Knockmore, Lisburn Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knockmore, Lisburn.
Lisburn · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Knockmore
Knockmore is an upland area and townland located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, just outside the village of Derrygonnelly. Part of the historical barony of Magheraboy, this region, including the nearby Barrs of Boho, is known as the Knockmore Scarplands, with the prominent Knockmore summit reaching an elevation of 277 metres (909 ft). This unique topography may influence planning considerations in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Parliamentary constituency: Lagan Valley
- LSOA: Lisburn_South_D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knockmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knockmore.
- 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 Knockmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Knockmore.
- - 91 Moira Road, Lisburn, BT28 1RH
Retrospective application for the extension to curtilage of business yard at 91 Moira Road, Lisburn. BT28 1RH
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Aromet Group Ltd, 15 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 2SA
Change of Use of an Industrial Unit from 'Industrial' to 'Sui Generis' which will be used to house the NIAS HART team including emergency vehicle storage, offices, kitchen, rest room and store rooms.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 47 Drumlough Gardens, Lisburn, BT28 1RZ
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling to provide disabled user Bedroom and bathroom. Provision of ramped access from proposed new extension. (Amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Lands 40 metres south of 27-37 Crescent Business Park, west of 11-17 Iniscarn Close and east of Enterprise Crescent, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn
Discharge of Condition 34 of planning approval LA05/2021/1034/F : submission of a Piling Risk Assessment
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Knockmore in Lisburn
Knockmore is an upland area and townland located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, just outside the village of Derrygonnelly. Part of the historical barony of Magheraboy, this region, including the nearby Barrs of Boho, is known as the Knockmore Scarplands, with the prominent Knockmore summit reaching an elevation of 277 metres (909 ft). This unique topography may influence planning considerations in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Knockmore a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knockmore 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 Knockmore
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Knockmore. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 135 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Knockmore may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 135 days, decisions near Knockmore take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Knockmore were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 59% 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.