No’s 35-37 Thomas Street (and lands immediately adjacent and west / to the rear of No’s 35-37 Thomas Street), Armagh, BT61 7QB, with access off Thomas Street.

1. 17 Dec 2025

   Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

2. 8 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 March 2026, 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 118 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 outline applications in a median of 219 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Lands adjacent and to the rear of No's 35-37 Thomas Street, Armagh, BT61 7QB, with access off Thomas Street.

  LA08/2026/0017/DCA Submitted 8 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~5 Mar

  Demolition of rear building, which is of concrete block construction , metal doors, boarded up windows, corrugated metal roof and PVC rainwater goods. Demolition of a rear concrete wall with a lean-to metal roof is also proposed as part of the application.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 43 Thomas Street, Armagh, BT61 7QB

  LA08/2026/0199/F Submitted 23 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from retail premises to a console/gaming and entertainment centre (sui generis use class). Includes installation of gaming consoles, seating areas and a reception desk

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• St Malachys Primary School, 11 Chapel Lane, Armagh, BT61 7EG

  LA08/2026/0735/DC Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 02 of LA08/2026/0639/S54 which reads: The demolition consent is granted subject to the implementation of the redevelopment scheme allowed and granted full planning permission under application LA08/2023/1665/F. Until evidence of funding for the scheme is evident and a letter of confirmation is submitted to and approved in writing by the Council, demolition of the buildings and structures on site shall not commence.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 5 docs

• St Malachy's Primary School, 11 Chapel Lane, Armagh, BT61 7EG

  LA08/2026/0738/DC Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

  Discharge of Conditions 23 and 24 of LA08/2023/1665/F which read: 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. and No site works of any nature or development shall take place other than in accordance with the programme of archaeological work approved under Condition 23.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• St Malachys Primary School 11 Chapel Lane, Armagh, BT61 7EG

  LA08/2026/0639/S54 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Section 54 application to vary Condition 2 of demolition consent approval LA08/2023/2006/DCA (Demolition Consent Application for demolition of existing school building and portacabins. Removal of Chapel Lane road frontage walls, railings and gates and partial removal of retaining wall east of the entrance to enable visibility of oncoming traffic) Condition 2 shall be amended to read: The demolition consent is granted subject to the implementation of the redevelopment scheme allowed and granted full planning permission under application LA08/2023/1665/F. Until evidence of funding for the scheme is evident and a letter of confirmation is submitted to and approved in writing by the Council, demolition of the buildings and structures on site shall not commence.

  Granted Demolition 5 docs

• 20 Thomas Street, Armagh, BT61 7PX

  LA08/2024/0113/F Submitted 31 Jan 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of extension to first and second floor living accommodation to form new two bedroom apartment and a one bedroom apartment. Refurbishment and alterations and extension of existing ground floor retail unit to form new ground floor retail shop frontage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 23 docs

• LA08/2026/0100/O Withdrawn

  Immediately Adjacent and North Of 23 Slievenaboley Road, Dromara, Dromore, BT25 2EN

  Site For Dwelling & Garage On A Farm

  Received 28 Jan, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• LA08/2026/0377/O Granted

  Land immediately adjacent and to the North and to the East of 96 Newry Road, Corporation, Armagh, BT60 1ER

  Site for dwelling and garage and associated site works (renewal of outline approval LA08/2022/0709/O)

  Received 6 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• LA08/2025/0905/O Refused

  Land 160m N.W. of 25 Abbey Road, Tynan, Co-Armagh BT60 4QX

  Site for dwelling and garage on a farm

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Outline
• LA08/2026/0732/O Granted

  Lands between 41 & 49 Shanrod Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge, BT32 5PG

  Infill Site For 1 No. Dwelling & Garage. (Amended Description)

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• LA08/2026/1063/O Awaiting decision

  Lands opposite and approximately 95 metres west-north-west of 192 Granemore Road, Tassagh, Armagh, BT60 2NL

  Site for replacement dwelling and garage, and associated site works

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Outline