Coleraine, Coleraine Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coleraine, Coleraine.
Coleraine · Northern Ireland · Town
About Coleraine
Coleraine, located at the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, serves as the county town and is part of the Causeway Coast and Glens district. Positioned 55 miles northwest of Belfast and 30 miles east of Derry, it boasts strong transport links via major roads and railways. As of the 2021 census, Coleraine's population stands at 24,483, making it a significant centre for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Causeway Coast and Glens
- Parliamentary constituency: East Londonderry
- LSOA: Coleraine_D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coleraine.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coleraine.
- 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 Coleraine based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Coleraine.
- - 33 Railway Road, Coleraine
2 x illuminated signage to front elevation (1 x Shop sign and 1 x Projecting Sign)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - St. Patricks Church, Church Street, Coleraine
Discharge of Condition 2 of LA01/2025/1217/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Northern Ireland Railways, Coleraine Railway Station, Railway Place, Coleraine
The proposed works relate to a number of different areas of the building as follows: - Renovation of the old station building roof and replacement of a small roof area - Renovation of the platform 1 c
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1st Floor, 13-15 Church Street, Coleraine
Change of Use from A1 Shops to D2 Assembly and Leisure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - H Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine
Construct a pitched steel frame and decking over existing flat roof and create a balcony seating area at 1st floor in existing single storey service room and apply a combination of Kingspan and Cosent
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 16 Ballycastle Road, Coleraine
House of multiple occupation (5 bedrooms)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Coleraine Railway Station, Railway Place, Coleraine
The proposed works relate to a number of different areas of the building as follows:- - Renovation of the old station building roof and replacement of a small roof area - Renovation of the platform 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Outside Post Office, New Row, Coleraine
Proposed 2no. digital 75-inch LCD display screens on each side of Digital Street Hub (illuminated)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Outside Post Office, New Row, Coleraine
Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace an existing BT payphone kiosk.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Opposite 44 Railway Road, Coleraine
Erection of 1no. freestanding Street Hub, comprising 2no. digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit to replace an existing twin BT telephone box.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The kiosk located on Church Street by the entrance to St Patrick's Church, Coleraine
The erection of 1no. freestanding Street Hub, comprising 2no. digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace the existing BT Phone Kiosk.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The kiosk located on Church Street by the entrance to St Patrick's Church, Coleraine
Proposed 2no. digital 75-inch LCD display screens on each side of Digital Street Hub (illuminated)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Located at the end of Kingsgate Street at the junction with Railway Road and Lodge Road, Coleraine
Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising of two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace existing twin BT Telephone boxes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Located at the end of Kingsgate Street at the junction with Railway Road and Lodge Road, Coleraine
Proposed 2no. digital 75-inch LCD display screens on each side of Digital Street Hub (illuminated)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Opposite 44 Railway Road, Coleraine
Proposed 2no. digital 75-inch LCD display screens on each side of Digital Street Hub (illuminated)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 22, 22a, 24 Railway Road, Coleraine
Proposed change of use of first floor from offices to student accommodation (39 Bedrooms and Living accommodation) including alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - Land South of and opposite 2-14 Circular Road, Coleraine and north of The Mall car park, Coleraine
Discharge of Condition 21 from LA01/2023/0954/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - St. Patricks Church, Church Street, Coleraine
Refurbishment of existing railings, and replacement of defective stone copings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2025-11-15
View full details - - 17 Chapel Square, Coleraine
Two Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land between The Mall and Circular Road, Coleraine. Land South of and opposite 2-14 Circular Road and North of The Mall car park, Coleraine.
Discharge of Condition 13 of LA01/2023/0954/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Coleraine in Coleraine
Coleraine, located at the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, serves as the county town and is part of the Causeway Coast and Glens district. Positioned 55 miles northwest of Belfast and 30 miles east of Derry, it boasts strong transport links via major roads and railways. As of the 2021 census, Coleraine's population stands at 24,483, making it a significant centre for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coleraine a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coleraine 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 Coleraine
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Coleraine. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coleraine may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Coleraine were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (5), advertising consent (5). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
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