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House prices in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council: average £220,572, +12.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Newry, Mourne and Down District Council received?
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council received 2,582 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Newry, Mourne and Down District Council take to decide applications?
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council takes an average of 238 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 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council?
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council?
Submit your representation to Newry, Mourne and Down 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 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, established on 1 April 2015, serves as a key local authority in the southeast region of Northern Ireland, succeeding both Down District Council and Newry and Mourne District Council. Following the first elections on 22 May 2014, Sinn Féin emerged as the dominant party, securing 16 seats in 2019 and increasing their representation to 20 seats in the 2023 elections. This council is pivotal for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it oversees development and local governance.

The council area encompasses 80 towns and villages, including Downpatrick and Newry. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council received 2,582 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 238 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,643), outline applications (359), discharge of conditions (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.