Ballyhornan, Down Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballyhornan, Down.

Down · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Ballyhornan

Ballyhornan is a quaint village and townland situated on the eastern coast of County Down, Northern Ireland, approximately 10 miles from Downpatrick. With a population of 455 as of the 2021 census, the village is notable for its proximity to the former RAF Bishopscourt installation, which closed in 1990, resulting in a significant amount of housing that was previously occupied by RAF personnel. This mix of historical context and coastal charm makes Ballyhornan a unique area for exploring planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
Parliamentary constituency: South Down
LSOA: Slieve_Croob_D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballyhornan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ballyhornan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Ballyhornan in Down

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ballyhornan a particularly low-crime area.

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