How many planning applications has Fermanagh and Omagh District Council received?

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council received 691 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 97%.

How long does Fermanagh and Omagh District Council take to decide applications?

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council takes an average of 65 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 Fermanagh and Omagh District Council?

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council approves 97% of planning applications, compared to a national average of approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council?

Submit your representation to Fermanagh and Omagh District 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 Fermanagh and Omagh District Council planning portal.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Planning Applications

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Region: Northern Ireland

About Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is the local authority for most of southwest Northern Ireland, established on 1 April 2015 following the merger of Fermanagh District Council and Omagh District Council. The council held its inaugural election on 22 May 2014, operating as a shadow authority prior to its official formation. This council is key for anyone researching planning applications in the region, as it oversees local development and land use regulations.

Governance

Chair: Barry McElduff (Sinn Féin), since | leader2_type = Deputy Chair

Founded: 1 April 2015

Last election: 18 May 2023

Political composition: Sinn Féin (21)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Fermanagh and Omagh District 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: Fermanagh and Omagh
Parliamentary constituency: Fermanagh and South Tyrone
LSOA: Erne_West_D

Crime Statistics

95 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 35
violent-crime: 25
shoplifting: 12
criminal-damage-arson: 8
drugs: 7
other-theft: 5
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Fermanagh and Omagh District 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 Fermanagh and Omagh District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

A brief summary of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

The Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area recorded 95 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 65 towns and villages, including Enniskillen. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Planning Applications

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Whether you're a resident checking Fermanagh and Omagh District 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 Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 691 planning applications Fermanagh and Omagh District Council received. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council were full planning applications (437), outline applications (147), discharge of conditions (47). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 623 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 288 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Withdrawn: 8 applications
Awaiting decision: 395 applications

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