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Proposed change of use from former Austin's department store to Class D1 (community, recreation and culture) use, providing a cultural hub building, comprising of exhibition, library, and meeting facilities. The proposals include a rear extension at first to fourth floor levels, together with associated internal and external alterations, and full refurbishment and restoration of the building. Café relocated from third floor to the fourth (top) floor.

Austin & Co Ltd, 2-6 The Diamond, Derry, BT48 6HR

Consultation OpenReference: LA11/2026/0622/LBCDerry City and Strabane District Council

Application location

Austin & Co Ltd, 2-6 The Diamond, Derry, BT48 6HR

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Application summary

Status
Consultation Open
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Derry City and Strabane District Council

Application overview

Proposed change of use from former Austin's department store to Class D1 (community, recreation and culture) use, providing a cultural hub building, comprising of exhibition, library, and meeting facilities. The proposals include a rear extension at first to fourth floor levels, together with associated internal and external alterations, and full refurbishment and restoration of the building. Café relocated from third floor to the fourth (top) floor.

Proposal details

Reference
LA11/2026/0622/LBC
Alternative references
PP-14677565
Ward
City Walls
Agent
Mullarkey Pedersen Architects

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Documents 55 of 55

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form3 Sept 2026View
Historic Environment Division (HED) responseConsultation Responses23 Sept 2026View
Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor3 Sept 2026View
Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor3 Sept 2026View
Design & Access StatementOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Structural Engineering Report - RedactedOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Fabric Conditioning Report - RedactedOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
M&E Stage 1 ReportOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Damp & Timber Inspection Report - RedactedOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Windows Condition PhotographsOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Internal Condition PhotographsOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Conservation Management PlanOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Maintenance PlanOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Outline Specification ReportOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
External Condition PhotographsOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Structural InvestigationOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Fabric Condition Report - RedactedOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Planning StatementOther Supporting Information3 Sept 2026View
Existing Block PlanSite Layout or Block Plan3 Sept 2026View
Proposed Block PlanSite Layout or Block Plan3 Sept 2026View
Site Location PlanSite Location Plan3 Sept 2026View
Existing Sections 1.1Cross Sections3 Sept 2026View
Existing Sections 2.2Cross Sections3 Sept 2026View
Existing Sections 3.3Cross Sections3 Sept 2026View
Existing Sections 4.4Cross Sections3 Sept 2026View
Proposed Sections 1.1Cross Sections3 Sept 2026View
Proposed Sections 2.2 & 3.3Cross Sections3 Sept 2026View
Existing North East ElevationExisting Elevations3 Sept 2026View
Existing North West ElevationExisting Elevations3 Sept 2026View
Existing South West ElevationExisting Elevations3 Sept 2026View
Existing South East Elevation UnfoldedExisting Elevations3 Sept 2026View
Existing Ground FP EnablingExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing 1st FP EnablingExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing 2nd FP EnablingExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing 3rd FP EnablingExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing 4th FP EnablingExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing Basement FPExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing Ground FPExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing 1st FPExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing Mezzanine FPExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing 2nd FPExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing 3rd FPExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Existing 4th FPExisting Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Proposed North East ElevationProposed Elevations3 Sept 2026View
Proposed North West ElevationProposed Elevations3 Sept 2026View
Proposed South West ElevationProposed Elevations3 Sept 2026View
Proposed South East Elevation UnfoldedProposed Elevations3 Sept 2026View
Proposed Basement FPProposed Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Proposed 1st FPProposed Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Proposed Ground FPProposed Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Proposed 2nd FPProposed Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Proposed 3rd FPProposed Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Proposed 4th FPProposed Floor Plans3 Sept 2026View
Proposed Roof PlanRoof Details3 Sept 2026View
Existing Roof PlanRoof Details3 Sept 2026View

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Consultation Open
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