Drumsurn, Limavady Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drumsurn, Limavady.
Limavady · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Drumsurn
Drumsurn is a quaint village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, approximately 8 kilometres southeast of Limavady and 10 kilometres northeast of Dungiven. Nestled in the picturesque Roe Valley at the base of Donald's Hill and near the Sperrin Mountains, Drumsurn has a population of 357, as recorded in the 2001 Census. This charming settlement falls within the Causeway Coast and Glens district, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Causeway Coast and Glens
- Parliamentary constituency: East Londonderry
- LSOA: Benbradagh_A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drumsurn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drumsurn.
- 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 Drumsurn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Drumsurn.
- - Infill Site at Lands 15m West of 65 Drumaduff Road Limavady
Erection of 2 no. single storey dwelling houses with detached garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2018-11-22
View full details - - Adjacent to 67 Drumaduff Road Limavady.
Off site replacement dwelling for semi-detached dwelling adjoining 67 Drumaduff Road, to be relocated to field to the rear of 65 and 67 Drumaduff Road.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2017-01-16
View full details - - Infill site at lands 15m West of 65 Drumaduff Road Drumsurn Limavady
Construction of 2no. dwelling houses and garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2015-08-17
View full details - - 53 Drumaduff Road, Limavady
Erection of one and a half storey replacement dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2007-06-04
View full details - - 53 Drumaduff Road, Limavady
Erection of single storey replacement dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2006-01-26
View full details - - 100 metres southwest of 67 Drumaduff Road, Maine South, Limavady
Erection of dwelling and domestic garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2005-03-02
View full details - - Site adjacent to 50 Drumaduff Road, Maine South, Limavady
Erection of single storey dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2004-11-23
View full details - - Approximately 100 metres south west of 65 Drumaduff Road, Maine South, Drumsurn
Site for dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2003-12-08
View full details - - South west of 65 Drumaduff Road, Maine South, Drumsurn
Site for dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2003-12-08
View full details - - Adjacent to 50 Drumaduff Road, Maine South, Limavady
Site for dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2003-06-03
View full details - - 100 metres south west of 67 Drumaduff Road, Maine South, Limavady
Site for dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2003-01-27
View full details - - 65 Drumaduff Road, Maine South, Limavady
Erection of replacement bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2003-01-27
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A brief summary of Drumsurn in Limavady
Drumsurn is a quaint village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, approximately 8 kilometres southeast of Limavady and 10 kilometres northeast of Dungiven. Nestled in the picturesque Roe Valley at the base of Donald's Hill and near the Sperrin Mountains, Drumsurn has a population of 357, as recorded in the 2001 Census. This charming settlement falls within the Causeway Coast and Glens district, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Drumsurn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drumsurn 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 Drumsurn
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Drumsurn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Drumsurn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Drumsurn take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Drumsurn were outline applications (1).
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