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Planning in Bessbrook

Approved
100%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 27 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bessbrook in the last 24 months, from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's planning register.

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About Bessbrook

Bessbrook is a village located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, approximately three miles northwest of Newry and adjacent to the A1 Belfast-Dublin road and railway line. Straddling the townlands of Maghernahely, Clogharevan, and Maytown, Bessbrook had a population of 2,892 as of the 2021 census. The village serves as a testament to the historical commercial efforts of the Richardson family, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bessbrook, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Bessbrook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 189 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bessbrook?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Bessbrook. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bessbrook?
The average planning decision time near Bessbrook is 189 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 Bessbrook?
The planning approval rate near Bessbrook is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bessbrook?
The most common type of planning application near Bessbrook is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bessbrook?
You can search and track planning applications near Bessbrook on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.