Former Faughan Valley High School, Drumahoe Road,

From measurements taken on Spatial NI, we understand the land and properties measure as below.

Site area
4.5 acres 1.82 hectares

Listed Section of Building
12,400 Sq. Ft. 1,152 Sq. M. (Image 2 in gallery)

Remaining Building
25,500 Sq. ft. 4,227 Sq. M.

We note from a review of the NI Listed Buildings Database that part of the main two-storey school building is Grade B2 listed.

The listed portion of the building has been outlined in yellow (Image 3 in gallery).

The relevant extract from the NI Listed Buildings Database is as follows;

Listed building reference: HB01/06/016

Extent of listing: School building (includes main entrance gate, piers and screen wall)

Listing: Grade B2

Date of listing: 21/7/1995

We note the following summary from the Listing;

An asymmetrical school built c.1958 to designs in the ‘International Modern’ style by Noel Campbell.

Although later additions to some extent compromise its architectural integrity, the school remains one of the best examples of its type from the post-war period, when economical construction was a necessity and innovative design solutions led to greater efficiency.

The interplay of two and three storey volumes demonstrate a planned three-dimensional relationship between the spaces with a system of proportion that is consistently rigorous inside and out.

Large expanses of curtain glazing, pilotis and a restrained use of sandstone cladding provide strong modernist references and whilst the building is deliberately simple and without decoration, a few key organic elements such as the entrance canopy, the timber clad curved water tank on the roof and the stairwell ballustrading lift the design above basic functionality.

As an intact example of a school by an architect who was noted for the modern idiom in which he worked, this building is somewhat rare. It also has important social value for the local community.

Zoning

The land falls within the Derry Area Plan 2011 and is located within the Development Limit.

We understand the land is currently zoned as ‘Existing Recreation and Open Space’, however there is previous outline planning on the land for residential development.

Planning Applications

After reviewing Planning NI, we note the following key planning application;

Application: Mixed-use development to include semi-detached residential units, re-use of the former school building for apartments and community hall, multi-use games area (MUGA pitch), changing facilities, children’s play area, car parking for adjacent Primary School and associated landscaping.

Application reference: A/2010/0362/O

Application granted: 03 Apr 2012

The above application was for a larger site to include the recreational land adjacent to the subject land, outlined in green on the plan to the right.

We note a subsequent planning application for solely the recreational land was granted in 2016 and has now been built out and completed, providing the community facilities shown within the green outline on the plan (Image 4 in gallery).

Although the existing planning on the subject land is outline planning rather than full planning or reserved matters planning, we believe it may establish the precedent of residential development on the land.

We advise all interested parties to seek their own professional planning opinion on the ability to develop the land.

We understand the rates are as per the Land and Property services website, as listed below.

NAV: £30,000

Rates payable 2023/24: £19,000.86

We have been advised that the building is exempt from vacant rates due to the listed building status.

The property has an Energy Efficiency rating of C72. The full Certificate can be made available upon request.

£525,000 exclusive.

All prices, outgoings and rentals are exclusive of, but may be liable to VAT.

We understand VAT is not applicable in this sale.

Stamp duty will be the liability of the purchaser.

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For further information:

Lynn Taylor
028 9050 1556 / 07813 020 181
ltaylor@lisney-belfast.com

Ben Hollinger
028 9050 1511
bhollinger@lisney-belfast.com

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