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Planning in Enniskillen

Approved
100%
73 of 73 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Enniskillen in the last 24 months, from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's planning register.

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About Enniskillen

Enniskillen, the largest town in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, sits centrally between the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne and had a population of 14,086 in 2021. Known for its historical significance, it features the 15th-century Enniskillen Castle, which was originally a stronghold of the Maguires and later came under English control during the early 17th century. As the county town of Fermanagh and the seat of the former Fermanagh District Council, Enniskillen is a key location for planning applications and developments in the region.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Enniskillen, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Enniskillen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (46), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Enniskillen?
In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Enniskillen. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Enniskillen?
The average planning decision time near Enniskillen is 82 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 Enniskillen?
The planning approval rate near Enniskillen is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Enniskillen?
The most common type of planning application near Enniskillen is full planning applications, with 46 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Enniskillen?
You can search and track planning applications near Enniskillen on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.