How long do planning decisions take near Ballygowan?

The average planning decision time near Ballygowan is 83 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 Ballygowan?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballygowan?

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

How can I track planning applications near Ballygowan?

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Ballygowan, Ards Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballygowan, Ards.

Ards · Northern Ireland · settlement

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About Ballygowan

Ballygowan is a village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, within the Ards and North Down Borough. It is conveniently situated near Comber to the north-east, Saintfield to the south, and the city of Belfast to the north-west. The village, which recorded a population of 3,138 in the 2021 census, lies within the civil parishes of Killinchy and Comber and spans the historic baronies of Castlereagh Lower and Castlereagh Upper, making it a notable area for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lisburn and Castlereagh
Parliamentary constituency: Belfast South and Mid Down
LSOA: Castlereagh_East_J

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballygowan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ballygowan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ballygowan.

- 6 Mossvale Avenue, Ballygowan, BT23 6LG
Rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2026-01-31
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A brief summary of Ballygowan in Ards

Neighbourhood safety in Ballygowan is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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Planning Activity in Ballygowan

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ballygowan. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

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

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Ballygowan were full planning applications (4), outline applications (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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