How many planning applications has Newry, Mourne and Down District Council received?

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council received 1,014 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Newry, Mourne and Down District Council take to decide applications?

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council takes an average of 217 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 89% of planning applications, compared to a national average of approximately 87%.

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.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Planning Applications

Search and explore Newry, Mourne and Down District Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Northern Ireland

About Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

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.

Governance

Chair: Philip Campbell (Sinn Féin), since | members = 41

Founded: 1 April 2015

Last election: 18 May 2023

Political composition: Sinn Féin (20)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Newry, Mourne and Down 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: Newry, Mourne and Down
Parliamentary constituency: Newry and Armagh
LSOA: Slieve_Gullion_A

Crime Statistics

274 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 103
violent-crime: 48
shoplifting: 44
criminal-damage-arson: 31
other-theft: 15
other-crime: 10
drugs: 8
burglary: 6
possession-of-weapons: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
robbery: 2
vehicle-crime: 2

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Newry, Mourne and Down 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 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

A brief summary of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area recorded 274 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 41 towns and villages, including Newry. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Planning Applications

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Whether you're a resident checking Newry, Mourne and Down 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 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,014 planning applications Newry, Mourne and Down District Council received. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 217 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

With an average of 217 days, decisions in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council were full planning applications (644), outline applications (177), discharge of conditions (126). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 926 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 153 applications
Refused: 11 applications
Withdrawn: 8 applications
Awaiting decision: 842 applications

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