Planning application
LA08/2026/0012/S54
Game of Thrones Studio Tour Park & Ride Facility, 25 Cascum Avenue, Banbridge, BT32 4GN.
Proposal
Development of a new Park & Ride facility to facilitate the parking of vehicles and the onwards bus transfer of those attending the proposed Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Castlewellan Road and erection of associated reception/ticketing building. A Section 54 application to remove Condition 3 of planning approval LA08/2019/1660/F. Condition 3 states: “The use hereby permitted shall cease on or before 10.25 years from the date when operational use commences. Reason: To enable the Council to retain control over the development.”
As published by the council, reference LA08/2026/0012/S54
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Dec 2025
Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
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18 May 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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