What is the planning approval rate near Macfinn Lower?

The planning approval rate near Macfinn Lower is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Macfinn Lower?

The most common type of planning application near Macfinn Lower is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Macfinn Lower?

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Macfinn Lower, Ballymoney Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Macfinn Lower, Ballymoney.

Ballymoney · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Causeway Coast and Glens
Parliamentary constituency: North Antrim
LSOA: Ballymoney_E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Macfinn Lower.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Macfinn Lower based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Macfinn Lower.

- 95 Macfin Road, Macfin, Ballymoney
Proposed conversion of the garage to provide ancillary living accommodation for domestic purposes only
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Causeway and Glens | Date: 2026-02-21
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A brief summary of Macfinn Lower in Ballymoney

Macfinn Lower is a settlement located in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.

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

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Planning Activity in Macfinn Lower

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Macfinn Lower. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Macfinn Lower were full planning applications (1). 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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