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Planning in Gilnahirk

Approved
92%
35 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 24 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gilnahirk in the last 24 months, from Belfast City Council's planning register.

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Around Gilnahirk

Postcode districts

BT5 159 applications in the last 12 monthsBT05BT16 57 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Belfast City Council

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About Gilnahirk

Gilnahirk, located in the Castlereagh borough of Northern Ireland, is part of the historically rich townlands of Belfast, which represent the oldest surviving land divisions in the area. The River Lagan serves as a natural boundary, distinguishing between County Antrim to the north and County Down to the south. This unique geographical positioning may impact planning applications and development opportunities within the region.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gilnahirk 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 Gilnahirk, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Gilnahirk. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 170 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (46).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gilnahirk?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Gilnahirk. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gilnahirk?
The average planning decision time near Gilnahirk is 170 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 Gilnahirk?
The planning approval rate near Gilnahirk is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gilnahirk?
The most common type of planning application near Gilnahirk is full planning applications, with 46 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gilnahirk?
You can search and track planning applications near Gilnahirk on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.