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Planning in Kilkeel

Approved
91%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 39 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kilkeel in the last 24 months, from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's planning register.

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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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kilkeel, 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, 43 planning applications were submitted near Kilkeel. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 274 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kilkeel?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Kilkeel. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kilkeel?
The average planning decision time near Kilkeel is 274 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 Kilkeel?
The planning approval rate near Kilkeel is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kilkeel?
The most common type of planning application near Kilkeel is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kilkeel?
You can search and track planning applications near Kilkeel on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.