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Planning in Newry

Approved
97%
57 of 58 decided
Decision time
about 25 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newry in the last 24 months, from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's planning register.

Decided by Newry, Mourne and Down District CouncilCouncil page

Around Newry

Postcode districts

BT34 390 applications in the last 12 monthsBT35 298 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

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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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Newry, 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, 138 planning applications were submitted near Newry. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 177 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (76), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newry?
In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near Newry. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newry?
The average planning decision time near Newry is 177 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 Newry?
The planning approval rate near Newry is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newry?
The most common type of planning application near Newry is full planning applications, with 76 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newry?
You can search and track planning applications near Newry on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.