Forest Lodge Care Home, 1 The Little Forest, Portadown, Craigavon BT63 5DX

1. 26 Feb 2026

   Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

2. 11 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon granted permission on 30 June 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.

• 4 College Manor, Portadown, Craigavon, BT63 5UB

  LA08/2026/0557/F Submitted 21 May 2026 129m away

  Single-storey extension to rear of existing dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Lands 52m north-west of nos.48-50 Killycomain Road, 40m south-east of nos.26-32 Bachelors Avenue, 44m south of 16 and 18 Bachelors Avenue, Portadown (With access onto Killycomain Road)

  LA08/2023/2031/F Submitted 28 Mar 2023 247m away

  Erection of petrol filling station, convenience store, hot food prep area and deli counter, bulk fuels store, petrol pumps, canopy, right turning lane, pedestrian crossing, footpath widening and associated site works (amended plans received).

  Granted Full applications 96 docs

• Development site on lands 52m north-west of nos. 48-50 Killycomain Road, 40m south-east of nos. 26-32 Bachelors Avenue, Portadown (with access onto Killycomain Road).

  LA08/2026/0387/DC Submitted 13 Apr 2026 255m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jun

  Discharge of Condition No. 23 & 24 of planning approval LA08/2023/2031/F which state: Condition number 23: If during the development works, new contamination or risks are encountered which have not previously been identified, works shall cease and the Council shall be notified immediately. This new contamination shall be fully investigated in accordance with the Land Contamination: Risk Management (LCRM) guidance available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/land-contamination-how-to-manage-therisks. In the event of unacceptable risks being identified, a remediation strategy shall be agreed with the Planning Authority in writing, and subsequently implemented and verified to its satisfaction. Reason: Protection of environmental receptors to ensure the site is suitable for use. Condition number 24. After completing any remediation works under Condition No. 23, and prior to occupation of the development, a verification report shall be submitted in writing and agreed with the Council. This report should be completed by competent persons in accordance with the Land Contamination: Risk Management (LCRM) guidance available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/land-contamination-how-tomanage-the-risks. The verification report shall present all the remediation, waste management and monitoring works undertaken and demonstrate the effectiveness of the works in managing all the risks and wastes in achieving the remedial objectives. Reason: Protection of environmental receptors to ensure the site is suitable for use.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs

• Lands 52m north-west of nos. 48-50 Killycomain Road, 40m sout-east of nos. 26-32 Bachelors Avenue, 44m south of 16 and 18 Bachelors Avenue, Portadown (with access onto Killycomain Road)

  LA08/2026/0536/DC Submitted 14 May 2026 259m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Discharge of condition 33 of LA08/2023/2031/F which reads: Prior to the commencement of retailing from the development hereby approved a Service Management plan for the site shall be agreed in writing with the Council. This plan shall include limiting the HGV service times to outside of peak hours of 0815 to 0915 and 1700 to 1800 and the Service Management plan shall be carried out as approved.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs

• Lands 52m north-west of nos. 48-50 Killycomain Road, 40m sout-east of nos. 26-32 Bachelors Avenue, 44m south of 16 and 18 Bachelors Avenue, Portadown (with access onto Killycomain Road)

  LA08/2026/0535/DC Submitted 14 May 2026 259m away

  Discharge of condition 34 of LA08/2023/2031/F which reads: No development shall take place until a Wastewater Impact Assessment has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council, in consultation with NI Water, with the Wastewater Impact Assessment demonstrating that the development can be served by the public sewerage system or that acceptable alternative provision for disposal of sewerage has been made. Any mitigation measures contained therein shall be implemented prior to the commencement of the development herby permitted, or in accordance with a programme to be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council.

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Lands 52m north-west of nos. 48-50 Killycomain Road, 40m sout-east of nos. 26-32 Bachelors Avenue, 44m south of 16 and 18 Bachelors Avenue, Portadown (with access onto Killycomain Road)

  LA08/2026/0461/DC Submitted 29 Apr 2026 259m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Proposed discharge of condition 3 of planning approval LA08/2023/2031/F. Condition 3 states: Prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted, a landscape management and maintenance plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The plan shall set out the period of the plan, long term objectives, management responsibilities, performance measures and maintenance schedules of all areas of landscaping. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved. Reason: To ensure successful establishment and ongoing management and maintenance (in perpetuity) of the landscaped areas in the interests of visual amenity.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 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