Castledawson, Magherafelt Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castledawson, Magherafelt.
Magherafelt · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Castledawson
Castledawson is a village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, primarily within the townland of Shanemullagh. Situated approximately four miles from the north-western shore of Lough Neagh and close to the market town of Magherafelt, the village had a population of 2,289 according to the 2011 census. This vibrant community offers a range of planning opportunities for prospective developers and residents alike.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Ulster
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Ulster
- LSOA: Magherafelt_B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castledawson.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castledawson.
- 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 Castledawson based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Castledawson.
- - Lands to The rear of 60 - 62 Main Street Castledawson Bt45 8Ab
Proposed change from commercial storage yard to a controlled single level car park for The Inn, Castledawson
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 6-8 Curran Road Castledawson
Discharge of Condition No 3 of planning reference LA09/2024/1108/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 59 and 61 Tamnadeese Road Castledawson
Commencement of 2 No dwellings, set of semi-detached
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 4-8 Curran Road Castledawson BT45 8AF
Extension to assembly building (Infill space between buildings) to include NIE compound
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 47 Main Street Castledawson BT45 8AA
Alterations to existing hotel restaurant to provide external dining area, garden, garden access and bin storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Chichester Club 16 Main Street Castledawson
Dismantling and re building of chimney stack as repairs
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Castledawson in Magherafelt
Castledawson is a village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, primarily within the townland of Shanemullagh. Situated approximately four miles from the north-western shore of Lough Neagh and close to the market town of Magherafelt, the village had a population of 2,289 according to the 2011 census. This vibrant community offers a range of planning opportunities for prospective developers and residents alike.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castledawson a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castledawson 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 Castledawson
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Castledawson. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castledawson may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Castledawson take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Castledawson were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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