Forkill, Newry and Mourne Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forkill, Newry and Mourne.
Newry and Mourne · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Forkill
Forkhill is a small village and civil parish located in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland, nestled within the scenic Ring of Gullion. The village features the Forkhill Bridge, which connects the community, and has seen a population increase from 498 in the 2011 Census to 550 by the 2021 Census, indicating a modest growth that could influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
- Parliamentary constituency: Newry and Armagh
- LSOA: Slieve_Gullion_D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forkill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forkill.
- 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 Forkill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Forkill.
- - 20m NE of 88 Main Street, Newry, BT35 9SH
Discharge of condition no 10 of planning approval LA07/2023/3528/F. Landscape management plan & site plann submitted
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-03-27
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A brief summary of Forkill in Newry and Mourne
Forkhill is a small village and civil parish located in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland, nestled within the scenic Ring of Gullion. The village features the Forkhill Bridge, which connects the community, and has seen a population increase from 498 in the 2011 Census to 550 by the 2021 Census, indicating a modest growth that could influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Forkill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forkill 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 Forkill
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Forkill.
The most common application types near Forkill were discharge of conditions (1).
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