11th November 2025
Quality Submissions Guide Consultation
We’re launching a public consultation on our new Quality Submissions Guide, designed to help applicants and agents provide the right information from the start of the planning process.
The Guide includes a Planning Application Validation Checklist. The legislative background and guidance on Planning Application Validation Checklists is provided by the Department of Infrastructure, through Development Management Practice Note 8 – Planning Application Validation Checklists, and can be viewed here
By improving the quality of applications at the outset, we can:
✅ Process applications more efficiently
✅ Engage meaningfully with consultees earlier
✅ Reduce unnecessary delays
The guide sets out:
📋 The basic information required for all applications
📑 Additional supporting information linked to our Local Development Plan Strategy 2032
💡 Helpful examples for different types of applications
We want to hear your views before the new guide is implemented.
📢 Have your say and help shape a more effective, transparent planning process for our district.
👉 Download to read the draft guide and share your feedback through [email protected]
📅 Consultation closes on – 6th January 2026
8th October 2025
Community stakeholder engagement events on Supplementary Planning Guidance documents (SPGs)
The Council is holding two community stakeholder engagement events on its Supplementary Planning Guidance documents (SPGs) which are currently open for consultation on the Council’s website at the following link: https://www.derrystrabane.com/subsites/ldp
The events are drop-in sessions and will enable engagement with Planning team on any questions or suggestions on the SPGs.
Two events are being held:
- 16th October 2025 2-4pm in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall
- 23rd October 2025 2-4pm in Brooke Park Leisure Centre
Please contact the Planning Department on 02871 253253 or [email protected] to register your attendance in advance of both sessions.