Desertmartin, Magherafelt Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Desertmartin, Magherafelt.
Magherafelt · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Desertmartin
Desertmartin is a quaint village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, approximately four miles from Magherafelt and nestled at the foot of Slieve Gallion. With a population of 1,276 recorded in the 2001 Census, it is part of the Mid-Ulster District and the historic barony of Loughinsholin, surrounded by nearby settlements such as Draperstown, Moneymore, and Tobermore. This unique location makes it a relevant area for planning applications, especially those concerning rural development and local infrastructure.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Ulster
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Ulster
- LSOA: Carntogher_D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Desertmartin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Desertmartin.
- 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 Desertmartin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Desertmartin.
- - Adjacent to and North West of No 3 Tobermore Road Desertmartin
Renewal of LA09/2021/1234/O (two pairs of semi-detached dwellings & 2no. detached dwellings)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of Desertmartin in Magherafelt
Desertmartin is a quaint village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, approximately four miles from Magherafelt and nestled at the foot of Slieve Gallion. With a population of 1,276 recorded in the 2001 Census, it is part of the Mid-Ulster District and the historic barony of Loughinsholin, surrounded by nearby settlements such as Draperstown, Moneymore, and Tobermore. This unique location makes it a relevant area for planning applications, especially those concerning rural development and local infrastructure.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Desertmartin a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Desertmartin 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 Desertmartin
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Desertmartin.
The most common application types near Desertmartin were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Tobermore planning applications
- Curran planning applications
- Moneymore planning applications
- Magherafelt planning applications
- Maghera planning applications
- Knockcloghrim planning applications
- Draperstown planning applications
- Gulladuff planning applications
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.