Castlewellan, Down Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castlewellan, Down.
Down · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Castlewellan
Castlewellan, located in County Down, Northern Ireland, is a charming small town with a population of 2,782 as of the 2011 census. Nestled between the scenic Mourne Mountains and Slieve Croob, it is situated near Castlewellan Lake and just 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Downpatrick, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications related to residential and recreational developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
- Parliamentary constituency: South Down
- LSOA: Slieve_Croob_G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castlewellan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castlewellan.
- 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 Castlewellan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Castlewellan.
- - 15 Burrenwood Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9DR
Extension to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Glór Uachtar Tíre 2-4 Castle Avenue, Castlewellan, BT319DX
1 Shop sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - St. Malachys Primary School, 33 Lower Square, Castlewellan, BT31 9DN
The retention of 2nr temporary single classroom modular building with toilets, associated fencing and site works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 29 Upper Square, Castlewellan, BT31 9DD
Repairs to existing listed building including window replacement and roof repairs
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Land to the rear of 32 Newcastle Road & adjacent to 7 Burrenwood Road, Castlewellan
Proposed 2no. Semi-Detached Dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 3 Burrenwood Park Castlewellan BT31 9JA
Single storey extension to rear of property, internal alterations and level access to front of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Lands adjacent to 15-101 Main Street, 1-29 Upper Square, 2-44 Lower Square, Castlewellan
Environmental improvements comprising the refurbishment of street lighting to the Upper Square Carpark, installation of heritage style bus shelters to Upper and Lower Square, installation of heritages
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 69 Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9DS
Front Porch Extension; Side Bedroom Extension; Rear Utility Room & Rear En Suite Extensions: Re-modelling Internal Layout, Alteration of External Window Apertures; New Window and External Door Frames
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - 14 SEA VIEW CASTLEWELLAN BT31 9AJ
Extension to side of dwelling to provide games room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 29 UPPER SQUARE CASTLEWELLAN DOWN BT31 9DD
Alteration to external signage including; replacement of blue projecting heritage sign with new purple button projecting sign, replacement of blue digital ATM signage with purple, replace blue mandato
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Castlewellan in Down
Castlewellan, located in County Down, Northern Ireland, is a charming small town with a population of 2,782 as of the 2011 census. Nestled between the scenic Mourne Mountains and Slieve Croob, it is situated near Castlewellan Lake and just 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Downpatrick, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications related to residential and recreational developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castlewellan a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castlewellan 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 Castlewellan
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Castlewellan. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castlewellan may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Castlewellan were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 60% 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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