How long do planning decisions take near Gracefield?

The average planning decision time near Gracefield is 119 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 Gracefield?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Gracefield?

The most common type of planning application near Gracefield is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gracefield?

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Gracefield, Magherafelt Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gracefield, Magherafelt.

Magherafelt · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid Ulster
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Ulster
LSOA: Carntogher_C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gracefield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gracefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Gracefield.

- On Lands adjacent to No. 70 Ballynagarve Road (Existing Dwelling to Be Replaced C. 458M South of No. 70 Ballynagarve Road) Magherafelt
Proposed off site replacement dwelling and garage. Existing dwelling to be retained and used for agricultural purposes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Gracefield in Magherafelt

Gracefield is a settlement located in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.

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

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Planning Activity in Gracefield

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Gracefield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.

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

With an average of 119 days, decisions near Gracefield take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Gracefield were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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