How long do planning decisions take near Raffrey?

The average planning decision time near Raffrey is 262 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 Raffrey?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Raffrey?

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

How can I track planning applications near Raffrey?

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Raffrey, Down Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Raffrey, Down.

Down · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
Parliamentary constituency: Strangford
LSOA: Downpatrick_A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Raffrey.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Raffrey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Raffrey in Down

Raffrey is a settlement located in Down, Northern Ireland.

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

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Planning Activity in Raffrey

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Raffrey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 262 days.

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

With an average of 262 days, decisions near Raffrey take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 9-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Raffrey were full planning applications (2), outline applications (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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