How many planning applications has Mid Ulster District Council received?

Mid Ulster District Council received 945 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Mid Ulster District Council take to decide applications?

Mid Ulster District Council takes an average of 98 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 Mid Ulster District Council?

Mid Ulster District Council approves 92% of planning applications, compared to a national average of approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Mid Ulster District Council?

Submit your representation to Mid Ulster 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 Mid Ulster District Council planning portal.

Mid Ulster District Council Planning Applications

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Region: Northern Ireland

About Mid Ulster District Council

Mid Ulster District Council, formed on 1 April 2015, serves as the local authority for the region, succeeding Cookstown District Council, Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council, and Magherafelt District Council. The council's first elections were held on 22 May 2014, operating as a shadow authority leading up to its official establishment. For those researching planning applications in the area, Mid Ulster District Council plays a pivotal role in local governance and development regulations.

Governance

Chair: Councillor Frances Burton (Democratic Unionist Party), since | leader2_type = Deputy Chair

Founded: 1 April 2015

Last election: 18 May 2023

Political composition: Sinn Féin (19)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Mid Ulster District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mid Ulster District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Mid Ulster 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

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Ulster
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Ulster
LSOA: Cookstown_G

Crime Statistics

76 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 32
violent-crime: 26
criminal-damage-arson: 8
drugs: 5
shoplifting: 4
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Mid Ulster 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 Mid Ulster District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Mid Ulster District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Mid Ulster District Council area.

A brief summary of Mid Ulster District Council

The Mid Ulster District Council area recorded 76 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 23 towns and villages, including Cookstown. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Mid Ulster District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Mid Ulster District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Mid Ulster District Council area. Unlike the official Mid Ulster District 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 Mid Ulster 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 Mid Ulster District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 945 planning applications Mid Ulster District Council received. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Mid Ulster District Council.

With an average of 98 days, decisions in Mid Ulster District 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 Mid Ulster District Council were full planning applications (529), outline applications (278), discharge of conditions (47). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 873 medium-scale applications, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 183 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 13 applications
Awaiting decision: 745 applications

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