Desmonds Car Showroom, 162 Strand Road, Derry Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Redevelopment of Car Showroom to provide purpose built managed student accommodation (pbmsa) building housing 525 bedspaces, amenity spaces including courtyard, gym, quiet study area, Car parking, secure bicycle storage and site works. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 5 Oct 2026; it is now day 129. The consultation period closed on 25 Jun 2026.
Documents 29
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 12
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 5
Other documents 8
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Important details
- Council
- Derry and Strabane
- Application type
- Full
- Postcode
- BT48 7PT
- Received
- 22 May 2026
- Validated
- 29 May 2026
- Ward
- Madam's Bank
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- MKA Planning
Decision outlook
Day 129, past the statutory target. 66% of full applications in Derry and Strabane are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 2 Oct 2026.
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Consultation & key dates
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-14935714
- Neighbours
- 1 Jun 2026
- Consultation
- 29 May 2026
- Comments by
- 25 Jun 2026
- Site or press notice
- 11 Jun 2026
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