How long do planning decisions take near Portavogie?

The average planning decision time near Portavogie is 49 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 Portavogie?

The planning approval rate near Portavogie is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Portavogie?

The most common type of planning application near Portavogie is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portavogie?

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Portavogie, Ards Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portavogie, Ards.

Ards · Northern Ireland · settlement

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About Portavogie

Portavogie is a vibrant fishing port and village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, within the Ards and North Down Borough. As the easternmost settlement in Ireland, it is home to a community of 2,122 residents, based on the 2011 Census. This unique location presents opportunities for planning applications related to maritime activities, residential development, and community services.

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Area Information

Admin district: Ards and North Down
Parliamentary constituency: Strangford
LSOA: Ards_Peninsula_C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Portavogie.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Portavogie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Portavogie.

- 75 New Harbour Road Portavogie BT22 1EB
Driveway creating level access to property providing parking space with dropped kerb to footpath
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ards and North Down | Date: 2025-07-02
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A brief summary of Portavogie in Ards

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

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Planning Activity in Portavogie

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Portavogie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portavogie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Portavogie were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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