12 John Mitchel Place, Ballynacraig, Newry BT34 2BP

1. 9 Jul 2025

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 27 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 October 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 188 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Newry, Mourne and Down for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 12 John Mitchel Place, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 2BP

  LA07/2025/1152/A Submitted 17 Sep 2025 0m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~8 Dec

  1 Shop sign (amended)

  Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs

• On street car parking area immediately in front of no. 14-16 & 18B Hill Street, Newry BT34 2BN

  LA07/2025/0243/F Submitted 17 Feb 2025 69m away

  Proposed parklet area with associated site works

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 18 Hill Street, Newry, BT34 2BW

  LA07/2026/0476/F Submitted 23 Apr 2026 78m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jul

  Change of use of existing retail unit (Class A1) to private medical unit (Class D1), along with demolition and rebuild of the connected rear unit.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 8 docs

• Mitchel Memorial Hall 2a John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2DG

  LA07/2026/0997/F Submitted 21 Aug 2026 115m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Change of use of former social club to offices with alterations to include: New shopfront at ground floor level; Replacement windows at first floor level Refurbishment to existing windows at second floor level

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 2 John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2BP

  LA07/2026/1050/F Submitted 4 Sep 2026 117m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Refurbishment of hall (continuance of use within Class D2 for use as a cinema / dance / concert hall / theatre) to include a bar and the addition of roof solar panels and alterations to the entrance on John Mitchell Place to include a new shopfront.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• No 27 Hill Street Newry BT34 1JE

  LA07/2026/0973/F Submitted 18 Aug 2026 118m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Change of use of first and second floor commercial units into residential and minor alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• LA07/2025/0572/F Granted

  4 Moor Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, Co. Down BT31 9TY

  1 No. proposed two storey dwelling with detached garage, on site of existing dwelling and garage (to be removed). Updating of existing entrance visibility and visibility splays under policy CTY3. (amended proposal description)

  2 May 2025 Full applications
• LA07/2026/1050/F Awaiting decision

  2 John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2BP

  Refurbishment of hall (continuance of use within Class D2 for use as a cinema / dance / concert hall / theatre) to include a bar and the addition of roof solar panels and alterations to the entrance on John Mitchell Place to include a new shopfront.

  4 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA07/2026/1037/F Awaiting decision

  24 Ballydonnell Road, Glovet, Downpatrick, BT30 8EP

  Granny Annex

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA07/2025/0608/F Granted

  86 Carsonstown Road Carsonstown Saintfield BT24 7EB

  Construction of new front single storey garage extension with extension of existing sun terrace balcony to front elevation (including new glazed balustrading) over new garage extension.

  16 May 2025 Full applications
• LA07/2026/1032/F Awaiting decision

  86 Lismore, Crossmaglen, Newry, BT35 9ET

  Rear extension

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications