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The Lighthouse, 1 Point Road, Killough, Downpatrick, BT30 7QY

Awaiting decision Newry, Mourne and Down LA07/2025/0008/LBC Listed Building Consent

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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

  1. 16 Dec 2024

    Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

  2. 8 Jan 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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.

    Newry, Mourne and Down took a median of 206 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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Juno Planning and Environmental Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Belfast

Active · incorporated 2011 · Belfast

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

31 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Newry, Mourne and Down for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Newry, Mourne and Down decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 298 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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