Ballywalter, Ards Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballywalter, Ards.

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About Ballywalter

Ballywalter is a charming village located on the east coast of the Ards Peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled between Donaghadee and Ballyhalbert. Historically known as Whitkirk since the 12th century, the village had a population of 2,027 according to the 2011 census, making it a notable community for potential planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Ards and North Down
• Parliamentary constituency: North Down
• LSOA: Ards_Peninsula_A

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 2
• anti-social-behaviour: 1
• burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballywalter.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Ballywalter based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Ballywalter.

1. - 32 Main Street, Ballywalter, Newtownards, BT22 2PQ
   Alteration and extension, including raising the ridge height of premises to provide a shop and 2 No. 2 bedroom apartments
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2025-12-12
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2. - Rear Garden of 119 Greyabbey Road, Ballywalter, BT22 2NY
   Single storey dwelling (retrospective)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-04-24
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3. - 13 MAIN STREET, BALLYWALTER, BT22 2PG.
   Two storey and single storey extension to rear.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Ballywalter in Ards

Ballywalter is a charming village located on the east coast of the Ards Peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled between Donaghadee and Ballyhalbert. Historically known as Whitkirk since the 12th century, the village had a population of 2,027 according to the 2011 census, making it a notable community for potential planning applications in the area.

Neighbourhood safety in Ballywalter is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ballywalter.

The most common application types near Ballywalter were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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