Planning application
5 The Square, Downpatrick, BT30 7ND
Works: Extension Roofing Demolition Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Existing roof structure to the rear of the property to be removed and replaced with a new insulated roof structure, raising the ridge height by 270mm. Extension within the external courtyard to be demolished. Window to rear of property to be removed and infilled.
As published by the council, reference LA07/2026/0134/DCA
Application record
- Reference
- LA07/2026/0134/DCA
- Type
- Conservation Area Consent
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 4 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 9 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Strangford
- Postcode
- BT30 7ND
Site history
Applications at this address on the Newry, Mourne and Down register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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LA07/2026/0136/F Awaiting decision
5 The Square, Downpatrick, BT30 7ND
Ridge height of roof to the rear of the property to be raised my ˜270mm and associated parapet by 400mm, like for like repairs and replacements throughout the property. Internal reconfiguration and upgrades.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Feb 2026
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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9 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 6 April 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 187 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
James Grieve Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Belfast
Active · incorporated 2024 · Belfast
7 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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