Lands immediately adjacent to the rear (east) of, and running parallel to, Rushmere Shopping Centre, 51 Central Way, Craigavon, BT61 1AA and approximately 170m west of Craigavon Civic Centre, Lakeview Road, Craigavon, BT64 1AL (site is accessed from existing one way service road at rear (east) of Rushmere Shopping Centre).

1. 30 Oct 2025

   Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

2. 24 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon granted permission on 24 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Units 11 and 15 Rushmere Shopping Centre, 4 Central Way, Craigavon, BT64 1AA

  LA08/2026/0412/F Submitted 17 Apr 2026 101m away

  Reconfiguration and extension of Units 11 and 15 into a single anchor unit with new shop front along west elevation and associated site works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 20 docs

• Suite 2 and 3 Rushmere Shopping Centre, 4 Central Way, Craigavon, BT64 1AA

  LA08/2025/1147/NMC Submitted 26 Sep 2025 113m away

  Non-Material change to LA08/2024/0621/F (Redevelopment, retention of the reconfiguration and subdivision of former Sainsburys supermarket unit to create 3 no retail units and change of use of one unit to a gymnasium, and creation 3 no cafe/ restaurants and an office (Use Class B1). Retention of external alterations to building to provide new access, doorway, facade to gymnasium and installation of glazing ) Subdivision of office into two suites and internal reorganisation of floorspace, installation of first floor area. Minor alterations to facade to provide new doors and windows.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• Unit 2 Ruhmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon

  LA08/2024/1078/A Submitted 17 Sep 2024 128m away

  1 No. shop sign

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Former Sainsburys Unit, Rushmere Shopping Centre, 29 Central Way, Craigavon, BT64 1AA

  LA08/2024/0621/F Submitted 28 May 2024 130m away

  Redevelopment, retention of the reconfiguration and subdivision of former Sainsburys supermarket unit to create 3 no retail units and change of use of one unit to a gymnasium, and creation 3 no cafe/ restaurants and an office (Use Class B1). Retention of external alterations to building to provide new access, doorway, facade to gymnasium and installation of glazing (amended description).

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 22 docs
  Domestic

• Unit 36 Rushmere Shopping Centre, 29 Central Way, Craigavon, BT64 1AA and lands adjacent including the Western Gable Shopping Centre Entrance (100m south east of Marlborough House roundabout)

  LA08/2025/1123/F Submitted 22 Sep 2025 134m away

  Retention of refurbishment, extension, and alterations to the existing restaurant (works will include an external seating area, planters and new facade to the West Entrance of the Shopping Centre to include a new customer access).

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs

• Unit A2 (first floor of former Debenhams) and Units P & Q Rushmere Shopping Centre, 4 Central Way, Craigavon, BT64 1AA

  LA08/2026/0823/F Submitted 28 Jul 2026 176m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Change of use from vacated retail store (Use Class A1) to office suite (Use Class B1) comprising reconfiguration of first floor (involving subdivision of unit A2 and amalgamation of units P&Q) with ground floor extension and external alterations to elevations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 11 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