How long do planning decisions take near Acton?

The average planning decision time near Acton is 376 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Acton?

The planning approval rate near Acton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Acton?

The most common type of planning application near Acton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Acton?

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Acton, Banbridge Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Acton, Banbridge.

Banbridge · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Town Insights

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Area Information

Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
Parliamentary constituency: Newry and Armagh
LSOA: Slieve_Gullion_D

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
burglary: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Acton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acton.

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 Acton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Acton.

- Land Approximately 150m North East of 9 Loughadian Road, Poyntzpass, BT35 6QU
Erection of a Free Range Poultry Shed with 2No. Feed Bins, a Storage Shed, construction of a Swale, a NAP Compliant Slurry Tank and all associated Site Works (Poultry Shed to Contain 16,000 Free Range
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2026-01-08
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A brief summary of Acton in Banbridge

Acton is a settlement located in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

Neighbourhood safety in Acton is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Acton

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Acton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 376 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Acton.

With an average of 376 days, decisions near Acton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 13-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Acton were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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