Former bitmac playing pitches (associated with former St Ronan's College site), lands immediately south of 69-87 Edward Street, Lurgan, BT66 6DD and 1-3 Arthur Street, Lurgan, BT66 6DH

1. 13 Nov 2025

   Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

2. 12 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 7 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

5. 7 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Consultation Open.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon granted permission on 7 August 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 67 Edward Street, Shankill, Lurgan, BT66 6DD

  LA08/2025/1291/F Submitted 15 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Proposed change of use of existing commercial/office space at first floor level to 2 no. one bed self contained apartments.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 15 docs

• 82 Hill Street, Craigavon, Lurgan, BT66 6BQ

  LA08/2026/0454/DC Submitted 28 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Discharge of condition No. 2 of planning approval LA08/2024/1184/F which states: Prior to commencement of the use of the development hereby approved, a Management Plan (which shall include details of the disposal of waste from the premises) shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council and thereafter implemented. Reason: To protect residential amenity.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• McDonalds, Edward Street, Lurgan, BT66 6DB (Between Sloan Street and Hill Street)

  LA08/2026/0776/F Submitted 16 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Relocation of accessible parking bays with alterations to the patio area and kerblines and associated works including the relocation of buton barriers and lamps

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs

• McDonald's, 8 Edward Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6DB

  LA08/2026/0611/F Submitted 5 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  Refurbishment of the restaurant to include the redecoration of elevations, construction of extensions, formation of new access door, replacement glazing and new cladding. minor reconfiguration and refresh of patio seating and associated works to the site.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Alana Interiors, Pinehurst Retail Park, 9 Kitchen Hill, Lurgan, BT66 6AZ

  LA08/2026/1053/A Submitted 24 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  Retention of 5 illuminated signs and erection of 1 LED digital advertisement display and surround

  Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

• 38 Thornleigh, Lurgan, BT66 6ER

  LA08/2026/0481/F Submitted 27 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• LA08/2026/0316/F Withdrawn

  Lands immediately adjacent to and east of No.89 Blackskull Road, Dromore, BT25 1JN

  Erection of 2 no. dwellings with attached garages and associated site works.

  Received 23 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2025/0221/F Granted

  198 Lurgan Road, Gamblestown, Dromore, BT25 1HL

  Extension to curtilage of dwelling, extension and alterations to rear of dwelling to include larger kitchen/dining area, and home office, erection of external raised terrace area and external steps, erection of replacement outbuilding to provide domestic games room, gym, W.C and storage area, and re-grading of ground levels to rear of outbuilding.

  Received 20 Feb, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2026/0908/F Granted

  3 Mellifont Park, Armagh, BT61 9HS

  Proposed single storey side extension

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2025/0903/F Granted

  Immediately adjacent and north of Mountnorris Primary School 7 Main Street, Mountnorris, Armagh, BT60 2TR

  Demolition of existing single storey traditional build garage to be replaced with pre-fabricated double modular classroom and general store. Works also include: retaining wall, alterations to existing pedestrian fencing, new pedestrian fencing and bitmac footpath.

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2025/0820/F Granted

  Cormeen Community Hall, Tullycallidy Road, Armagh, BT60 4NE

  Two-storey extension to existing community hall to provide a music room, gymnasium, access stair, lift and associated external works and service connections (amended plans and additional information received)

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications