Moneyreagh, Castlereagh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moneyreagh, Castlereagh.

Castlereagh · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Moneyreagh

Moneyreagh, also known as Moneyrea, is a quaint village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, approximately 6 miles southeast of Belfast. Nestled just off the main road connecting Belfast and Ballygowan, it falls within the civil parish of Comber and the historic barony of Castlereagh Lower. With a population of 1,594 according to the 2021 Census, Moneyreagh presents an interesting area for planning applications and local development projects.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Ards and North Down
• Parliamentary constituency: Strangford
• LSOA: Comber_D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Moneyreagh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Moneyreagh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Moneyreagh.

1. - 31 Ballykeel Road, Newtownards, BT23 6BN
   Proposed alterations and extension to existing dwelling
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-05-07
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2. - Moneyrea Primary School, 36 Church Road, Newtownards, BT23 6BB
   Alterations and small single storey extension to primary school for no increase in personnel numbers to facilitate a rationalisation and reconfiguration of pupil and staff toilets (separating out for
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-02-09
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3. - Site between 82 & 84 Hillsborough Road, Moneyreagh, Newtownards, BT23 6AY
   Proposed double in-fill housing site
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2024-07-13
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4. - Lands between 28 & 30a Ballykeel Road, Moneyreagh
   2No infill dwellings with garages
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Moneyreagh in Castlereagh

Moneyreagh, also known as Moneyrea, is a quaint village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, approximately 6 miles southeast of Belfast. Nestled just off the main road connecting Belfast and Ballygowan, it falls within the civil parish of Comber and the historic barony of Castlereagh Lower. With a population of 1,594 according to the 2021 Census, Moneyreagh presents an interesting area for planning applications and local development projects.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Moneyreagh 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 Moneyreagh

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Moneyreagh. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Moneyreagh were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% 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.