Blackwatertown, Armagh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackwatertown, Armagh.
Armagh · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Blackwatertown
Blackwatertown is a quaint village located in north-west County Armagh, Northern Ireland, along the scenic River Blackwater and adjacent to the County Tyrone border. Approximately 5 miles north of Armagh city, it boasts a close-knit community of 371 residents as of the 2021 census. The river is navigable from Maghery to Blackwatertown, enhancing the area's potential for recreational and development opportunities, making it an interesting focus for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Ulster
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Ulster
- LSOA: Torrent_H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackwatertown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackwatertown.
- 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 Blackwatertown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Blackwatertown.
- - 30 Main Street, Blackwatertown, Armagh, BT71 7HJ
Two story rear extension with additional first floor alterations with new gable end roof and garden room to rear (Amended Drawing)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2025-01-16
View full details - - Lands immediately adjacent to and east of no. 2a Main Street, Blackwatertown, Dungannon, BT71 7HJ (with access off Lisbofin Road)
Erection of dwelling with associated site works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 37 Main Street Blackwatertown Armagh BT71 7HL
Proposed two storey extension to the rear of dwelling house (to be consistent with adjoining properties) and further single storey projection to the rear to provide ground floor utility and bathroom f
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2023-02-09
View full details - - 43 Main Street Blackwatertown BT71 7HL
Conversion of dwelling house into 5no. flats (3no. 1 bedroom flats and 2no. 2 bedroom flats), provision of 9 off street parking spaces and new 1st floor rear access stair.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2022-09-02
View full details - - 156 Ballycullen Road Blackwatertown BT71 7HU (including vacant lands at junction with Main Street)
Two storey development consisting of 1no. detached dwelling, 2no. pairs of semi-detached dwellings and one block of 4 apartments. Works include demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2022-06-17
View full details - - 10 Athboy Lane Blackwatertown Armagh BT71 7HF
Proposed domestic garage conversion to lounge and creation of first floor extension for additional bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2022-03-15
View full details - - 5 Athboy Lane Blackwatertown BT71 7HF
Proposed garage conversion with new first floor bedroom above.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2021-05-04
View full details - - Approximately 10 metres south west of 48 Main Street Blackwatertown Dungannon BT71 7HL
Erection of a dwelling and garage with associated site works and existing outbuilding to be retained.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2020-12-23
View full details - - St Jarlaths Primary School 89 Charlemont Road Blackwatertown Dungannon BT71 7HH
Retention of 2.4m high secure fence (to include 3 pedestrian gates) internally situated within the school grounds.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2020-06-19
View full details - - 7 Lisdarragh Drive Blackwatertown BT71 7AF
Garage Conversion and Two Storey Side Extension with One Bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2020-06-11
View full details - - 154 Ballycullen Road Blackwatertown Dungannon Co Tyrone
Proposed two storey dwelling to replace existing disused church hall. (renewal of planning permission O/2012/0387/F )
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2018-04-06
View full details - - 130 Ballycullen Road Dungannon Co Tyrone BT71 7HU.
Erection of single storey garage/garden room adjacent to residence for domestic use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2017-10-13
View full details - - 126 Ballycullen Road Blackwatertown Armagh BT71 7HU
Erection of single storey extension to side gable and two storey extension to the rear of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2017-02-16
View full details - - 9 Athboy Meadows Blackwatertown
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling and new front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2016-10-06
View full details - - 44 Main Street Blackwatertown
Extension to public house/restaurant to provide new bar/off sales and smoking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2016-06-29
View full details - - 29a Quaymount Blackwatertown BT71 7HW
Erection of single storey extension to create additional storage and office facilities, enlarged sports hall and internal refurbishment of toilets and changing rooms
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2016-01-15
View full details - - 25 Derryoghill Road Moy
Replacement Dwelling and Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2015-11-20
View full details - - 130 Ballycullen Road Dungannon Co Tyrone BT71 7HU
Two storey side extension to provide storage and family area on ground floor and additional bedroom accommodation on first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2015-05-06
View full details - - 156 Ballycullen Road Blackwatertown (including land at junction with main street)
Development consisting of 7 numbered two-storey dwellings (1 number Detached and 6 number Semi-Detached) and associated site works, renewal of planning permission.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2014-12-30
View full details - - 33 Avonmore Blackwatertown Dungannon Co Tyrone
Two storey extension to rear of dwelling, porch to front, windows and door to gable and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2014-11-10
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A brief summary of Blackwatertown in Armagh
Blackwatertown is a quaint village located in north-west County Armagh, Northern Ireland, along the scenic River Blackwater and adjacent to the County Tyrone border. Approximately 5 miles north of Armagh city, it boasts a close-knit community of 371 residents as of the 2021 census. The river is navigable from Maghery to Blackwatertown, enhancing the area's potential for recreational and development opportunities, making it an interesting focus for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackwatertown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackwatertown 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 Blackwatertown
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Blackwatertown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 171 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackwatertown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 171 days, decisions near Blackwatertown take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Blackwatertown were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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