Planning application
Lands at nos. 61-69 (odds) Belfast Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8EB
Works: Extension Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Proposed redevelopment of existing petrol filling station (PFS) site to include demolition of existing dwellings (nos. 61-67) for extension to PFS retail shop; change of use of existing off-sales unit (located at rear of site) to hot food sales with relocation of off-sale into PFS retail shop; relocation of car wash.
As published by the council, reference LA07/2026/0404/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA07/2026/0404/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Consultation Open
- Received
- 3 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 23 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Ballynahinch
- Postcode
- BT24 8EB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Apr 2026
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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23 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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28 Sep 2026
Status changed to Consultation Open
Previously Valid.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Bell Rolston Ltd Agent, registered in Newtownabbey
Active · incorporated 2023 · Newtownabbey
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