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 93m 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 173m 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 207m away

  97% 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 8 docs

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

  LA08/2026/0611/F Submitted 5 Jun 2026 207m away

  97% 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

• 38 Thornleigh, Lurgan, BT66 6ER

  LA08/2026/0481/F Submitted 27 Apr 2026 230m away

  Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Church Place, Lurgan, Craigavon BT66 6EY

  LA08/2026/0907/F Submitted 13 Aug 2026 287m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Change of use from vacated dental surgery (Use Class D1) to 6no. self service short term stay apartments (Use Class C2), with 2nd floor extension, and alteration and refurbishment to entire building.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 16 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