Airport security extension at City Of Derry Airport, Eglinton, Londonderry

What was proposed

The application sought a single-storey rear extension to install a new x-ray machine and conveyor belt system.

“LA11/2026/0166/F APP LICATION TYPE: Full Application PROP OSAL: Proposed single storey rear extension to building LOC ATION: City Of Derry Airport, Airport Road, Eglinton, Londonderry, BT47 3GY APP LICANT: Tracy Duffy , City Of Derry Airport, Airport Road, Eglinton, Londonderry, BT47 3GY AGE NT: Shauneen Cavanagh, Gravity Architects, 69 Clarendon Street, Derry, BT48 7ER ADV ERTISEMENT: 24 th and 26 th March 2026 STA TUTORY EXPIRY: 11 th April 2026 REC OMMENDATION: Approval…”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is within the operational airport, beside the runway, outside Derry’s development limits and approximately 1.89 kilometres from Eglinton village.

“There are no trees or landscape features on this site which will be impacted by this proposal. Therefore, it is unlikely that this proposal will adversely affect a priority species or their habitat which is afforded protection. Site and Surrounding Area 4.1 The site as outlined by the red line boundary comprises of lands within the City of Derry Airport.”

“Si te Constraints 5.1 The site is located within the grounds of the operational City of Derry Airport; Neighbour Notifications 6.1 Press advertisement has been carried out in line with the Council’s statutory duty. There are no neighbours located within the statutory 90m of the application site. Relevant History 7.1 The following planning applications are deemed to be of relevance to the current proposal:”

Officer report

Earlier airport permissions

Earlier permissions included a runway-side terminal extension, airport operational areas, fencing, runway works and an aircraft maintenance facility.

“Planning Application Reference: A/2013/00701/F Decision: Permission Granted Development Description: Proposed single storey extension to existing Terminal Building (runway side) to create passenger holding areas Decision Date: 2 nd August 2013”

“Planning Application Reference: A/2003/0868/F Decision: Permission Granted Development Description: Erection of aircraft maintenance facility, (including two aircraft hangars, facilities building (2 storey), aircraft apron, car park, security fence, storm water retention pond & site perimeter security fence Decision Date: 22 nd August 2005 8.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Environmental Health, the airport and NIEA raised no objections subject to conditions, while the Civil Aviation Authority had no objection.

“Consultee Responses 9.1 Environmental Health Section (EHS) – no objections subject to condition…”

“City of Derry Airport - no objection subject to conditions…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Senior Planning Officer presented the application and provided an overview of its background.

The decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions set out in the officer report.

“LA11/2026/0166/F - Proposed single storey rear extension to building at City Of Derry Airport, Airport Road, Eglinton, Londonderry, BT47 3GY Councillor Boyle and Alderman Morris declared an interest with the above application and left the meeting. The Senior Planning Officer presented the above application, details of which were previously circulated to Members.”

Minutes