Kilcoo, Down Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kilcoo, Down.

Down · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Kilcoo

Kilcoo is a quaint village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled between Rathfriland and Castlewellan. Part of the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, it is situated along the A25 Dublin Road, approximately 6 kilometres southwest of Castlewellan. As of the 2021 census, Kilcoo has a population of 496, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
• Parliamentary constituency: South Down
• LSOA: Newry_D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kilcoo.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Kilcoo based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Kilcoo.

1. - Approximately 78m South West of No. 97 Bryansford Road, Fofannyreagh, Kilcoo, BT34 5LN
   Retention of temporary modular home and temporary use of approved agricultural laneway for residential access
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-06-24
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2. - 70m NE OF 31 Mill Road, Cabra, Newry BT34 5HD
   Proposed bridge over Muddock River
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-09-11
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3. - Approx 97m South-East of, 101 Bryansford Road, Kilcoo, BT34 5LN
   Replacement Dwelling
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-02-23
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4. - Adjacent to 97 Bryansford Road, Kilcoo
   Proposed New Infill Dwelling & Detached Garage In Accordance with CTY 8: PPS21 (Amended Plans)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-10-14
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A brief summary of Kilcoo in Down

Kilcoo is a quaint village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled between Rathfriland and Castlewellan. Part of the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, it is situated along the A25 Dublin Road, approximately 6 kilometres southwest of Castlewellan. As of the 2021 census, Kilcoo has a population of 496, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kilcoo. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Kilcoo were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.