How long do planning decisions take near Ballynahinch?

The average planning decision time near Ballynahinch is 210 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 Ballynahinch?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballynahinch?

The most common type of planning application near Ballynahinch is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ballynahinch?

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Ballynahinch, Down Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballynahinch, Down.

Down · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

39 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 15
anti-social-behaviour: 10
burglary: 4
drugs: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 2
other-theft: 2
public-order: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballynahinch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ballynahinch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ballynahinch.

- 6 Millhill Drive, Ballynahinch, BT24 8LL
Proposed garage with storage above
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-07
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A brief summary of Ballynahinch in Down

Ballynahinch is a settlement located in Down, Northern Ireland.

The Ballynahinch area recorded 39 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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Planning Activity in Ballynahinch

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Ballynahinch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 210 days.

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

With an average of 210 days, decisions near Ballynahinch 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 Ballynahinch were full planning applications (6), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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