Dunmurry, Lisburn Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunmurry, Lisburn.
Lisburn · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Dunmurry
Dunmurry is a suburban town located approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) south-west of Belfast city centre, within the Collin electoral ward of the Belfast City Council area. This proximity to Belfast makes it a key area for planning applications, as it combines residential developments with easy access to urban amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Parliamentary constituency: Belfast South and Mid Down
- LSOA: Downshire_East_A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunmurry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunmurry.
- 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 Dunmurry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Dunmurry.
- - Nos 128, 128C, 130, 132, 134, 136-138, & 140-144 Kingsway, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9NP
Demolition of existing commercial units, erection of discount foodstore, alterations to car parking layout, alterations to access on Dunmurry Lane, landscaping and associated site works
Status: Undecided | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 6 The Green, Belfast, BT17 0EH
Replacement detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 27 Glenshesk Park, Belfast, BT17 9BA
Demolition of existing conservatory to accomodate single storey rear extension with access ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 150 Kingsway, Belfast, BT17 9AA
Proposed relocation of bin store approved under planning permission LA04/2017/1784/F and erection of two additional bin stores and a scooter store with associated site works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 124-126 Kingsway, Belfast, BT17 9NP
Change of Use of Existing Petrol Filling Station Kiosk for the Sale of Food and Drink including Consumption on the Premises (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 65 Milfort Avenue, Belfast, BT17 9BJ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 51 Dunmurry Lane Belfast BT17 9JR
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2021-08-25
View full details - - 58 Dunmurry Lane Dunmurry BT17 9JR.
Single storey extension to the rear with externnal flue. Two dormer windows to the front, new front porch, chimney stack to side and alterations to elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2021-04-16
View full details - - 57 Dunmurry Lane Belfast Co. Antrim Belfast BTI7 9JR
Proposed single storey infill extension to link detached garage with main dwelling, to include new rear entrance, kitchen, cloaks, wc and covered outdoor garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2021-02-11
View full details - - 42 Dunmurry Lane Belfast BT17 9JR.
Two storey rear extension and garage conversion to home gym. Elevational changes to dwelling. Front boundary fencing fixed to existing wall and replacement gates. Landscaping works including retaining
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2021-02-01
View full details - - 226 Glenburn Road Belfast.
Application for a car hardstanding with a dropped kerb with fencing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2020-06-10
View full details - - 33 Beechlawn Avenue Dunmurry Belfast BT17 9NL.
Garage conversion to form integral granny annex including front and side extension to dwelling. Two storey rear extension and elevation changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2020-01-27
View full details - - Fullerton Park Dunmurry Belfast BT17 9RR.
Upgrade works to park entrance from Glenburn Road; including road widening, new visibility splays, new entrance walls and gates, tree planting, new pedestrian path and minor regrading of grass slopes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2020-01-21
View full details - - Apartment 4 Wellesley House Belfast Bible College Glenburn Road South Dunmurry BT17 9JP.
Change of use of a single apartment to offices, ancillary to the existing adjacent communal block.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2018-09-14
View full details - - 12 Beechlawn Park Dunmurry Belfast BT17 9NR
Proposed single storey rear and side extension (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2018-03-07
View full details - - 6 Dunmurry Lane Belfast BT17 9RR
Residential development consisting of 4 no. 2 1/2 storey detached dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2016-06-15
View full details - - 58b Dunmurry Lane Belfast BT17 9JR
Alterations to approved two and a half storey split level dwelling (Z/2002/2658/F), change of house type and footprint.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2014-03-19
View full details - - Proposed fence at Fullerton Park/Napier Park Glenburn Road Dunmurry.
Proposed removal of existing timber fence and erection of new steel mesh fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2012-12-17
View full details - - 49 Dunmurry Lane Dunmurry Belfast BT17 9JR
Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling, provison of new garage and site works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2012-02-23
View full details - - Rathmore Grammar School Kingsway Finaghy Belfast BT10 0LF
New sports pavillion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2012-01-09
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A brief summary of Dunmurry in Lisburn
Dunmurry is a suburban town located approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) south-west of Belfast city centre, within the Collin electoral ward of the Belfast City Council area. This proximity to Belfast makes it a key area for planning applications, as it combines residential developments with easy access to urban amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunmurry a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunmurry 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 Dunmurry
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Dunmurry. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunmurry may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dunmurry were full planning applications (23), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 92% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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