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21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Portaferry · updated daily · Ards and North Down Borough Council

Planning in Portaferry

Approved
97%
29 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 17 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portaferry in the last 24 months, from Ards and North Down Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Portaferry

Postcode districts

BT22 109 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Ards and North Down Borough Council

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About Portaferry

Portaferry is a vibrant village in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated at the southern tip of the Ards Peninsula, adjacent to Strangford Lough. Known for its attractions like the Exploris aquarium and the popular Gala Week Float Parade, Portaferry also features a small marina and a frequent ferry service to Strangford, transporting around 500,000 passengers annually. With a population of 2,514 as of the 2011 Census, Portaferry is an important hub within the Barony of Ards Upper, making it a significant area for planning applications and community developments.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portaferry 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 Portaferry, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Portaferry. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 120 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Portaferry?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Portaferry. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Portaferry?
The average planning decision time near Portaferry is 120 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 Portaferry?
The planning approval rate near Portaferry is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Portaferry?
The most common type of planning application near Portaferry is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Portaferry?
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