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Planning in Saintfield

Approved
94%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 32 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Saintfield in the last 24 months, from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's planning register.

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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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Saintfield, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Saintfield. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 226 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Saintfield?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Saintfield. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Saintfield?
The average planning decision time near Saintfield is 226 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 Saintfield?
The planning approval rate near Saintfield is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Saintfield?
The most common type of planning application near Saintfield is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Saintfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Saintfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.