How long do planning decisions take near Gilford?

The average planning decision time near Gilford is 127 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 Gilford?

The planning approval rate near Gilford is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gilford?

The most common type of planning application near Gilford is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gilford?

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Gilford, Banbridge Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gilford, Banbridge.

Banbridge · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Parliamentary constituency: Upper Bann
LSOA: Banbridge_F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gilford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gilford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Gilford.

- Gilford Castle, 5 Banbridge Road, Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6DJ and adjacent lands to the north, east, south and south-west
Part change of use of dwelling (Gilford Castle) and retention of marquee and toilet blocks to form a conference centre for hosting conferences and other events in conjunction with the guesthouse use a
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Gilford Castle, 5 Banbridge Road, Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6DJ and adjacent lands to the north, east, south and south-west
Part change of use of dwelling (Gilford Castle) and retention of marquee and toilet blocks to form a conference centre for hosting conferences and other events in conjunction with the guesthouse use a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Gilford Primary School, Castle Hill, Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6HH
Erection of a double modular classroom with toilet facilities and associated site works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Lands incorporating Castle Hill, extending from Mill Street to Community Hall at 14 Castle Hill, existing path south of 3 Castle Hill from Castle Hill to Castle View, Lands to the front of 2-6 and 3-7 Dunbarton Street, Existing Path from Dunbarton Street to Riverside Walk, Lands from the front of Health Centre Castle Street, extending to Bridge Street/Wall Road Junction, and incorporating the car park at Bridge Street, lands to the front of 2-6 and 1-7 Mill Street, Gilford.
Discharge of Condition No. 10 of LA08/2024/0141/F. Condition No. 10 states: "No development activity, including ground preparation or vegetation clearance,shall take place until a final Construction a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Lands at Primrose Hill immediately north of 9 and 10 Primrose Hill West of 16-22 Pineview Court and 1-7 Pineview Heights and south of 56-68 Chestnut Brae Gilford
Change of external finish from render/stone to brick/cladding at house types A, B1, B and C and minor internal alterations to floor layout at house type B1 and B
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2025-11-12
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- 3, 5 & 7 Mill Street, Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6HQ
Demolition of existing two-storey buildings and erection of new two-storey building comprising two ground floor retail units, internal bin storage, one first floor apartment and all associated sitewor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2025-10-31
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- 31 Dunbarton Street, Gilford, BT63 6HJ
Proposed change of use from dwelling to 2 No. 1 bedroom apartments
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of Gilford in Banbridge

Gilford is a settlement located in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Gilford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 127 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Gilford.

With an average of 127 days, decisions near Gilford 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 Gilford were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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