How long do planning decisions take near Ardglass?

The average planning decision time near Ardglass is 204 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 Ardglass?

The planning approval rate near Ardglass is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ardglass?

The most common type of planning application near Ardglass is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ardglass?

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Ardglass, Down Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ardglass, Down.

Down · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Ardglass

Ardglass is a coastal fishing village and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland, located about 6 miles southeast of Downpatrick along the B1 road. Nestled in the Lecale peninsula by the Irish Sea, it remains an important fishing harbour and had a population of 1,761 as of the 2021 census. The village falls within the jurisdiction of the Newry, Mourne and Down area, making it a relevant location for planning applications related to coastal development and local infrastructure.

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Town Insights

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Area Information

Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
Parliamentary constituency: Strangford
LSOA: Downpatrick_H

Crime Statistics

13 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 7
violent-crime: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ardglass.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ardglass based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Ardglass.

- 32 Strangford Road, Ardglass, BT30 7SH
Housing development replacing approved (under application R/2006/0424/RM) 23 apartments with 16 dwellings at 32 Strangford Road, Ardglass.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-01
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- 26 Strangford Road, Ardglass, BT30 7SH
Development of land to the rear of no. 26 Strangford Road, Ardglass for 26 houses with associated road access and landscaped open space. Alteration to the existig vehicular access of No. 26 Strangford
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 2 Crew Hill Way, Downpatrick, BT30 7XA
Ground floor extension to accommodate shower room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-11-11
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- 7 Kildares Court, Downpatrick, BT30 7TW
Proposed rear extension to existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-05-15
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- 25 BATH STREET ARDGLASS BT30 7SE
Demolition of prefabricated structures to rear building currently used as part of existing butcher's shop Previous related planning proposal LA07/2023/3571/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-03-11
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- To the rear of BT Telephone Exchange 20 Downpatrick Road, Ardglass, BT30 7SF
Installation of 20m high Telecoms Street Pole with integrated Antenna within shroud plus ground based equipment cabinets and all other cables and ancillary equipment.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Ardglass in Down

There were 13 crimes reported in the Ardglass area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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Planning Activity in Ardglass

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ardglass. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 204 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ardglass may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 204 days, decisions near Ardglass take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Ardglass were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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