How long do planning decisions take near Dundonald?

The average planning decision time near Dundonald is 93 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 Dundonald?

The planning approval rate near Dundonald is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dundonald?

The most common type of planning application near Dundonald is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dundonald?

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Dundonald, Castlereagh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dundonald, Castlereagh.

Castlereagh · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Lisburn and Castlereagh
Parliamentary constituency: Belfast East
LSOA: Castlereagh_East_A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dundonald.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dundonald.

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 Dundonald based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Dundonald.

- 57 Ardnoe Avenue, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 2LU
Addition of a two-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Lidl Uk Gmbh 2 Dunlady Road, Dundonald, BT16 1TT
Non material change application: Y/2000/0261 as mofified by LA05/2024/0617/F- insertion of new fire door, alterations to pub shop front and internal reorganisation of public house floorspace
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Brooklands Primary School 2a Brooklands Avenue, Belfast, BT16 2PA
Proposed single storey Triple Classroom Modular building with toilets and ancillary accommodation; proposed single storey Special Educational Needs extension to main school building containing Quiet R
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-02-03
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- St. Marys Parish Church Hall 1a Craigleith Drive, Belfast, BT16 2RY
Proposed store room extension and internal alterations to the existing church building, including external path and retaining wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2025-12-03
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- 12 Brooklands Avenue, Belfast, BT16 2PA
Addition of a single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2025-12-02
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- Dundonald High School 764 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT16 1TH
Proposed new modular classroom block for Dundonald High School. Proposal comprises 6no. classrooms, materials storage, wheelchair accessible unisex sanitary accommodation and external hard landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2025-10-20
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- 2 Dunlady Road, Dundonald, BT16 1TT
Subdivision and change of use of part of building from retail to public house and creation of new shop front (Renewal of LA05/2020/0213/F as modified by LA05/2023/0166/NMC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2024-08-11
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- 1037 Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald, BT16 1RN
1 Other - Totem sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2024-07-05
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- Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald BT16 2NA
Proposed installation of 1 no. 20m high pole c/w headframe (top height of structure to be 20m agl), Inclusive of 6 no. antennas, 3 no. RRUS, 2 No. 300 transmission dishes, 2No. Equipment cabinets and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Dundonald in Castlereagh

Dundonald is a settlement located in Castlereagh, Northern Ireland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dundonald a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Dundonald. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dundonald may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Dundonald 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 Dundonald were full planning applications (20), advertising consent (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 63% 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, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.

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