Magherafelt, Magherafelt Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Magherafelt, Magherafelt.
Magherafelt · Northern Ireland · Town
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Ulster
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Ulster
- LSOA: Carntogher_D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Magherafelt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Magherafelt.
- 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 Magherafelt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Magherafelt.
- - 5 Piney Ways Magherafelt BT45 6FF
Installation of new attic window to existing gable elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 43-49 Rainey Street Magherafelt
Provision for dedicated Irish language supported community use with ground floor retail premises to Rainey Street. Incorporating external design proposals closely aligned to previously approved and im
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 43-49 Rainey Street Magherafelt
Refurbishment of the existing unoccupied Market Yard building to the east of the site (Block A as referenced in H/2010/0231/F approval) to provide a facility for dedicated Irish language supported com
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 2 Upper Golf Terrace Magherafelt BT45 6EL
Proposed rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land Approx. 21M South of The existing Bt Telephone Kiosk On Broad Street. On The Pavement Outside Spoilt Belle Boutique, Magherafelt
Erection of a freestanding street hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace a BT Payphone kiosk approx. 21m north of the site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Lands Approx 21M North of existing BT Telephone Kiosk On Broad Street, Magherafelt. Located On The Pavement Outside Spoilt Belle Boutique, Magherafelt
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of a BT Street Hub.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Site 14M Northeast of 4-8 King Street Magherafelt
New apartment with car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 20 Broad Street Magherafelt
Stonework repairs, roof repairs and some gentle cleaning to all elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 43-49 Rainey Street Magherafelt BT45 5AF
Block A - Change of use from offices to community use and reduction from 5no. retail units to 1no. retail unit, with associated internal layout plan amendments to accommodate this. Block A - Minor ele
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 2 Hospital Road Magherafelt BT45 5DG
External LED wall mounted static advertisement display
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Unit B9A Workspace Magherafelt BT45 5AH
Retrospective signage application comprising of 2no. slimline flat aluminum signs and 1no. projecting illuminated sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 90-92 Rainey Street Magherafelt BT45 5AJ
Apartment building with ground floor retail unit and 3 No. townhouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 14 King Street Magherafelt
Change of use from residential to office (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - Unit 10 Meadowlane Shopping Centre Moneymore Road Magherafelt
Proposed shop signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 64A Rainey Street Magherafelt
Variation of condition No.1 of planning permission H/2009/0088/F to increase the number of children from 48 to 58. (Originally approved under H/98/0249, children creche facility).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Ulster | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Magherafelt in 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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Magherafelt a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Magherafelt
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Magherafelt. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Magherafelt.
With an average of 99 days, decisions near Magherafelt take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Magherafelt were full planning applications (9), outline applications (4), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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