How long do planning decisions take near Hilltown?

The average planning decision time near Hilltown is 271 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 Hilltown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hilltown?

The most common type of planning application near Hilltown is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hilltown?

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Hilltown, Newry and Mourne Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hilltown, Newry and Mourne.

Newry and Mourne · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
Parliamentary constituency: Newry and Armagh
LSOA: Newry_J

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hilltown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hilltown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Hilltown.

- 1a Kilkeel Road, Newry, BT34 5XY
Three bay workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-01
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- 8C Kilkeel Road Hilltown Newry BT34 5XY
Proposed domestic garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 18 Castlewellan Road, Newry, BT34 5UY
Discharge of conditions 7, 11, 12 and 14 of approved planning reference LA07/2020/0295/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-08-09
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A brief summary of Hilltown in Newry and Mourne

Hilltown is a settlement located in Newry and Mourne, Northern Ireland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Hilltown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 271 days.

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

With an average of 271 days, decisions near Hilltown take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 10-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hilltown were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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