Newtownstewart, Strabane Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newtownstewart, Strabane.
Strabane · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Newtownstewart
Newtownstewart is a picturesque village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, covering 540 acres and nestled by the scenic hills of Bessy Bell and Mary Gray. Situated on the banks of the River Strule, near its confluence with the Owenkillew, the village is part of the Derry City and Strabane District Council area and the historic barony of Strabane Lower. As of the 2021 census, Newtownstewart has a population of 1,414, making it a vibrant community for planning and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fermanagh and Omagh
- Parliamentary constituency: West Tyrone
- LSOA: Omagh_C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newtownstewart.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newtownstewart.
- 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 Newtownstewart based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
309 planning applications found near Newtownstewart.
- - Spar Store, 15 Strabane Road, Newtownstewart, Omagh, BT78 4AZ
Discharge of condtion No. 13 of planning application LA11/2021/0596/F - Relating to badger mitigation plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 22 Forthill Park Newtownstewart BT78 4BX
Proposed 2 storey side extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 16 Castle Brae, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AS
Proposed rear extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - McCafferty Barbers 6 Townhall Street Newtonstewart BT78 4AX
Proposed change of use from Barbers and Vape Shop (Use Class A1) to Office (Use Class B1) and proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 56 Mourne Park, Newtownstewart, BT78 4BL
Proposed single storey rear extension, and front bay window extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 48 Dublin Street, Newtonstewart, BT78 4AG
Change of use from nursing home to 16 No. apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Lands directly adjacent to the south of 1 Castleview, Newtownstewart, BT79 4BS.
Erection of single storey detached dwelling and associated site works (additional information received)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 41 Mourne Park, Newtownstewart, BT78 4BL
Proposed first-floor extension to side of existing dwelling (Amended Description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - 1a Douglas Road, Newtownstewart, bt78 4ne
Retention of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - 20m Adjacent to No. 2 Castle Court, Newtonstewart, BT78 4JP
Proposed two-storey dwelling and detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - Lands adjacent and to the rear of 6 Castle Brae, Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone
Erection of 1½ storey dwelling and associated site (amended proposal description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Lands adjacent and to the rear of 6 Castle Brae, Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone
Renovation, extension and conversion of two storey dwelling and barn building to 2no. dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 22 Dublin Street, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AF
Proposed change of use from Use Class A1 (retail) to Use Class C1 (dwellinghouse). Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-05-06
View full details - - Newtownstewart Telephone Exchange, 14 Mill Street, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AY
Installation of 5 No. storage shipping container units and 2 M. high perimeter fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-04-16
View full details - - Adjacent to 60 Orr Park, Newtownstewart, BT78 4BH
Erection of detached two storey dwelling - renewal of planning permission LA11/2018/0616/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 17 Moyle Road, Grange, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AP
Proposed first floor extension to existing community leisure centre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Apartment 2 Grange Court, 21-27 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AP
Provision of Internal Alterations and Ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-02-25
View full details - - 3 Douglas Road, Newtownstewart Presbyterian Church Hall, BT78 4NE
Single storey rear extension and side/ rear raised patio area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 27 Mourne Park, Newtownstewart, BT78 4BL
Proposed rear extension to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2024-01-17
View full details - - 30 Mourne Park, NEWTOWNSTEWART, Omagh, BT78 4BL
Replacement of existing front window with patio doors and provision of access ramp to the front of dwelling from new patio doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derry and Strabane | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Newtownstewart in Strabane
Newtownstewart is a picturesque village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, covering 540 acres and nestled by the scenic hills of Bessy Bell and Mary Gray. Situated on the banks of the River Strule, near its confluence with the Owenkillew, the village is part of the Derry City and Strabane District Council area and the historic barony of Strabane Lower. As of the 2021 census, Newtownstewart has a population of 1,414, making it a vibrant community for planning and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newtownstewart a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtownstewart 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 Newtownstewart
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Newtownstewart. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 129 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Newtownstewart.
With an average of 129 days, decisions near Newtownstewart take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Newtownstewart were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 85% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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