How many planning applications has Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council received?

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council received 986 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.

How long does Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council take to decide applications?

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council takes an average of 114 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council?

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council approves 94% of planning applications, compared to a national average of approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council planning portal.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Planning Applications

Search and explore Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Northern Ireland

About Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is a local authority in Northern Ireland, formed on 1 April 2015. It encompasses the scenic northern coast and serves a population of 141,745 residents, as recorded in the 2021 census. This council was created by merging the former Ballymoney, Coleraine, Limavady, and Moyle councils, making it a key player in local planning and development initiatives.

Governance

Chair: Councillor Oliver McMullan (Sinn Féin), since | members = 40

Founded: 1 April 2015

Last election: 18 May 2023

Political composition: DUP (13)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

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Area Information

Admin district: Causeway Coast and Glens
Parliamentary constituency: East Londonderry
LSOA: Coleraine_B

Crime Statistics

197 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 83
violent-crime: 60
criminal-damage-arson: 13
shoplifting: 13
drugs: 7
other-theft: 6
burglary: 4
vehicle-crime: 4
possession-of-weapons: 3
other-crime: 3
public-order: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

26 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Monitoring Stations

2 flood monitoring stations near Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

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A brief summary of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

The Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area recorded 197 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 26 towns and villages, including Coleraine. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area. Unlike the official Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 986 planning applications Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council received. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 114 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 114 days, decisions in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council were full planning applications (626), discharge of conditions (116), outline applications (103). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 957 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 553 applications
Refused: 18 applications
Withdrawn: 16 applications
Awaiting decision: 399 applications

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