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Planning in Lisburn and Castlereagh

Applications
1,582
received, last 2 years
Approved
90%
949 of 979 decided, last 2 years
Decision time
about 19 weeks
on average, last 2 years

House prices in Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council: average £240,737, +9.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

Data: HM Land Registry · details

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Decisions are made by Lisburn and Castlereagh City CouncilComment on an application

From Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's planning register. Figures cover the last 2 years; newest application received 13 Nov 2026.

Around Lisburn and Castlereagh

Main towns

Lisburn 43 applications in the last 12 monthsNewtownbreda 38 applications in the last 12 monthsDundonald 37 applications in the last 12 monthsCarryduff 33 applications in the last 12 monthsHillsborough 30 applications in the last 12 monthsKnockmore 25 applications in the last 12 monthsMoira 16 applications in the last 12 monthsGlenavy 6 applications in the last 12 monthsAnnahilt 5 applications in the last 12 monthsBallinderry Lower 5 applications in the last 12 monthsDrumbo 5 applications in the last 12 monthsPurdysburn 5 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in the last 12 months.

Postcode districts

BT28 180 applications in the last 12 monthsBT27 127 applications in the last 12 monthsBT8 107 applications in the last 12 monthsBT26 80 applications in the last 12 monthsBT16 56 applications in the last 12 monthsBT67 46 applications in the last 12 monthsBT17 27 applications in the last 12 monthsBT29 20 applications in the last 12 monthsBT25 15 applications in the last 12 monthsBT5 8 applications in the last 12 monthsBT24 7 applications in the last 12 monthsBT6 4 applications in the last 12 months

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About Lisburn and Castlereagh

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is a local government district in Northern Ireland, established on 1 April 2015. It encompasses the City of Lisburn and the Borough of Castlereagh, excluding certain areas that have been transferred to Belfast. For those researching planning applications, the council oversees development and land use in this vibrant region, offering insights and guidance tailored to the local community.

To comment on or object to a live application, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline. You can also search Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's planning register directly.

The council area covers 24 towns and villages, including Lisburn.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,099), outline applications (72), discharge of conditions (1). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications has Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council received?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council received 1,582 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council take to decide applications?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council takes an average of 136 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council?
Submit your representation to Lisburn and Castlereagh City 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council planning portal.