Folly Lane, Downpatrick, BT30 6NF

1. 24 Oct 2025

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 30 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 December 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 187 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 214 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Site situated off Folly Lane, 60m west of Stream Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6NF

  LA07/2025/1329/F Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec

  5no two-storey detached dwellings and associated site works

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• Former Convent of Mercy Folly Lane Downpatrick

  LA07/2022/1396/DCA Submitted 24 Aug 2022 100 yards away

  Demolition works to include demolition of existing stand alone building, removal of some internal walls and creation of a fire exit.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 46 docs

• 4a Stream Street Downpatrick BT30 6DD

  LA07/2025/1330/F Submitted 23 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Dec

  Change of Use of Parmenie Pastoral Centre to residential building with communal/staff facilities.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• Footpath adjacent and immediately north of Patrician Youth Centre, 59 John St, Downpatrick BT30 6HS

  LA07/2026/0431/F Submitted 14 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  The installation of a 20.0m Orion Phase 4.5 monopole supporting 6no. VMO2 antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes (300mm), 2 no. new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• 19c St. Patricks Avenue, Demesne of Down Acre, Downpatrick BT30 6DW

  LA07/2025/1134/F Submitted 11 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  Change of Use from a two storey store into a kitchen and single bedroom flat accommodation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• Former Off-License situated at 30-32 Market Street and incorporating 1 Market Lane Downpatrick, BT30 6LY

  LA07/2025/1100/F Submitted 8 Sep 2025 300 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

  Proposed Change of Use from vacant off-license to Licensed Cafe/Restaurant with takeaway facility at 30-32 Market Street Downpatrick incorporating 1 Market Lane Downpatrick already within rear curtilage of the vacant off license site.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs

• LA07/2025/1358/LBC Granted

  42 Downpatrick Road, Strangford, Downpatrick, BT30 7LZ

  Proposed single storey extension to existing sun room.

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2026/1027/LBC Awaiting decision

  51 Church Street, Rostrevor Newry, BT34 3BB

  Proposed change of use from Convent Hall to multipurpose hall on the ground floor, alterations to rear annex and provision of two apartments on the first floor

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2026/1015/LBC Awaiting decision

  3 Hillside, Ballynahinch, BT24 8SA

  Removal of internal walls, existing staircase and installation of supporting steel beams and new staircase.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2026/1009/LBC Awaiting decision

  4 Mary Street, Newry, BT34 3AY

  Refurbishment and alterations to lower ground floor to provide additional guest accommodation and minor alteration to existing (non original) front conservatory projection at Hillside Lodge.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2025/1565/LBC Granted

  The Corner House Bar and adjacent Centra shop and Post Office- 1-7 Bridge Street, Rostrevor, BT34 4BG (amended address).

  Extension to existing public house at 1 Bridge Street to incorporate 3-7 Bridge Street, including change of use of existing retail shop and post office to a public house for the sale of food, drink and intoxicting liquor for consumption on and off the premises (amended description).

  Received 16 Dec, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings