Downpatrick, Down Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Downpatrick, Down.
Down · Northern Ireland · Town
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
- Parliamentary constituency: Strangford
- LSOA: Downpatrick_B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Downpatrick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Downpatrick.
- 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 Downpatrick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Downpatrick.
- - Lands at former Downe Hospital, adjacent and south of Pound Lane and adjacent and west of John Street, Downpatrick.
Discharge of conditions Nos. 17 & 20 of LA07/2018/0817/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Footpath adjacent and immediately north of Patrician Youth Centre, 59 John St, Downpatrick BT30 6HS
The installation of a 20.0m Orion Phase 4.5 monopole supporting 6no. VMO2 antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes (300mm), 2 no. new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Proposed site is approx. 6m south west of the four BT telephone boxes at the top of St Patricks Avenue on the junction with Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LR.
A freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace four BT telephone boxes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Proposed site is approx. 6m south west of the four BT telephone boxes at the top of St Patricks Avenue on the junction with Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LR.
A freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace four BT telephone boxes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 26 Church Street Downpatrick BT30 6EH
Change of use from vacant former opticians practice to legal practice. No alterations are proposed, beyond repairs and painting to existing elevations, doors, window frames, sills, and portico.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Unit 14 & 14A Grove Shopping Centre, 77 Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LP
3 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Site situated off Folly Lane, 60m west of Stream Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6NF
5no two-storey detached dwellings and associated site works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 4a Stream Street Downpatrick BT30 6DD
Proposed Change of Use of Parmenie Pastrol Centre to Residential Building with Communcal/Staff facilities.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Former Off-License situated at 30-32 Market Street and incorporating 1 Market Lane Downpatrick, BT30 6LY
Proposed Change of Use from vacant off-license to Licensed Cafe/Restaurant with takeaway facility at 30-32 Market Street Downpatrick incorporating 1 Market Lane Downpatrick already within rear curtila
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 30-36 Downpatrick Methodist Church Scotch Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AN
1 Other - Foamex lettering
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Former St. Patrick's Primary School Site, Ardglass Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6HZ
9 Shop sign, 2 Building wrap, 2 Other - Totem Signs, 1 Other - Signage to Fuel Canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 46 - 48 St. Patrick's Avenue, Downpatrick, BT30 6DW
Proposed new build residential development consisting of 15no. 2 bed 3 person units, associated landscaping and parking provisions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 71 CHURCH STREET DEMESNE OF DOWN ACRE DOWNPATRICK DOWN BT30 6EH
Proposed two storey extension to side of dwelling (Amended Drawings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Downpatrick in Down
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Downpatrick a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Downpatrick
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Downpatrick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 182 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Downpatrick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 182 days, decisions near Downpatrick take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Downpatrick were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (3), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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