How long do planning decisions take near Bryansford?

The average planning decision time near Bryansford is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bryansford?

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

How can I track planning applications near Bryansford?

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Bryansford, Down Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bryansford, Down.

Down · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Bryansford

Bryansford is a quaint village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, positioned at the northern edge of Tollymore Forest Park and midway between Newcastle and Castlewellan. It falls within the townlands of Ballyhafry and Aghacullion, part of the civil parish of Kilcoo. With a population of 392 recorded in the 2001 Census, Bryansford offers a unique setting for planning applications, influenced by its natural surroundings and proximity to nearby towns.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bryansford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bryansford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bryansford.

- Douglas & Cromie Bryansford Service Station 23 Bryansford Village, Bryansford, Newcastle, BT33 0PT
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Construction detached house. Access from rear of the site at Seaview Lave.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-28
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- Approximately 35 metres east of no.6 The Village Lane Byransford BT33 0RR
Erection of replacement dwelling and garage with associated site works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-12-21
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- 27 The Village Lane, Bryansford, BT31 9RJ
Side and rear single storey extension to include kitchen, snug and bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2022-12-31
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A brief summary of Bryansford in Down

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

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Planning Activity in Bryansford

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Bryansford. The average decision time was 55 days.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bryansford were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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