Planning application
The Lighthouse, 1 Point Road, Killough, Downpatrick, BT30 7QY
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
“Listed building consent is sought for proposed works at St. John’s Point Lighthouse. The proposed works are required to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the lighthouse. The project includes the retention of the rotating Fresnel lens and flash character of the light while allowing the removal of mercury and diesel generation from the lighthouse. The existing Fresnel Lens, will continue in operation by installing a mechanical rotational ball-bearing race below the lens, replacing the mercury used in the existing rotation system. The mercury will be removed from the site for responsible disposal by a specialist contractor. It is intended to replace the existing light-source with a low-energy LED light-source, this will enable the replacement of the existing back-up diesel generator and fuel storage with a back-up battery system to be used in the event of mains electrical failure. The existing emergency lights will be replaced with new full-range emergency lights, Sealite SL-300 lights or equivalent, which will only be exhibited in the unlikely event that all other systems fail. The proposal contains a range of ancillary works including the removal of existing electrical cabinets, the relocation of the disused Fog Signal Emitter from the balcony to the Fog Signal Compressor Room (to the southern part of the site), localised repairs to the tower lath and plaster where defective. Any source of damp ingress to the tower will be investigated, if tower lining is beyond repair it will be removed to expose natural stone construction. The existing entrance gate to be repaired if possible, or replaced with similar gate in the existing green colour manufactured using wrought iron and steel in accordance with the original construction methods. The ladder located outside the lantern will be secured in place to provide inadvertent rotation.” (additional Information submitted)
As published by the council, reference LA07/2025/0008/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- LA07/2025/0008/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Consultation Open
- Received
- 16 Dec 2024
- Validated
- 8 Jan 2025
- Ward
- Lecale
- Postcode
- BT30 7QY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Dec 2024
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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8 Jan 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 March 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Agent on file, a planning consultancy registered in Belfast
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