Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee has approved outline planning permission a new service station in the Drumahoe area of the city.

Proposed by W&J Chambers Limited the development will include a filling station, car wash, café, restaurant, shop, tourist information and toilet facilities.

The facility will serve the A6 Derry to Belfast road and will include an amenity / picnic area for users and parking area for cars, motorhomes and coaches.

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Chair of Council’s Planning Committee, Councillor Sean Mooney, said:

"This approval is positive news for the city, particularly for residents in Drumahoe and commuters from Derry to Belfast.

"The completed development will create jobs for the area, upgraded facilities for the residents of Drumahoe and added convenience for people travelling to and from Belfast.

"Significantly, the development includes HGV or PVC rest / parking facilities which don’t currently exist anywhere else in the North West and will allow them to access secure parking during mandatory rest periods as well as shower facilities.

"This development is also of vital importance in the development of the Council area as a tourism destination making it easier for coach operators to stop in the city."