1a Church Square, Rathfriland, BT34 5PT

1. 13 Oct 2025

   Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

2. 16 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon took a median of 105 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon decided full applications in a median of 120 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 18m South of 2 Main Street, Rathfriland BT34 5PS

  LA08/2024/0839/F Submitted 30 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of Northern Ireland Centennial Stone

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 7-9 Dromore Street, Rathfriland, BT34 5LU

  LA08/2026/0911/NMC Submitted 20 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Minor plan alterations on ground floor, omission of first floor and changes to roof finish

  Awaiting decision Amendments 8 docs

• 20 Church Square, Rathfriland, Newry, BT34 5PT

  LA08/2025/0653/F Submitted 14 May 2025 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Proposed 2no 1 bed apartments at first floor over part of existing public house.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 18 docs

• 10 Caddells Lane, Rathfriland, Newry, BT34 5PX

  LA08/2026/0371/F Submitted 11 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Internal and External alterations and change of use from existing retail unit (Use Class A1) and existing garage/store (Use Class B2/B4) to form 2 No. dwelling units (bedsits) (Use Class C1)

  Withdrawn Full applications 13 docs
  Several homes

• 33 and 35 Dromore Street, Rathfriland, Down, BT34 5LU

  LA08/2024/0223/DC Submitted 15 Feb 2024 200 yards away

  Proposed Discharge of Condition 3 of LA08/2021/0527/F, Condition 3 states: No site works of any nature or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work (POW) has been prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted by the applicant and approved in writing by the Council in consultation with Historic Environment Division, Department for Communities. The POW shall provide for: ? The identification and evaluation of archaeological remains within the site; ? Mitigation of the impacts of development through licensed excavation recording or by preservation of remains in-situ; ? Post-excavation analysis sufficient to prepare an archaeological report, to publication standard if necessary; and ? Preparation of the digital, documentary and material archive for deposition. Reason: to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified and protected or appropriately recorded.

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• 3 Caddells Lane, Rathfriland, BT34 5PX

  LA08/2023/2091/F Submitted 5 Apr 2023 200 yards away

  Conversion of ground floor bar, lounge, off sales and kitchen area to 6No. ensuite bedrooms, 1No. two ensuite bedrooms suite, provision of new reception area for hotel use and Breakfast/Coffee Shop.

  Withdrawn Full applications 24 docs

• LA08/2025/1016/F Granted

  1 Ballynafern Road, Banbridge, BT32 5AE

  Proposed re-roofing of thatched roof with slate

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2025/0570/F Granted

  236 Banbridge Road, Lawrencetown, BT63 6DW

  Conversion and reconfiguration of lawful existing ground floor retail unit (sale of fireplaces, stoves and associated accessories) to provide extension to existing dwelling and demolition of lawful retail buildings (sale of fireplaces, stoves and associated accessories) and separate brick shed. Conversion, reconfiguration and extension to existing building to accommodate the relocation of existing and proposed lawful retail floorspace for the sale of fireplaces, stoves and associated accessories and provision of ancillary storage, car parking, landscaping and all associated site works’.

  Received 9 May, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2026/0190/F Granted

  Lands within the grounds of Clady GAC, 65 Clady Road, Mowhan, Armagh, BT60 2HA

  Erection of changing pavilion incorporating 2 team changing rooms plus accessible changing, meeting room and gym/multi-activity area (existing changing pavilion & storage room to be retained), erection of new entrance wall and gates and associated site works (in substitution for planning approval reference no LA08/2022/1238/F)

  Received 19 Feb, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2026/0271/F Granted

  5 Drummiller Lane, Craigavon, BT63 6BR

  Partial demolition of existing single-storey front block, rebuilding with reduced floor area, and associated alterations to the existing property.

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2026/0483/F Refused

  25 metres SE of entrance/exit to Tesco Extra building, Tesco Extra, Bridgewater Retail Park, Banbridge, BT32 4LF

  Erection of Timpson pod (for dry cleaning, shoe repair, key cutting, jewellery repairs, watch repairs, engraving, etc. Dry cleaning will not be undertaken within the kiosk, items to be cleaned would be dropped off and collected at the kiosk) with steps for access and provision of 15 No 1m high bollards for protection and a pedestrian crossing and tactile pavement.

  Received 5 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications