Killowen, Newry and Mourne Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Killowen, Newry and Mourne.

Newry and Mourne · Northern Ireland · settlement

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About Killowen

Killowen is a quaint village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled in the townland of Ballinran near Rostrevor and bordering the scenic Carlingford Lough. It falls under the Electoral Division of Killowen and the Civil Parish of Kilbroney, within the barony of Iveagh Upper, Upper Half, all governed by the Newry and Mourne District Council. This charming area may present various planning opportunities for those interested in local development.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Killowen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Killowen.

1. - Approximately 25m west of 48 Killowen Road Rostrevor BT34 3AF
   Dwelling and garage on a gap site
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-12-10
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2. - 33 Killowen Village, Killowen, Rostrevor, Co. Down BT34 3AJ
   Proposed dwelling alterations
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-11-02
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3. - 27 KILLOWEN ROAD BALLINRAN ROSTREVOR DOWN BT34 3AF
   Alterations to existing dwelling to include addition of a single-storey rear extension, single-storey side extension, bay windows to front, alterations to existing dormer windows to rear and erection
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Killowen in Newry and Mourne

Killowen is a quaint village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled in the townland of Ballinran near Rostrevor and bordering the scenic Carlingford Lough. It falls under the Electoral Division of Killowen and the Civil Parish of Kilbroney, within the barony of Iveagh Upper, Upper Half, all governed by the Newry and Mourne District Council. This charming area may present various planning opportunities for those interested in local development.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Killowen. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Killowen were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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.