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Derry: Plans for old Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre site could create 100 jobs

UK · 2026-10-07

Key takeaway

TJ Morris (Home Bargains) plans £8.5m retail-led mixed-use development at former Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre in Londonderry

  1. Step 1 · The triggerTJ Morris submits planning for £8.5m Home Bargains store, café and garden centre at former Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onplanning approval triggers construction procurement and local labour demand
  3. Step 3 · Knock-oncompeting independent retailers face footfall diversion as discount general merchandise and seasonal gardening concentration rises
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youlocal construction subcontractors and suppliers see demand uplift during build; independent retailers see margin pressure post-opening

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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