47 Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 8HE

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• LA07/2026/1094/LBC Awaiting decision

  47 Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 8HE

  Retention, refurbishment, alterations to and change of use to 2 no. townhouses including the replacement of existing ground floor window with new full height door and reintroduction of opening at second floor on the Merchant’s Quay elevation and internal reconfiguration including the subdivision of the upper floors and installation of stairs and introduction of roof lights in roof.

  Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 27 Jan 2026

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 28 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Newry, Mourne and Down granted permission on 14 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 47 Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 8HE

  LA07/2026/1094/LBC Submitted 10 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Retention, refurbishment, alterations to and change of use to 2 no. townhouses including the replacement of existing ground floor window with new full height door and reintroduction of opening at second floor on the Merchant’s Quay elevation and internal reconfiguration including the subdivision of the upper floors and installation of stairs and introduction of roof lights in roof.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Nos 46/47/49/50/51/52/53 & 54 Merchants Quay Newry plus Nos. 9/11/13/15 & 17 Cornmarket Newry

  LA07/2026/1146/F Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  Proposed demolition of nos. 48-54 Merchants Quay and provision of a mixed-use development comprising the retention, refurbishment, alterations to and change of use of the Listed Building (47 Merchant’s Quay) for 2 no. townhouses and change of use of 46 Merchant’s Quay for 1 no. ground floor office with 2 no. apartments above, plus the erection of 24 no. additional residential units in a mix of apartments and duplex apartments (to give 26no. residential units in total), plus 2 no. retail units with car parking, communal amenity space, landscaping, bin and cycle stores and associated site works (amendments to planning permission LA07/2020/0485F).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 35 docs
  Several homes

• 49-54 Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 8HE

  LA07/2026/1147/DCA Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  Demolition of the former car sales showroom/garage located at Nos 49-54 Merchants Quay and the premises located at No. 46 Merchants Quay, Newry (all designated within Newry Conservation Area)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 9 docs

• 9-13 Cornmarket Ballinlare Newry BT35 8BG

  LA07/2025/0977/DC Submitted 1 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 4 Underground Storage Tank Validation Report

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 13-19 Francis Street, Newry, BT35 8BQ

  LA07/2023/3311/F Submitted 4 Sep 2023 150 yards away

  Proposed internal reconfiguration of existing hotel to include new lift and stairs to upper floors, façade alterations and associated site works. (amended proposal description)

  Granted Full applications 29 docs

• 18 St. Marys Street, Newry, BT34 2AA

  LA07/2026/1135/DCA Submitted 20 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Change of Use of existing commercial building to provide 2 No. 1 bedroom apartments, demolition of existing single storey rear projection and proposed 2 storey extension to rear of existing building & associated site works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• LA07/2025/1364/LBC Granted

  1-5 Newcastle Road, Seaforde, Downpatrick, BT30 8NX

  Retrofit works to upgrade thermal performance including full fill cavity wall insulation, roof void insulation, secondary glazing, draughtproofing and heating upgrades.

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2026/1147/DCA Awaiting decision

  49-54 Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 8HE

  Demolition of the former car sales showroom/garage located at Nos 49-54 Merchants Quay and the premises located at No. 46 Merchants Quay, Newry (all designated within Newry Conservation Area)

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2026/1135/DCA Awaiting decision

  18 St. Marys Street, Newry, BT34 2AA

  Change of Use of existing commercial building to provide 2 No. 1 bedroom apartments, demolition of existing single storey rear projection and proposed 2 storey extension to rear of existing building & associated site works.

  Received 20 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2025/0337/LBC Granted

  34 Kilbroney Road, Newry, BT34 3BJ

  Proposed new access at 34 Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor

  Received 9 Apr, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2025/1463/LBC Granted

  Dan Rice Memorial Hall 96 Drumaness Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8RL

  Installation of 2no. air conditioning units and associated pipework to side of Dan Rice Hall, Drumaness

  Received 20 Nov, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings