Kilkeel, Newry and Mourne Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kilkeel, Newry and Mourne.
Newry and Mourne · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Kilkeel
Kilkeel is a coastal town and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland, known for being the main fishing port on the Down coast and home to the largest fishing fleet in the region. With a population of 6,633 as of the 2021 census, the town features historic sites including the ruins of a 14th-century church and fort, alongside charming winding streets and terraced shops. Nestled just south of the Mourne Mountains, Kilkeel is the southernmost town in Northern Ireland, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
- Parliamentary constituency: Newry and Armagh
- LSOA: Newry_B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kilkeel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kilkeel.
- 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 Kilkeel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Kilkeel.
- - James Knox & Sons Ltd, 40 Newcastle Street, Kilkeel, BT34 4AF
Extension of existing storage shed; provision of a canopy over existing compound and yard lighting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 12 Church Vale, Kilkeel, BT34 4YS
Proposed attached two storey garage and side extension with internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 14 The Harbour, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AX
Proposed single storey side extension to existing factory and open Lean-too extension to existing cold store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 19 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4BH
Proposed partial conversion of ground floor bank to financial & professional services offices (non class change) with alterations. Change of use of ground floor and first floor financial & professiona
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 6-8 Newry Street, Kilkeel, BT34 4DN
Change of use from 2 no. retail units to 2 no. residential apartments for tourist accommodation including alterations to facade
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 6-8 Newry Street, Kilkeel, BT34 4DN
Change of use from 2 no. retail units to 2 no. residential apartments for tourist accommodation including alterations to facade
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 37 Rooney Road, Kilkeel, BT34 4AG
Variation of Condition no. 6 of the previous approval LA07/2017/1840/F, from 'Prior to the commencement of any of the approved development on site, a final drainage assessment, containing a detailed d
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 60m SE of 18 Ben Crom Place, Kilkeel
Discharge of condition 8 of planning approval LA07/2019/0304/F
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 47 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, BT34 4BH
1 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign, 1 Other - Illuminated Directory of Services, 3 Other - Internal marketing posters
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - 105 Harbour Road, Kilkeel, BT34 4AT
Proposed erection of 2no. semi detached dwellings to replace existing dwelling and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Meeting Hall 32 Newcastle Street Kilkeel BT34 4AF
Proposed Kitchen Extension To Meeting Hall and New Boundary Fence to Rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 60 metres south east of 18 Ben Crom Place Kilkeel
Discharge of Conditions 10 & 11 of planning approval LA07/2019/0304/F
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Kilkeel in Newry and Mourne
Kilkeel is a coastal town and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland, known for being the main fishing port on the Down coast and home to the largest fishing fleet in the region. With a population of 6,633 as of the 2021 census, the town features historic sites including the ruins of a 14th-century church and fort, alongside charming winding streets and terraced shops. Nestled just south of the Mourne Mountains, Kilkeel is the southernmost town in Northern Ireland, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kilkeel a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kilkeel 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 Kilkeel
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Kilkeel. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 292 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kilkeel may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 292 days, decisions near Kilkeel 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 Kilkeel were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 82% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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