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Planning in Lurgan

Approved
99%
70 of 70 decided
Decision time
about 17 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lurgan in the last 24 months, from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Lurgan

Postcode districts

BT66 127 applications in the last 12 monthsBT67 124 applications in the last 12 monthsBT63 111 applications in the last 12 monthsBT62 138 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

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About Lurgan

Lurgan is a significant town located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, approximately 18 miles southwest of Belfast, near the southern shore of Lough Neagh. With a population of 38,198 as of the 2021 UK census, it is part of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough and is integrated into the Craigavon Urban Area alongside Portadown. The town benefits from excellent transport links, including the M1 motorway and the Belfast–Dublin railway line, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lurgan 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 Lurgan, 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, 101 planning applications were submitted near Lurgan. Of these, 99% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (66), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lurgan?
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Lurgan. The approval rate is 99%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lurgan?
The average planning decision time near Lurgan is 119 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 Lurgan?
The planning approval rate near Lurgan is 99%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lurgan?
The most common type of planning application near Lurgan is full planning applications, with 66 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lurgan?
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