Square, Down Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Square, Down.

Down · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Square

Square, Down is characterized as a regular quadrilateral, featuring four equal-length sides and four right angles. This geometric shape is a specific type of rectangle and rhombus, where adjacent sides meet at right angles. The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides, a fundamental concept in both geometry and algebra. This information is essential for anyone considering planning applications involving geometric design or land use in the area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Newry, Mourne and Down
• Parliamentary constituency: Newry and Armagh
• LSOA: Newry_J

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Square.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Square based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Square.

1. - Approximately 78m South West of No. 97 Bryansford Road, Fofannyreagh, Kilcoo, BT34 5LN
   Retention of temporary modular home and temporary use of approved agricultural laneway for residential access
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2025-06-24
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2. - 70m NE OF 31 Mill Road, Cabra, Newry BT34 5HD
   Proposed bridge over Muddock River
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-09-11
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3. - Approx 97m South-East of, 101 Bryansford Road, Kilcoo, BT34 5LN
   Replacement Dwelling
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2024-02-23
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4. - Adjacent to 97 Bryansford Road, Kilcoo
   Proposed New Infill Dwelling & Detached Garage In Accordance with CTY 8: PPS21 (Amended Plans)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newry Mourne Down | Date: 2023-10-14
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A brief summary of Square in Down

Square, Down is characterized as a regular quadrilateral, featuring four equal-length sides and four right angles. This geometric shape is a specific type of rectangle and rhombus, where adjacent sides meet at right angles. The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides, a fundamental concept in both geometry and algebra. This information is essential for anyone considering planning applications involving geometric design or land use in the area.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Square 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 Square

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Square. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Square were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% 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:

• Kilcoo planning applications
• Ballyward planning applications
• Castlewellan planning applications
• Bryansford planning applications
• Hilltown planning applications
• Bannvale planning applications
• Gransha planning applications
• Ballyroney 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.