Newry, Newry and Mourne Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newry, Newry and Mourne.
Newry and Mourne · Northern Ireland · City
About Newry
Newry is a city located in Northern Ireland, straddling counties Down and Armagh along the Clanrye River. Positioned close to the Republic of Ireland's border, it serves as a key junction on the main route connecting Belfast and Dublin, with a population of 27,913 as of 2021. This strategic location makes it a focal point for various planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
- Parliamentary constituency: Newry and Armagh
- LSOA: Slieve_Gullion_G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newry.
- 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 Newry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Newry.
- - Glebe House, 1 Windsor Avenue, Newry, BT34 1EQ
Change of use from dwelling to 5 apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Glebe House, 1 Windsor Avenue, Newry, BT34 1EQ
Change of use from dwelling to 5 apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 1 Town Hall, Bank Parade, Newry, BT35 6HR
Discharge of conditions No 16 and No 17 under planning approval Ref LA07/2023/2193/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 1 Town Hall, Bank Parade, Newry BT35 6HR
Discharge Condition 19 of Planning Ref: LA07/2023/2193/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 Town Hall, Bank Parade, Newry, BT35 6HR
Non material change to planning approval LA07/2023/2193/F. The submission of missing and/or revised drawings relating to the full planning application
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Existing SRC car park site (formerly Newry Sports Centre) immediately N of Southern Regional College (SRC) 'East Campus: building at No 61 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8DN
Discharge of Condition No 12 under planning approval LA07/2023/3188/F
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Aethera Clinic Ltd, 6 Downshire Close, Newry, BT34 1FD
Conversion of retail showroom to medical clinic
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - St Clare's Convent High Street, Newry, BT34 1HD
Discharge of Condition No.27 of Planning Approval reference LA07/2021/0589/F
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Pedestrian area at the corner of Hill Street and Margaret Square, Newry, BT34 1DE.
A freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace two BT telephone boxes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 47 Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 8HE
Installation of temporary roof to fire damaged listed building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Pedestrian area at the corner of Hill Street and Margaret Square, Newry, BT34 1DE.
A freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace two BT telephone boxes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Lands at 14-18 Edward Street, Newry, BT35 6AN
Discharge of condition no 20 of planning approval LA07/2019/1061/F - All required social housing units have now been shown in Block 1A instead of original proposal of spliting them between Block 1A &
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 14 Lands at 14-18 Edward Street, Newry, BT35 6AN
Discharge of condition no 7 of planning approval LA07/2019/1061/F - Final Drainage Assessment
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Newry & Kilkeel Institute Of Further & Higher Education, 61 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8DN
Removal of condition 20 relating to planning application LA07/2023/3188/F Original text: Prior to commencement of development hereby approved a fire risk assessment shall be submitted to the Local Pla
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Land at the Former St.Clare's Primary School and Covenant 5 High Street, Newry, BT34 1HD
Variation of Condition 36 under LA07/2021/0589/F Original Text: The Community Hub hereby approved as indicated on Drawing No 202 REV J shall only be used for purposes under Class D1: Community and Cul
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - The Salvation Army, 14A Trevor Hill, Newry, BT34 1DN
Accessible ramp with complementary steps to the front entrance of The Salvation Army Church building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-10-25
View full details - - 28 Monaghan Street, Newry, BT35 6AA
Change of use from former single use retail with associated offices, stores and ancillary facilities to community resource building containing ; a community cafe, a community shop, training and counse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Newry Telephone Exchange, Downshire Road, Newry, Co. Down BT34 1DZ
Proposed telecommunication installation. Removal of 3No. Existing RRUs, for the proposed installation of 9No. Antennas, 1No. 0.3m dish, 15 No. RRUs with ancillary development thereto.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Lands at 6 Merchants Quay to the north surrounding 2 Merchants Quay to the north west and east and west of 2-8 Canal Street, Newry.
Discharge of condition No. 19 under planning approval Ref LA07/2020/0992/F.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 36 Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1AR
Planning Application for works to Catholic Working Mens Club to conform with building regulations in respect of the existing beer garden & external escape stairs (retrospective) and provision of a new
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Newry in Newry and Mourne
Newry is a city located in Northern Ireland, straddling counties Down and Armagh along the Clanrye River. Positioned close to the Republic of Ireland's border, it serves as a key junction on the main route connecting Belfast and Dublin, with a population of 27,913 as of 2021. This strategic location makes it a focal point for various planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newry a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newry 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 Newry
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Newry. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newry may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near Newry 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 Newry were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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