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DELAY

Tillie and Henderson was knocked down, without permission, in 2003 after a series of fires. Since then, the site has remained vacant. Lord Rana, the owner, says he wants to put up a hotel. But he told Jenny Witt that the delay is down to the planners. Planners, however completely reject the suggestion that they delayed any planning application. Lord Rana spoke to Jenny Witt.

NO APPLICATION

Planners say they do not have a planning application for the Tillie and Henderson site. Divisional Planning Manager, Mary McIntyre, spoke to Joe Doran.

EXCEPTIONAL

Jim Foster of the Foyle Civic Trust says the two former factory sites at the Craigavon Bridge are of "quite exceptional" strategic importance. He says it's up to their owners to bring forward planning proposals.

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PLANNERS' STATEMENT

The Planning Service said: "We have always agreed the uses on this site could be hotel, residential, etc. It is a city centre site. However, design is crucial. There is a need to respect the adjacent listed building, the Walled city Conservation Area and the key location at entrance to the city. We would be happy to engage with the company to assist them in bringing forward an acceptable scheme."