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Planning applications in BT31

We hold 172 planning applications for the BT31 postcode area, 60 of them submitted in the past year. 94% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 222 days. The area is covered by Newry Mourne Down, Armagh Banbridge Craigavon.

172
applications held
60
in the past year
94%
approved
222 days
median decision

Councils covering BT31

Newry Mourne Down (148)Armagh Banbridge Craigavon (24)

Recent applications in BT31

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Full
22 Sept 2026LA07/2026/1139/F
64 Ballyloughlin Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9HENewry Mourne Down

Placement of veranda over existing patio.

Pending
Full
8 Sept 2026LA07/2026/1000/F
35 Mourne Park, Castlewellan, BT31 9BZNewry Mourne Down

Extension to dwelling.

Pending
Full
4 Sept 2026LA08/2026/0883/F
Opposite and 140 metres east of 30 Shannaghan Lane, Kilkinamurry, Ballyward BT31 9FDArmagh Banbridge Craigavon

Erection of dwelling with detached garage and associated site works (Change of house type to previously approved and commenced dwelling Q/2006/0475/RM, incorporating minor alterations to the design and the addition of a detached garage. The existing foundations are to be retained and utilised as part of the proposed development, together with associated site works and access arrangements).

Pending
Proposal of Application Notice
4 Sept 2026LA07/2026/1028/PAN
ST JOHNS GAC 2 Ballywillwill Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9NRNewry Mourne Down

Fitness trails with associated landscaping and site works, trail path lighting,3No. pedestrian bridges, outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor seating areas, flood lighting to pitch 01, bike pump track, 2No play parks, community garden/vegitable garden/allotments, roof mounted solar paneys to existing club building, 3No electric car charging points, cob=vered stand to pitch 02, change of grass surface training pitch to synthetic training pitch with associated flood lighting & ball wall

Pending
Full
19 Aug 2026LA07/2026/0972/F
19 Leitrim Road, Ballymaginaghy, Castlewellan, BT31 9BBNewry Mourne Down

Retention of dwelling in noncompliance with occupancy condition attached to planning approvals Q/2002/0964/O and Q/2005/0750/RM Q/2002/0964/O - Condition No4 - The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in agriculture as defined in Article 2(2) of Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, forestry or fishing (including any dependents of such person residing with him) or a widow or widower of such person. Q/2005/0750/RM - Condition No2 - The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in agriculture as defined in Article 2(2) of Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, forestry or fishing (including any dependents of such person residing with him) or a widow or widower of such person.

Pending
Proposal of Application Notice
3 Aug 2026LA07/2026/0910/PAN
Castlewellan Forest Park Forest Park View, Castlewellan, BT31 9BUNewry Mourne Down

Provision of (i) an overspill parking area close to Castle Avenue; (ii) installation of lighting within the Grange Courtyard car park and along the pedestrian paths connecting the overspill parking area to Castle Avenue and the Peace Maze; and (iii) associated resurfacing/realignment improvements to existing pedestrian paths.

Pending
Reserved Matters
30 Jul 2026LA07/2026/0902/RM
Approx 35m North East of 38 Drumaroad Hill, Drumaroad, Castlewellan, BT31 9PDNewry Mourne Down

Farm dwelling & garage

Pending
Full
29 Jul 2026LA07/2026/0873/F
St. Marys Primary School 5 Aghlisnafin Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9JPNewry Mourne Down

Demolition and removal of 1 No. single classroom modular unit and associated steps/ramp, Provision of a new 285 sqm double classroom modular unit with SEN support rooms and external covered play spaces.

Pending
Full
28 Jul 2026LA07/2026/0897/F
28 Burrenbridge Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9HTNewry Mourne Down

Single storey sun room extension to replace existing conservatory extension

Pending
Full
27 Jul 2026LA07/2026/0885/F
59 Ribadoo Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, BT31 9SYNewry Mourne Down

Alterations & extension to dwelling

Pending
Full
17 Jul 2026LA07/2026/0817/F
14a Clarkill Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9BJNewry Mourne Down

Change of Use from funeral parlour to dwelling including improved access

Pending
Full
6 Jul 2026LA07/2026/0754/F
1 Dundrinne Rise, Castlewellan, BT31 9LYNewry Mourne Down

Retention of Garage

Pending
Small
Full
6 Jul 2026LA07/2026/0796/F
Site adjacent & SW of 20 Carnacavill Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9HBNewry Mourne Down

Infill dwelling and outbuilding

Pending
Small
Reserved Matters
22 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0727/RM
170 metres northeast of 23 Derryneill Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, BT31 9TZNewry Mourne Down

Replacement Dwelling

Pending
Small
Full
16 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0709/F
2 Burrenreagh Park Castlewellan BT31 9HUNewry Mourne Down

Renewal of planning approval LA07/2021/0763/F approval for new dwelling

Pending
Small
Full
15 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0695/F
On the lands approx 75m northeast of 18 McCartans Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9BENewry Mourne Down

