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Redevelopment of existing filling station and garage / workshops and ancillary spaces to provide proposed purpose built…

Desmond Motors Ltd 173 Strand Road/Duncreggan Road Londonderry BT48 7PU
Reference
LA11/2025/0818/PAN
Status
PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS ACCEPTABLE
Application type
Proposal of Application Notice
Location
Desmond Motors Ltd 173 Strand Road/Duncreggan Road Londonderry BT48 7PU
Council
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Received
21 Nov 2025
Added
3 Dec 2025
Last updated
9 Jan 2026

Full proposal: Redevelopment of existing filling station and garage / workshops and ancillary spaces to provide proposed purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) of 344 student bed spaces

Planning history at this location

10 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • LA11/2026/0396/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    REDEVELOPMENT OF PETROL FILLING STATION (PFS) GARAGES/WORKSHOPS AND COAL DEPOT DRIVE THRU TO PROVIDE PURPOSE BUILT MANAGED STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (PBMSA) BUILDI…
    173 Strand Road Duncreggan Road and Philip Street Londonderry BT48 7PU · 29 May 2026
  • LA11/2024/0228/F Approved
    Proposed change of use from petrol filling station to vehicle sales forecourt and conversion of ancillary shop to vehicle display area and ancillary sales offi…
    173 Strand Road Derry BT48 7PU · 12 Mar 2024
  • LA11/2015/0206/F Granted
    Retention of retail outlet for sale of coal gas cylinders turf sticks to customers arriving on site
    Part of rear of 173 Strand Road Derry accessed off Phillip Street · 27 May 2015
  • A/2014/0254/F Granted
    Retention of existing small shop unit and the reinstalment of petrol filling station involving new pumps canopy and new exit onto Strand Road
    173 Strand Road Londonderry · 14 May 2014
  • A/2007/0986/O Granted
    Demolition of existing buildings remediation of site and erection of apartment development with in curtilage car parking (readvertisement)
    173 Strand Road Londonderry · 28 Sept 2007
  • A/2006/0438/F Granted
    Demolition of existing buildings on site erection of new office and retail development including car parking and site works
    173 Strand Road Londonderry · 10 May 2006
  • A/2002/0675/O Granted
    Erection of 2 storey unit with retail and office use to replace the existing structure.
    173 Strand Road Londonderry · 27 Jun 2002
  • A/1992/0360 Granted
    Erection of shop electrical sub station and alterations to garage to convert car showroom into workshop
    173 STRAND ROAD LONDONDERRY · 2 Apr 1992
  • A/1991/0569 Granted
    Erection of internally illuminated projecting sign
    GA REPAIR CENTRE DESMOND MOTORS DUNCREGGAN ROAD LONDONDERRY · 5 Jul 1991
  • A/1988/0284 Granted
    Alterations to repair garage showroom and erection of canopy
    173 STRAND ROAD LONDONDERRY · 15 Apr 1988

Recent applications nearby

  • LA11/2026/0684/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    Alterations & extension to storage and distribution facility associated site works and oil interceptor
    4 Pennyburn Industrial Estate Londonderry BT48 0LU · 30 Sept 2026
  • LA11/2026/0429/F APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
    Erection of 25m high lattice tower ancillary development 1.8m high palisade fencing
    Lands approx. 50m north-northeast of 40 Duncreggan Road Derry BT48 0AD · 15 Jun 2026
  • LA11/2026/0395/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    REDEVELOPMENT OF CAR SHOWROOM TO PROVIDE PURPOSE BUILT MANAGED STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (PBMSA) BUILDING HOUSING 525 BEDSPACES AMENITY SPACES INCLUDING COURTYARD…
    DESMONDS CAR SHOWROOM 162 STRAND ROAD DERRY · 29 May 2026
  • LA11/2026/0288/F SITE INSPECTED
    Extension of Existing Sales and Storage Area to Rear proposed Rear Canopy and Associated Alterations.
    Home Bargains 185 Strand Road Londonderry BT48 7PU · 21 Apr 2026
  • LA11/2026/0117/F Refusal
    Removal of the 11.70-meter-high pole and its replacement with a new 18-meter-high pole for telecoms
    Footpath 25m south of 27 Rock Road Derry BT48 7NE · 23 Feb 2026
  • LA11/2026/0109/F Approved
    Proposed 1.5 Storey Garage
    3 Troy Park Londonderry BT48 7RL · 16 Feb 2026
  • LA11/2026/0075/F SITE INSPECTED
    Erection of a freestanding Street Hub comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit
    Footpath outside 141 Strand Road (Long's Supervalue) Londonderry BT48 7PB. · 2 Feb 2026
  • LA11/2026/0074/A SITE INSPECTED
    Proposed illuminated digital 75-inch LCD display screens on each side of Digital Street Hub
    Footpath outside 141 Strand Road (Long's Supervalu) Londonderry BT48 7PB · 2 Feb 2026