Cultra, North Down Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cultra, North Down.
North Down · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Cultra
Cultra is an affluent residential area located near Holywood in County Down, Northern Ireland, and is part of Greater Belfast. Situated within the Ards and North Down Borough Council area, Cultra offers a desirable setting for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to urban amenities while maintaining a suburban charm.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Ards and North Down
- Parliamentary constituency: North Down
- LSOA: Holywood_and_Clandeboye_F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cultra.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cultra.
- 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 Cultra based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Cultra.
- - 15 Clanbrassil Road Holywood BT18 0AR
Erection of garage & carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 25 Clanbrassil Road, Holywood, BT18 0AR
Demolition of dwelling and garage and construction of replacement dwelling with garden room and associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS
Non-material change to approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include: omit open fire and chimney, raise the sills of the kitchen window & adjacent living room window to the south-east elevation, add brick base
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2026-01-25
View full details - - 4 Cultra Avenue, Holywood, BT18 0LT
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, rear balcony and alterations to finishes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 5A Old Cultra Road, Holywood, BT18 0AE
Single storey side extension (garage to be part demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 39B Old Quay Road Holywood BT18 0AL
Alteration to existing first floor windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, 7B Seafront Road, Holywood, BT18 0BB
Demolition of boat shed, rescue boat shed, mooring store and winch hut. Provision of new boat shed, rescue boat shed, mooring store, beachmasters pod and new access lane and hardstanding to boat park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 1 Cultra Park Holywood BT18 0QE
Conversion of boathouse to garage and home office with balcony and external steps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2025-03-23
View full details - - Footpath on corner of Whinney Hill & A2 Bangor Road, Holywood
The removal of the existing 15m-high telecommunications monopole and the installation of a replacement 17m-high telecommunications monopole. Additionally, one ground-based equipment cabinet will be re
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Lands approximately 30m north of no 18 Circular Road West, Holywood
Demoltion of self-contained garage/studio and office building. Replacement with 1 No. detached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 5 Marino Park, Holywood, BT18 0AN
Discharge of condition 3 of planning approval LA06/2023/1641/LBC which states "Detailed drawings and specifications of the rooflight shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council, in co
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 17 Old Quay Road, Holywood, BT18 0AL
Internal and external alterations with new fenestration at ground and 1st floor level and replacement dormer roof. New Dormer window to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 27 Clanbrassil Road, Holywood, BT18 0AR
Detached garage and associated site works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Cultra in North Down
Cultra is an affluent residential area located near Holywood in County Down, Northern Ireland, and is part of Greater Belfast. Situated within the Ards and North Down Borough Council area, Cultra offers a desirable setting for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to urban amenities while maintaining a suburban charm.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cultra a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cultra 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 Cultra
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Cultra. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cultra maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Cultra were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.