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Planning in Holywood

Approved
91%
98 of 104 decided
Decision time
about 15 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Holywood in the last 24 months, from Ards and North Down Borough Council's planning register.

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About Holywood

Holywood is a settlement located in North Down, Northern Ireland.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holywood 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 Holywood, 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, 126 planning applications were submitted near Holywood. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (80), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Holywood?
In the last 24 months, 126 planning applications were submitted near Holywood. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Holywood?
The average planning decision time near Holywood is 105 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 Holywood?
The planning approval rate near Holywood is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Holywood?
The most common type of planning application near Holywood is full planning applications, with 80 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Holywood?
You can search and track planning applications near Holywood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.