Development Management(DM)

On 1st April 2015, planning powers transferred to Derry City and Strabane District Council. 

The Council now has powers of Development Management and Local Development Plan (LDP), as well as Enforcement.  The Development Management Team is responsible for processing planning applications for our District.

What Is Development Management?

Development Management is the process through which applications are considered. The Council is now responsible for making decisions on the majority of planning applications in the District, as well as Listed Building applications, consent for works in a Conservation Area, works to protected trees and advertising consent.