Bessbrook Primary School 14 Church Road, Newry, BT35 7AQ

1. 9 Jan 2023

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 15 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Newry, Mourne and Down granted permission on 13 April 2023, 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.

• 37a Church Road, Bessbrook, BT35 7AQ

  LA07/2025/0535/F Submitted 24 Apr 2025 200 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  Proposed change of use and conversion of hot food takeaway (sui generis) to a single dwelling (Class C1), inlcuding remodelling, external alterations and all associated site works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 24 docs
  Domestic

• No. 4 Brookview Mews Bessbrook Newry Co. Armagh BT35 7FE

  LA07/2025/1379/F Submitted 4 Nov 2025 250 yards away

  Proposed alterations to new living room from garage with new window

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 50 The Gardens, Bessbrook, Ballinaskeagh, Newry, BT35 7BB

  LA07/2026/0271/F Submitted 6 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension to dwelling comprising a bedroom with an ensuite also internal alterations and a ramped access to side door

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Lands at Bessbrook Mill, Derrymore Road, Bessbrook, BT35 7DN

  LA07/2023/2901/F Submitted 26 Jun 2023 350 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  A mixed use development proposal that will incorporate the retention and refurbishment of the existing Bessbrook Mill complex. Works to the Mill complex and associated structures within its curtilage include for: - Upgrade and adaptation of existing Mill building for the proposed development; - Retention and incorporation of the existing blast wall within the Mill complex; - Partial demolition and removal of the existing weaving sheds and associated outbuildings. Sections of the existing Weavers’ Shed shall be carefully dismantled and stored during construction works, restored prior to re-erection, and retained with an on-site interpretation board installed within the Structure. - Alterations and part removal of the existing boundary wall along Derrymore Road, with a fixed metal railing installed within the opening between the piers to replicate the historic gateway. - Existing Building Ruin to the Western aspect of the Mill Complex to be retained and incorporated into the communal open space of the Mill Complex. - Demolition of the existing British Legion building. The provision of a total of 48no. new-build residential dwellings and the provision of a total of 219no. apartments of which 165no. are to be provided within the existing Mill building which is to be refurbished and adapted to facilitate the residential use with associated works including for provision of an additional storey to the Mill building. The Mill building is also to incorporate 6 Nr. Commercial Office units, along with provision of a Gym. The development will also include the provision of a storage building, a refuse/waste storage building in addition to a temporary wastewater treatment works (WWTW). Associated site works will include provision of car parking, connection to existing services, provision of internal access roads along with ancillary site landscaping works. (Amended proposal description)

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 219 docs
  Major scheme

• LA07/2025/1209/F Granted

  Approximately 85m south east of 98 Forkhill Road, Newry, BT35 8RA

  Erection of dwelling and detached garage (Change of house type and re-siting dwelling approved under application P/2009/0106/F)

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA07/2026/0224/F Granted

  35m NE of 6 Morgans Lane, Jonesborough, Newry, BT35 8BD

  Removal of Condition 10 of planning application LA07/2021/1758/F which stated 'Prior to commencement of development the applicant shall submit a copy of consent to discharge for the proposed site, to be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority'.

  Received 25 Feb, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA07/2026/1231/F Awaiting decision

  Warde Groupage Ltd 19 Tandragee Road, Newry, BT35 6QE

  Proposed new covered/sheltered lorry parking

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• LA07/2026/0006/F Granted

  29 Kilmonaghan Road, Newry, BT35 6QD

  Replacement Dwelling with domestic garage

  Received 3 Jan, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA07/2025/1418/F Granted

  2 Crew Hill Way, Downpatrick, BT30 7XA

  Ground floor extension to accommodate shower room.

  Received 11 Nov, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications