How long do planning decisions take near Newtownbreda?

The average planning decision time near Newtownbreda is 110 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 Newtownbreda?

The planning approval rate near Newtownbreda is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newtownbreda?

The most common type of planning application near Newtownbreda is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newtownbreda?

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Newtownbreda, Castlereagh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newtownbreda, Castlereagh.

Castlereagh · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Newtownbreda

Newtownbreda, often referred to as Breda, is a residential suburb located in south Belfast, within County Down, Northern Ireland. The area is characterized by its historical roots as an 18th-century village and is well-connected by the A55 Belfast Outer Ring road and the A24 road, making it a significant location for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lisburn and Castlereagh
Parliamentary constituency: Belfast South and Mid Down
LSOA: Castlereagh_South_F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Newtownbreda.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Newtownbreda based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Newtownbreda.

- 16 Windermere Avenue, Belfast, BT8 6SZ
Reduction of left hand side extension & slight enlargement of right hand side extension from previous planning permission LA05/2023/0908/F & front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 31 Cairnshill Road, Belfast, BT8 6GG
Demolition of existing sunroom and shower room and construction of a new single storey rear extension, first floor extension over existing garage and alterations to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 30 Rossdale Heights, Belfast, BT8 6XZ
Proposed dwelling to side of 30 Rossdale Heights, Belfast
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 1 Pennington Park, Belfast, BT8 6GJ
Proposed two storey extension to rear of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2024-11-22
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- 42 Windermere Road, Belfast, BT8 6XB
Porch extension with toilet
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2024-05-17
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- 26 Rossdale Road, Belfast, BT8 6TG
Single storey extension to rear of property and internal alterations, to provide new kitchen dining and sitting areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2023-11-03
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- 51 Burnside Avenue, Belfast, BT8 6HW
Proposed lean-to side extension for provision of incidental garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2023-08-16
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- 2 KERRYMOUNT AVENUE BREDA BELFAST DOWN BT8 6NL
Proposed roofspace conversion to include build up of existing hip to a gable and construction of rear dormer to provide additional emsuite bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lisburn and Castlereagh | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Newtownbreda in Castlereagh

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

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Planning Activity in Newtownbreda

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Newtownbreda. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 110 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 Newtownbreda.

With an average of 110 days, decisions near Newtownbreda 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 Newtownbreda were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (3), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 76% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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