Saintfield, Down Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Saintfield, Down.
Down · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Saintfield
Saintfield is a village in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated along the A7 road approximately halfway between Belfast and Downpatrick. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 3,588, predominantly comprising commuters who travel to work in both south and central Belfast, located about 18 km away. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications, catering to its residential and commercial needs.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Saintfield.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
- Parliamentary constituency: Strangford
- LSOA: Rowallane_E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saintfield.
- 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 Saintfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Saintfield.
- - 55 Main Street, Saintfield Parks, Saintfield BT24 7AB
Modest changes to existing shop front to create traditional appearance in keeping with conservation area, including new window frames, new door, timber panel details etc., Retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 55 Main Street, Saintfield Parks, Saintfield, BT24 7AB
New signage proposals to be formed on the Main Street elevation in treated timber framing in traditional Conservation Area shape and proportion as illustrated on drawing C03. Signage letters to be rai
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 56 & 58 Main street, Saintfield Parks, Saintfield BT24 7AB
Ground floor change of use (from retail and residential) to Childrens play facility and first floor change of use from residential to office space including minor internal alterations to grade B1 List
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 6-10 Fairview, Saintfield, BT24 7AD
Discharge of conditions 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15 & 21 of LA07/2023/2606/F with submission of Final drainage assessment, Site investigation report and Correspondence with NI Water.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 61A Main Street, Saintfield BT24 7AB
Retrospective Application for Demolition of stone walls to the rear of 61A Main Street Saintfield
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-06-02
View full details - - 219 Listooder Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 7JA
Proposed attic conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - 61A Main Street, Saintfield, BT24 7AB (amended address)
Proposed alterations & change of use application from existing stores to retail & craft studios. Including replacement windows, new floors and replace an existing corrugated roof with a slated roof to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - Lands adjacent to 1-92 Main Street, 33-37 Saintfield Mill, 1-11 Fairview, 2 Comber Street, Saintfield, BT24.
Environmental improvements comprising the installation of new heritage style street lighting, remedial works to existing footpaths, improvements to existing uncontrolled crossing points, and all assoc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Lands opposite 221 and 223 Listooder Road and 1 Old Grand Jury Road Saintfield
Residential Development (amended plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2004-10-12
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Saintfield in Down
Saintfield is a village in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated along the A7 road approximately halfway between Belfast and Downpatrick. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 3,588, predominantly comprising commuters who travel to work in both south and central Belfast, located about 18 km away. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications, catering to its residential and commercial needs.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Saintfield a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Saintfield 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 Saintfield
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Saintfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 194 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Saintfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 194 days, decisions near Saintfield take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Saintfield were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ballygowan planning applications
- Pipers Cross Roads planning applications
- Listooder planning applications
- Moneyreagh planning applications
- Ballynahinch planning applications
- Carryduff planning applications
- Raffrey planning applications
- Killaney planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.