How long do planning decisions take near Dunloy?

The average planning decision time near Dunloy is 135 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 Dunloy?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunloy?

The most common type of planning application near Dunloy is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunloy?

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Dunloy, Ballymoney Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunloy, Ballymoney.

Ballymoney · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Dunloy

Dunloy is a village and townland situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, approximately 11 miles north of Ballymena and 6 miles northwest of Ballymoney. Part of the civil parish of Finvoy and the former barony of Kilconway, Dunloy had a population of 1,150 according to the 2021 Census. Its growing community and strategic location may present various opportunities for planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid and East Antrim
Parliamentary constituency: East Antrim
LSOA: Braid_C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunloy.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dunloy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Dunloy.

- Lands North East of 1-5 McClelland Park North of 6-16 Bellaghy Crescent and West of 12-14 Greenacre, Dunloy
Erection of 21 no. dwellings with access arrangement from Station Road, car parking, landscaping and associated site works (Change of House Type – Site 17 – LA01/2015/0988/F) (Revised Site Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2025-06-04
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A brief summary of Dunloy in Ballymoney

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

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Planning Activity in Dunloy

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dunloy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 135 days.

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

With an average of 135 days, decisions near Dunloy take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Dunloy were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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