How long do planning decisions take near Garvagh?

The average planning decision time near Garvagh is 60 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 Garvagh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Garvagh?

The most common type of planning application near Garvagh is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Garvagh?

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Garvagh, Coleraine Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Garvagh, Coleraine.

Coleraine · Northern Ireland · settlement

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About Garvagh

Garvagh is a village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, positioned along the Agivey River and approximately 18 kilometres south of Coleraine, accessible via the A29 route. With a population of 1,252 as of the 2021 census, Garvagh falls within the Causeway Coast and Glens district, making it a key area for potential planning applications and community development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Causeway Coast and Glens
Parliamentary constituency: East Londonderry
LSOA: Bann_A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Garvagh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Garvagh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Garvagh.

- Adjacent to 61 Killyvally Road, Garvagh
Entrance into site from existing laneway relocated 12 meters closer to junction with Killyvally Road. (Entrance still off existing Laneway)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2024-11-13
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A brief summary of Garvagh in Coleraine

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

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Planning Activity in Garvagh

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Garvagh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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

At 60 days on average, decisions near Garvagh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Garvagh were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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