Replacement dwelling and garage, with associated site works, including the retention and refurbishment of existing stone buildings for ancillary storage use

Pending
Full
11 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0605/F
Lands within Castlewellan Forest Park (c. 200m south of The Grange Yard), with access via Castle Avenue and egress on to Bann Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9AFNewry Mourne Down

Provision of new visitor attraction (Treetop Walk Mourne) to include arrival building, raised walkway, landmark tower structure with smaller connected tower to include slides and landing block. Proposal also includes amphitheatre / temporary event space, utilities, relocation of the existing children’s play area and all associated development. The proposed development includes widening of the exit onto Bann Road to accommodate 2-way traffic between Bann Road and the entrance to the existing parking area.

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
10 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0690/DC
St. Francis Primary School, 18 Chapel Lane, Castlewellan BT31 9PQNewry Mourne Down

Discharge of conditions 3 & 4 of LA07/2025/1238/F

Pending
Discharge of Condition
9 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0683/DC
Castlewellan Forest Park Forest Park View Castlewellan BT31 9BUNewry Mourne Down

Discharge of condition No.6 & 7 of LA07/2025/0140/F

Pending
Discharge of Condition
9 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0684/DC
Castlewellan Forest Park Forest Park View Castlewellan BT31 9BUNewry Mourne Down

Discharge of condition No.6 & 7 of LA07/2025/0142/LBC

Pending
Full
4 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0638/F
48 Drumee Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9HQNewry Mourne Down

Extension to Dwelling

Pending
Full
1 Jun 2026LA07/2026/0617/F
Lands circa 50m southwest of No.81 Mill Hill, Annsborough, Castlewellan, BT31 9NBNewry Mourne Down

Retention of hardstanding area for Storage and Distribution Use (Class B4), associated infrastructure and site works, and proposed landscaping (No floorspace created)

Pending
Small
Outline
19 May 2026LA07/2026/0577/O
On lands adjacent to farm buildings at 35 Dunturk Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9PFNewry Mourne Down

Dwelling and garage on a farm

Pending
Full
14 May 2026LA07/2026/0530/F
40 M East of 32 Lighthouse Road, Ballyward, BT31 9UBNewry Mourne Down

Erection of farm dwelling.

Pending
Outline
5 May 2026LA07/2026/0518/O
Adj and approx. 10m SE of 168 Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9HFNewry Mourne Down

1 no. infill dwelling, garage

Pending
Outline
21 Apr 2026LA07/2026/0411/O
Lands opposite No12 Lighthouse Road, Ballyneill, Ballyward, BT31 9UB Newry Mourne Down

Proposed replacement dwelling & garage

Pending
Small
Full
20 Apr 2026LA07/2026/0458/F
15 Burrenwood Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9DRNewry Mourne Down

Extension to dwelling

Pending
Small
Full
16 Apr 2026LA07/2026/0436/F
81 Mill Hill, Castlewellan, BT31 9NBNewry Mourne Down

Retention of a coffee shop/hut and installation of a portable WC and the proposed formation of a drive thru

Pending
Small
Non Material Change
1 Apr 2026LA08/2026/0300/NMC
Lands approximately 125 metres south-east of 29 Kinallen Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, BT31 9QU, with access onto Drumgooland Road opposite and approximately 50 metres south-south-west of 111 Drumgooland Road, BT31 9QXArmagh Banbridge Craigavon

Non-material changes to planning approval ref: LA08/2025/0707/F, including: Reduction in size of curtilage to the approved dwelling. The positions of the dwelling and garage to be moved by approximately 2.5 metres. The positions of the driveways and fences to be slightly moved. The size of the dwelling to be increased on the long axis by approximately 0.3m. Changes to windows, including design and size, and 1no. additional velux window. Changes to the garage, including 1no. less vehicular access door, 1no. additional pedestrian sized door and 1no. larger window. The garage to be handed clockwise (the external steps to the first floor are now on the Drumgooland Road side). Solar panels are proposed on the roof plane of the dwelling’s rear elevation.

Pending
Small
Full
27 Mar 2026LA07/2026/0345/F
62 Aughlisnafin Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9JRNewry Mourne Down

Erection of second access.

Pending
Small
Outline
24 Mar 2026LA07/2026/0334/O
20 Carnalroe Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan BT31 9UGNewry Mourne Down

Proposed infill dwelling & garage under Policy CTY8 of PPS21.

Pending
Small
Outline
12 Mar 2026LA08/2026/0321/O
113a Ballyward Road, Ballyward, Banbridge, BT31 9PS, and lands adjoining and immediately south-east of 113a Ballyward RoadArmagh Banbridge Craigavon

Site for off site replacement dwelling

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Small
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12 Mar 2026LA07/2026/0288/F
12 Clanmaghery Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, BT31 9RRNewry Mourne Down

On-site replacement dwelling and garage.

