Search Drumhirk planning applications

25 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Drumhirk · updated daily · Ards and North Down Borough Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 25 · received or decided in the last 12 months

45 Abbeydale Park, Newtownards, BT23 8REAwaiting decisionTwo storey rear extension and first floor side opaque window.FullReceived 29 Sep 2026LA06/2026/0874/F
238 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards, BT23 7QPApprovedSingle-storey extension and level access to rear.FullReceived 10 Sep 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0827/F
Land between 183 and 183A Donaghadee Road, NewtownardsAwaiting decisionInfill dwelling between 183 and 183A Donaghadee Road Newtownards (Amended Plans Received)OutlineReceived 11 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0745/O
Lands to West of Nos. 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of Nos. 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park Nos 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent Nos 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent Nos 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent Nos 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights Nos 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & Nos 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of Nos 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of No 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" NewtownardsAwaiting decisionA final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to discharge condition 10 of previous approval LA06/2021/0061/F: A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and agreed by the Council prior to any development activity including ground preparation or vegetation clearance. The final CEMP must identify the perceived risks to the aquatic environment, potential pollution pathways and mitigation measures to negate such risks. The final CEMP must, as a minimum, include the mitigation measures included within the outline CEMP as well as: a) Construction Method Statement(s) - including details of construction and excavation and timing of works; b) Pollution Prevention Plan – including details of a suitable buffer of 10m between the location all construction works, refuelling, storage of excavated spoil/oil/fuel/substrate/construction materials/machinery, concrete mixing and washing areas and any watercourses or any surface drains present on or adjacent to the site. c) Site Drainage Plan; including details of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul waste disposal, surface water disposal/treatment and silt management measures; d) Spoil Management Plan; including location of spoil storage areas outwith the 10m buffer zone, management and handling of spoil and details of the reinstatement of excavated spoil; e) Environmental Emergency Plan; including details of emergency spill procedures and regular inspections of machinery onsite; f) Water Quality Monitoring Plan; g) Details of mitigation measures to protect badgers; h) Details of the appointment of an Ecological Clerk of Works and their roles and responsibilities. The final approved CEMP shall be fully implemented and adhered to during the construction phase to the reasonable satisfaction of the Council. Reason: To ensure effective avoidance and mitigation measures have been planned for the protection of the water environment and designated sites.Discharge of ConditionReceived 22 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0609/DC
Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, NewtownardsAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 2 of approvalLA06/2025/0566/F: All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with details shown on Drawing No.06C of LA06/2021/0061/F; the approved planting plans Drawings No.28B of LA06/2021/0061/F and No.29B of A06/2021/0061/F, and the approved planting schedule (except in so far as they relate to the proposed SuDS Pond which shall be carried out in accordance with details to be subsequently approved under condition no. 17) and the appropriate British Standard or other recognised Codes of Practice. Prior to the occupation of any dwelling details of the proposed phased implementation of all hard and soft landscaping works must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. The hard and soft landscaping works shall be implemented in accordance with the details and timings agreed in the approved phasing plan. All hard landscape works shall be permanently retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a high standard of landscape.Discharge of ConditionReceived 16 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0650/DC

Planning in Drumhirk

Approved: 89%; 17 of 17 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Drumhirk in the last 24 months, from Ards and North Down Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Drumhirk

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BT23 214 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Ards and North Down Borough Council

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About Drumhirk

Drumhirk is a rural townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled between Ballygowan and Comber. Spanning 515.2 acres (2.085 km²), it falls within the civil parish of Kilmood and the historic barony of Castlereagh Lower. Situated just 2 miles south of Comber, Drumhirk is part of the Newtownards North electoral division under the Ards and North Down Borough Council, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the region.

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In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Drumhirk. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Drumhirk?

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Drumhirk. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Drumhirk?

The average planning decision time near Drumhirk is 80 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 Drumhirk?

The planning approval rate near Drumhirk is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Drumhirk?

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

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