How long do planning decisions take near Crawfordsburn?

The average planning decision time near Crawfordsburn is 68 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Crawfordsburn?

The planning approval rate near Crawfordsburn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Crawfordsburn?

The most common type of planning application near Crawfordsburn is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Crawfordsburn?

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Crawfordsburn, North Down Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Crawfordsburn, North Down.

North Down · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Crawfordsburn

Crawfordsburn is a picturesque village in County Down, Northern Ireland, located just 4 km west of Bangor city centre and nestled between Holywood and Bangor along the A2 road. With a population of 632 as of the 2021 Census, it serves as a commuter hub and is bordered by the scenic Crawfordsburn Country Park, drawing numerous visitors. The village is conveniently accessible via the nearby Helen's Bay railway station, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential developments and local amenities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Ards and North Down
Parliamentary constituency: North Down
LSOA: Bangor_West_E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Crawfordsburn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Crawfordsburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Crawfordsburn.

- 30 Ballymullan Road Crawfordsburn BT19 1JG
1.5 Storey Dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 11 Meadow Way, Crawfordsburn, BT19 1JJ
Rear garden building with covered area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-05-20
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- 212 Crawfordsburn Road, Bangor, BT19 1HY
Proposed opening up works to facilitate inspection of existing dwelling structure and make-ups in advance of carrying out alteration and extension works, as approved under LA06/2021/0970/LBC and LA06/
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-03-20
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- 212 Crawfordsburn Road, Bangor, BT19 1HY
Discharge of Condition 16 of previously approved application LA06/2021/0970/LBC which states - Detailed drawings and specifications for solar panels shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with Co
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-03-20
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- 212 Crawfordsburn Road, Bangor, BT19 1HY
Discharge of Condition 16 of previously approved application LA06/2021/0973/F which states - Detailed drawings and specifications for solar panels shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with Coun
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-03-20
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- 14 Cootehall Park Ballymullan BT19 1JD
New front porch. Removal of existing timber cladding on front elevation. New windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-01-24
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- 30 Ballymullan Road, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, BT19 1JG
Detached dwelling (renewal of approval LA06/2019/1029/O)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2023-11-30
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- 15 Meadow Grove, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, BT19 1JL
Single-storey side and rear extension; rear dormer; elevational alterations and conversion of garage to habitable acccommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Crawfordsburn in North Down

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

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Planning Activity in Crawfordsburn

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Crawfordsburn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Crawfordsburn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Crawfordsburn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Crawfordsburn were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (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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