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Planning in Portstewart

Approved
91%
84 of 89 decided
Decision time
about 20 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portstewart in the last 24 months, from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's planning register.

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About Portstewart

Portstewart is a charming seaside town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with a population of 7,854 as of the 2021 census. This popular resort town is situated near Coleraine and Portrush, featuring a picturesque harbour and scenic coastal paths that lead to a two-mile beach, attracting holidaymakers in the summer and surfers throughout the year. Located within the Barony of the North East Liberties of Coleraine, Portstewart offers a vibrant community atmosphere that is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portstewart 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 Portstewart, 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, 136 planning applications were submitted near Portstewart. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 137 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (109).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Portstewart?
In the last 24 months, 136 planning applications were submitted near Portstewart. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Portstewart?
The average planning decision time near Portstewart is 137 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 Portstewart?
The planning approval rate near Portstewart is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Portstewart?
The most common type of planning application near Portstewart is full planning applications, with 109 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Portstewart?
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