Building to rear and 10 metres east of 18C Downpatrick Street, Rathfriland, Newry BT34 5DG

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

2. 24 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Consultation Open

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 November 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.

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• 10 Caddells Lane, Rathfriland, Newry, BT34 5PX

  LA08/2026/0371/F Submitted 11 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Internal and External alterations and change of use from existing retail unit (Use Class A1) and existing garage/store (Use Class B2/B4) to form 2 No. dwelling units (bedsits) (Use Class C1)

  Withdrawn Full applications 13 docs
  Several homes

• 53 Downpatrick Street Rathfriland Down BT34 5DQ

  LA08/2024/0247/DC Submitted 29 Feb 2024 100 yards away

  Discharge of condition 2 (a schedule of works for the demolition of the existing building through to completion of the redevelopment scheme) of LA08/2020/0171/F

  Granted Conditions Demolition 2 docs

• 20 Church Square, Rathfriland, Newry, BT34 5PT

  LA08/2025/0653/F Submitted 14 May 2025 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Proposed 2no 1 bed apartments at first floor over part of existing public house.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 18 docs

• Iveagh Primary School 17 Castle Hill, Rathfriland BT34 5NH

  LA08/2025/1424/F Submitted 4 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing primary school building and replacement with a new 10-class primary school building; installation of photovoltaic panels to roof; erection of covered bicycle shelter; erection of bin store enclosure; and provision of site landscaping including new internal road configuration, car parking, bus and car drop off areas, pedestrian crossing points, hard and soft surface play areas, lamp standards and other associated site works. The proposed works also include temporary alterations to the existing school building, involving partial demolition and reinstatement of external elevation, in advance of the complete demolition of the existing building; temporary classroom and office buildings; temporary hoarding; and temporary use of access onto Downpatrick Road to facilitate phased construction of the development

  Granted Full applications Demolition 106 docs

• 3 Caddells Lane, Rathfriland, BT34 5PX

  LA08/2023/2091/F Submitted 5 Apr 2023 150 yards away

  Conversion of ground floor bar, lounge, off sales and kitchen area to 6No. ensuite bedrooms, 1No. two ensuite bedrooms suite, provision of new reception area for hotel use and Breakfast/Coffee Shop.

  Withdrawn Full applications 24 docs

• 3 Caddells Lane, Rathfriland Newry, BT34 5PX

  LA08/2024/0965/F Submitted 27 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Retention of a temporary change of use from a hotel (sui generis) to a hostel (Use Class C2) for up to 3 years, to include two new window openings in the rear elevation and the conversion of the ground floor bar, lounge, off sales and kitchen area to 6 No. ensuite bedrooms, 1 No. two ensuite bedroom suites, the provision of new reception area and the provision of a breakfast/coffee shop

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs

• LA08/2026/0316/F Withdrawn

  Lands immediately adjacent to and east of No.89 Blackskull Road, Dromore, BT25 1JN

  Erection of 2 no. dwellings with attached garages and associated site works.

  Received 23 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2025/0221/F Granted

  198 Lurgan Road, Gamblestown, Dromore, BT25 1HL

  Extension to curtilage of dwelling, extension and alterations to rear of dwelling to include larger kitchen/dining area, and home office, erection of external raised terrace area and external steps, erection of replacement outbuilding to provide domestic games room, gym, W.C and storage area, and re-grading of ground levels to rear of outbuilding.

  Received 20 Feb, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2026/0908/F Granted

  3 Mellifont Park, Armagh, BT61 9HS

  Proposed single storey side extension

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2025/0903/F Granted

  Immediately adjacent and north of Mountnorris Primary School 7 Main Street, Mountnorris, Armagh, BT60 2TR

  Demolition of existing single storey traditional build garage to be replaced with pre-fabricated double modular classroom and general store. Works also include: retaining wall, alterations to existing pedestrian fencing, new pedestrian fencing and bitmac footpath.

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA08/2025/0820/F Granted

  Cormeen Community Hall, Tullycallidy Road, Armagh, BT60 4NE

  Two-storey extension to existing community hall to provide a music room, gymnasium, access stair, lift and associated external works and service connections (amended plans and additional information received)

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications