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Planning in Magherafelt

Approved
94%
32 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 25 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Magherafelt in the last 24 months, from Mid Ulster District Council's planning register.

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About Magherafelt

Magherafelt, a town and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, serves as the largest settlement in the southern part of the county, with a population of 9,071 as of the 2021 census. Recognized as the social, economic, and political centre of the region, it falls within the Mid-Ulster District, making it a key area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Magherafelt. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 175 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), outline applications (5), advertising consent (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Magherafelt?
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Magherafelt. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Magherafelt?
The average planning decision time near Magherafelt is 175 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 Magherafelt?
The planning approval rate near Magherafelt is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Magherafelt?
The most common type of planning application near Magherafelt is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Magherafelt?
You can search and track planning applications near Magherafelt on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.