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Fort George: Proposal for application notice for outline planning application.
An outline planning application for Derry's Fort George site has been submitted by Stormont's Department for Communities (DfC).
The Department has submitted the Proposal for Application Notice (PAN) in relation to an application for Outline Planning for the Strand Road site.
The site is owned by the Department for Communities (DfC) and the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT).
The Department has been working in conjunction with the Trust regarding their plans for a health & care centre, with the Trust submitting a Full Planning Application for the proposed Cityside Health and Care Centre and Multi-Storey Carpark at the end of July 2025.
DfC is currently finalising plans for an Outline Planning Application for the regeneration of the remaining DfC-owned plots for a future mixed-use development.
Communities Minister Lyons said: “My department’s vision for the Fort George site is of a vibrant mixed-use development that will accommodate a range of potential uses and become a thriving and attractive place where people will want to visit.
“The PAN description submitted ensures flexibility for a range of potential uses, such as office, residential and student accommodation, hotel, leisure, retail, cafes, bars, and restaurants.
"The regeneration of the site will support employment, investment, and placemaking outcomes for the residents of and visitors to Derry, with high quality public realm linking the site to the existing Quay trail, greenway, and the wider city.
"It is envisaged that Outline Planning will provide a framework for a wide range of uses, ultimately however it will be up to the market to decide the ultimate end uses that best serve the City.”
The Department plans to hold public information events regarding the planning application process early in 2026, details regarding these will be available at a later date.
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