Planning application
Land to north of 78 Armagh Road, Newry BT35 6PW, south of towpath to Bessbrook River/Newry Canal and east of Damolly Retail Park, Newry, BT35 6PW
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
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Proposal
Non material change under planning approval LA07/2016/0631/F to- Chimneys Omitted from all housing types. - Oriel Window (Plot 13) Oriel window omitted and replaced with a standard window (House Types 4 & 6). - Internal Alterations Adjustments made to comply with Lifetime Homes requirements. Note: these do not affect external elevations. - Corner Window (House Type 6) Corner window omitted and layout reconfigured accordingly. - Roof Lights Roof lights omitted from all house types; replaced with provision of sun tunnels. - Steps (Plots 7, 9, 12, 19) Steps included in House Types 2, 3, 4, and 2a, adjusted to suit finished floor levels. - Boundary Treatments Revised to comply with Secured by Design requirements.
As published by the council, reference LA07/2025/1473/NMC
Application record
- Reference
- LA07/2025/1473/NMC
- Type
- Non Material Change
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 24 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 24 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Damolly
- Postcode
- BT35 6PW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Newry, Mourne and Down register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025.
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LA07/2025/1476/NMC Awaiting decision
Land to North of 78 Armagh Road, Newry BT35 6PW, South of towpath to Bessbrook River/Newry Canal and East of Damolly Retail Park, Newry, BT35 6PW
Non-Material Change to LA07/2023/2497/F - Chimneys Omitted from all housing types. - Internal Alterations Adjustments made to comply with Lifetime Homes requirements. Note: these do not affect external elevations.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Nov 2025
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 January 2026, 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.
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The Boyd Partnership LLP Agent
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Lands to North Of 78 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PW and South Of towpath to Bessbrook River' Newry Canal and East Of Damolly Retail park
100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct
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Awaiting decision Conditions 1 doc -
Land to North of 78 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PW and South of towpath to Bessbrook River/ Newry Canal and East of Damolly Retail Park.
Discharge condition no. 10. Confirmation email (dated 06.02.24) from NI Water (Infrastructure Planning Team) which confirms in writing that "NIW are content with the proposal for 27no. dwellings with planning ref LA07/2016/0631/F & LA07/2023/2497/F. There are no requirements for additional PDEs or WWIA for this site due to the valid planning permission. Newry WwTW currently has capacity for the proposal. The sewer network is at capacity, but foul connection will be permitted due to valid planning". The above is the supporting information for approval to discharge condition no. 20.
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Land to North of 78 Armagh Road, Newry BT35 6PW, South of towpath to Bessbrook River/Newry Canal and East of Damolly Retail Park, Newry, BT35 6PW
94% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jan
Non-Material Change to LA07/2023/2497/F - Chimneys Omitted from all housing types. - Internal Alterations Adjustments made to comply with Lifetime Homes requirements. Note: these do not affect external elevations.
Awaiting decision Amendments -
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