Pending
Small
Full
9 Mar 2026LA07/2026/0237/F
Lands immediately south west of No.66 Ribadoo Road, Leitrim, Castlewellan, BT31 9SYNewry Mourne Down

Erection of farm dwelling and detached garage with associated site works and landscaping

Permitted
Small
Outline
5 Mar 2026LA08/2026/0212/O
Immediately adjacent and east of 84 Ballyward Road, Moneyslane, Ballyward, Castlewellan, BT31 9PS (with access from 84 Ballyward Road)Armagh Banbridge Craigavon

Proposed new detached dwelling and detached single storey garage.

Pending
Small
Reserved Matters
26 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0191/RM
Lands between 42 and 46 Altnadua Road, Castlewellan, Co. Down, BT31 9APNewry Mourne Down

Dwelling and detached garage on Site 1 (on lands with outline double-in-fill planning approval as LA07/2024/0473/O)

Pending
Small
Reserved Matters
24 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0206/RM
Lands contained between 42 and 46 Altnadua Road, Castlewellan. Co.Down BT31 9APNewry Mourne Down

A dwelling and detached garage on Site 2 ( on lands with outline double in-fill planning approval as LA07/2024/0473/O )

Permitted
Small
Full
23 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0195/F
12 New Meadow Row, Castlewellan, BT31 9NJNewry Mourne Down

Extension to rear of dwelling (previous approval LA07/2024/0944/F has to be made 600mm longer due to sewer)

Pending
Medium
Full
20 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0196/F
34 Linen Hall, Castlewellan, BT31 9FGNewry Mourne Down

Proposed residential development for 28No. units consisting of 7No. detached, 3 No. townhouses & 18No. semi-detached dwellings (reduction of 5No. units from 33No. units as previously approved under extant Planning Permission R/2009/0173/F). Proposal includes general amendments to site layout with associated siteworks, landscaping, car parking, driveways and garages.

Pending
Full
5 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0095/F
60m SE of No. 10 Heron's Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, Co. Down, BT31 9SRNewry Mourne Down

Ground floor extension and alterations to building including the provision of extended hard standing, landscaping and associated siteworks to form detached annex (granny flat).

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Small
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4 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0123/F
8 Assisi Gardens, Castlewellan, BT31 9PENewry Mourne Down

Proposed alteration and extension to the existing garage to provide ancillary domestic space incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse

Pending
Small
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4 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0086/F
30 Ballybannan Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9ERNewry Mourne Down

Retrospective application for the conversion of a dwelling into self catering accommodation.

Pending
Small
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4 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0120/F
5 Drumhill Park, Castlewellan, BT31 9GENewry Mourne Down

Proposed alterations to an existing dwelling including two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension with associated site works.

Pending
Small
Full
3 Feb 2026LA07/2026/0106/F
65 Wateresk Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9EZNewry Mourne Down

Business park including sales, servicing, maintenance, storage, distribution and offices.

Pending
Small
Outline
28 Jan 2026LA08/2026/0032/O
Lands approximately 30m south east of 45 Closkelt Road, Ballyward BT31 9QFArmagh Banbridge Craigavon

Site for 5 no. dwellings and garages

Permitted
Listed Building Consent
16 Dec 2025LA07/2025/1562/LBC
55m East of 29 Clonvaraghan Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9JUNewry Mourne Down

Proposed retention and refurbishment of Ballywillwill Gate Lodge (in association with LA07/2023/2230/O)

Pending
Full
16 Dec 2025LA07/2025/1571/F
Derryneill Baptist Church 5 Ballymackilreiny Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9RBNewry Mourne Down

Provision of extended church car parking in adjoining field and associated landscaping works

Permitted
Small
Full
17 Nov 2025LA07/2025/1437/F
49 Magheramayo Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9AUNewry Mourne Down

Proposed garden room

Pending
Small
Full
13 Nov 2025LA07/2025/1399/F
St. Malachys Primary School, 33 Lower Square, Castlewellan, BT31 9DNNewry Mourne Down

The retention of 2nr temporary single classroom modular building with toilets, associated fencing and site works.

Pending
Small
Full
3 Nov 2025LA07/2025/1370/F
LAND 15m EAST OF 4 THE TOWER, CARNACAVILLE ROAD, MAGHERA, CASTLEWELLAN, CO. DOWN Newry Mourne Down

PROPOSED WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT & ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS TO SERVE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REF: LA07/2023/2070/F AT LAND AT 38 CARNACAVILLE ROAD, MAGHERA, CASTLEWELLAN, CO. DOWN WITH FINAL DISCHARGE POINT ON THE CARRIGS RIVER, 260m SOUTH EAST OF 4 THE TOWER, CARNACAVILLE ROAD, MAGHERA, CASTLEWELLAN, CO. DOWN