description)

As published by the council, reference LA11/2024/0851/F

Application record

Reference
LA11/2024/0851/F
Type
Full
Status
Consultation Open
Received
13 Nov 2024
Validated
18 Nov 2024
Ward
Northland
Postcode
BT48 7DE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Derry City and Strabane register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024.

  • LA11/2026/0627/DCA Awaiting decision

    72 Great James Street, Londonderry, BT48 7DE

    Demolition of existing two storey rear extension

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • LA11/2024/0855/F Awaiting decision

    72 Great James Street, Londonderry, BT48 7DE

    Change of use from educational facility to 11-bed HMO.

    Submitted 13 Nov 2024 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Nov 2024

    Received by Derry City and Strabane

  2. 18 Nov 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 January 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Derry City and Strabane took a median of 100 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

23 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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Nearby applications

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  • 72 Great James Street, Londonderry, BT48 7DE

    LA11/2024/0855/F Submitted 13 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jan

    Change of use from educational facility to 11-bed HMO.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 20 docs

  • 72 Great James Street, Londonderry, BT48 7DE

    LA11/2026/0627/DCA Submitted 26 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

    Demolition of existing two storey rear extension

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 12 docs

  • 3 Princes Street Londonderry, BT48 7EY

    LA11/2025/0136/F Submitted 24 Feb 2025 50 yards away

    Proposed Change of Use from Bed and Breakfast Accommodation to House in Multiple Occupation

    Granted Full applications 25 docs

  • 69 Great James Street, Londonderry, BT48 7DG

    LA11/2026/0507/F Submitted 7 Jul 2026 100 yards away

    Retrospective planning permission for the replacement of existing timber sliding-sash windows with uPVC sliding-sash windows and replacement of skylight roof windows.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

  • The Derby Bar 63A 63B Great James Street 39 Lower Road Derry BT48 7DF

    LA11/2021/0801/LBC Submitted 7 Jul 2021 100 yards away

    Installation of retractable awning on supports fixed to the ground to the rear of the bar

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

  • 48 Clarendon Street (Clarendon Legal Solicitors) Londonderry BT48 7ET

    LA11/2026/0176/LBC Submitted 2 Mar 2026 100 yards away

    The removal of PVC windows and replacement with timber sash windows

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs

In Derry City and Strabane

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    Received 16 Jan, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA11/2026/0269/F Granted

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    Received 30 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA11/2026/0731/F Awaiting decision

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    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • LA11/2026/0306/F Granted

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    Received 14 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA11/2026/0729/F Awaiting decision

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    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications