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Planning in Downpatrick

Approved
96%
23 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 29 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downpatrick in the last 24 months, from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's planning register.

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About Downpatrick

Downpatrick, located on the Lecale peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland, is approximately 21 miles south of Belfast. Historically significant as the capital of the Dál Fiatach dynasty, it is also renowned for housing the burial site of Saint Patrick within its cathedral. As the county town of Down and one of the headquarters for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Downpatrick had a population of 11,545 as recorded in the 2021 Census, making it a key area for planning applications and developments.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downpatrick 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Downpatrick, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Downpatrick. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 204 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Downpatrick?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Downpatrick. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Downpatrick?
The average planning decision time near Downpatrick is 204 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 Downpatrick?
The planning approval rate near Downpatrick is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Downpatrick?
The most common type of planning application near Downpatrick is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Downpatrick?
You can search and track planning applications near Downpatrick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.