Planning application
LA08/2026/0103/PAN
Lands located at Bridgewater Park, Banbridge BT32 4LF (adjacent to Units 2/3 (Home Bargains), Unit 4 (EZ Living) Unit5/6 (M&S), and including land adjacent car parking and Game of Thrones car park.)
Proposal
Application to merge Units 8 and 9 Bridgewater Retail Park (Approved and Constructed under application LA08/2024/0354/F) to provide Flagship Matalan Retail Store including Change of Use to allow Unrestricted Sale and Display of Retail Goods. Associated Car Parking and Site Works As Necessary.
As published by the council, reference LA08/2026/0103/PAN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jan 2026
Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
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13 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Acceptable
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
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