How long do planning decisions take near Ballykelly?

The average planning decision time near Ballykelly is 61 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 Ballykelly?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballykelly?

The most common type of planning application near Ballykelly is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ballykelly?

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Ballykelly, Limavady Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballykelly, Limavady.

Limavady · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Causeway Coast and Glens
Parliamentary constituency: East Londonderry
LSOA: Limavady_A

Crime Statistics

12 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 5
other-theft: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballykelly.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ballykelly based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Ballykelly.

- Site adjacent to No. 4 Village Oaks, Ballykelly
Construction of 1½ storey dwelling and single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 77, 79 & 83 Main Street, Ballykelly
The existing door is to be retained in its original location (the previous proposal was to move the door) The door to the apartments will now become a window to the bookmakers (not the new door as pre
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 89 Main Street, Ballykelly
Retrospective approval to extend existing curtilage into adjacent previously overgrown private garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2025-01-22
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- 77, 79 & 83 Main Street, Ballykelly, Limavady
Relocation of existing Hairdressing Salon to adjacent vacant unit previously used as a Nail & Beauty Salon. Extension of existing Bookmakers offices into the vacated unit previously used as a Hairdres
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Ballykelly in Limavady

Ballykelly is a settlement located in Limavady, Northern Ireland.

There were 12 crimes reported in the Ballykelly area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ballykelly 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 Ballykelly

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ballykelly. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Ballykelly slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ballykelly were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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