Cookstown, Cookstown Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cookstown, Cookstown.
Cookstown · Northern Ireland · Town
About Cookstown
Cookstown, located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, is the fourth-largest town in the county, with a population of 12,546 as of the 2021 census. Established around 1620 by Dr. Alan Cooke, the town played a significant role in the linen industry, particularly west of the River Bann, where flax processing activities thrived until 1956. As a key town in the Mid-Ulster council area, Cookstown presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments within its historic context.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Ulster
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Ulster
- LSOA: Magherafelt_D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cookstown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cookstown.
- 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 Cookstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Cookstown.
- - 38-40 Fairhill Road Cookstown
Discharge condition 2 of LA09/2025/0562/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Public Footpath 31M South East of No.9-29 Holy Trinity College Chapel Street Cookstown
Relocation of bus shelter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Holy Trinity College 9-29 Chapel Street
The relocation of the existing Our Lady statue within the existing Nun's Graveyard and a new Holy Trinity sculpture.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 9-29 Holy Trinity College Chapel Street Cookstown Tyrone BT80 8QB
Discharge Condition 4 of LA09/2019/0665/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 70 Fountain Road Cookstown
Extension and internal alterations to existing dwelling to facilitate the installation of a level-access wet room designed to meet disabled access requirements
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 47 James Street Cookstown
LED sign (3.0m x 2.0m). The LED sign consists of a flat screen, fixed to the existing wall structure. It will display static images intermittently for the purposes of advertising.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Holy Trinity College 9-29 Chapel Street Cookstown
Erection and installation of external signage to Holy Trinity College. Signage to include 3 no. Building Mounted Sign (2 of which illuminated) and 4 no. external boundary wall mounted signs. Also 1 no
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 9 Loy Street Cookstown BT80 8PZ
Installation of new mains gas cabinet, pipework, bollard and Bulk LPG gas tank removal.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - On Lands Approx 1M East of The existing Twin BT Telephone Boxes Outside No 45 James Street Cookstown
Erection of a freestanding street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace two BT telephone boxes as existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - On Lands 1M East of BT Telephone Boxes On The Pavement Outside of No 45 James Street Cookstown
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of a BT Street Hub
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 67 James Street Cookstown BT80 8AE
Change of Use from Non-food Shop to Hot Food Take Out.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 41 William Street Cookstown
Change of a building to a mixed use for any purpose within Class A1 (shops) of the Schedule to Use Classes Order and as a single flat, as permitted by part 4 Class E of the General Permitted Developme
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 22-24 James Street Cookstown
1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign and 2 No. non illuminated vertical banners
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Santander, 47 William Street, Cookstown
Display of 1no. new internally illuminated projecting hanging sign and 2no. new internally illuminated fascia signs in Santander's new standard script font. Application of window film to sections of g
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 38-40 Fairhill Road Cookstown
Refurbishment and extension of the existing listed office building, comprising a lobby & lift extension including hard and soft landscaping external works, changes to the existing car park layout and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 47 and 47A James Street Cookstown
Retrospective change of use from a Ground Floor retail shop to a 'Sports Club' and proposed arcade.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 73 James Street Cookstown
Change of use from Residential C1 to Business B1
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 18-23 Church Mews Cookstown BT80 8PH
Proposed change of house type E and repositioning to sites 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 (Previously approved planning ref LA09/2017/1554) along with associated site works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Unit 1 Molesworth Ct Molesworth Street Cookstown
1 of 14420mm x 925mm including a 25mm upstand folded aluminium panel with 120mm returns painted RAL 7012 with applied brand logos LED illuminated. 15 of 950mm x 2250mm window graphics. 1 of 800mm x 36
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Cookstown in Cookstown
Cookstown, located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, is the fourth-largest town in the county, with a population of 12,546 as of the 2021 census. Established around 1620 by Dr. Alan Cooke, the town played a significant role in the linen industry, particularly west of the River Bann, where flax processing activities thrived until 1956. As a key town in the Mid-Ulster council area, Cookstown presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments within its historic context.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cookstown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cookstown 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 Cookstown
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Cookstown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 117 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cookstown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 117 days, decisions near Cookstown 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 Cookstown were full planning applications (16), advertising consent (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 32 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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