How long do planning decisions take near Ballyronan?

The average planning decision time near Ballyronan is 71 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 Ballyronan?

The planning approval rate near Ballyronan is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballyronan?

The most common type of planning application near Ballyronan is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ballyronan?

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Ballyronan, Cookstown Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballyronan, Cookstown.

Cookstown · Northern Ireland · settlement

Planning applications in Ballyronan are administered by Mid Ulster District Council. View the full Mid Ulster District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ballyronan

Ballyronan is a vibrant village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on the northwestern shore of Lough Neagh. Positioned within the Mid-Ulster District, it lies 5 miles from Magherafelt and 12 miles from Cookstown. With a population of 616 recorded in the 2021 census, up from 568 in 2011, Ballyronan is an evolving community that may present various planning opportunities for developers and investors.

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid Ulster
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Ulster
LSOA: Moyola_G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballyronan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ballyronan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ballyronan.

- 6 Ronan Manor Ballyronan Magherafelt
Extension to accommodate disabled facilities
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-01-13
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- 30M West of Ballyronan Marina Centre 135A Shore Road Ballyronan Magherafelt BT45 6JA
Refurbish the existing steel units. This will involve removing existing wooden floors, installing insulation and replacing the flooring with a non-slip surface. We will renew toilets, shower cubicles
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Ballyronan in Cookstown

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

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Planning Activity in Ballyronan

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ballyronan. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ballyronan.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Ballyronan were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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