63 Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1BT

1. 20 Apr 2026

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 29 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 June 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.

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's median decision took 187 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Pedestrian area at the corner of Hill Street and Margaret Square, Newry, BT34 1DE.

  LA07/2026/0117/A Submitted 27 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~31 Mar

  A freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace two BT telephone boxes.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs

• Pedestrian area at the corner of Hill Street and Margaret Square, Newry, BT34 1DE.

  LA07/2026/0118/F Submitted 27 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~31 Mar

  A freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace two BT telephone boxes.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• 14 The Mall Newry BT34 1BB

  LA07/2025/0276/DCA Submitted 20 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  Partial demolition/refurbishment & construction of new 3 storey building to update existing betting shop at the ground floor level with 4 x 2 bed & 2 x 1 bed apartments over

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Demolition 8 docs

• 86 HILL STREET CARNEYHOUGH NEWRY DOWN BT34 1BT

  LA07/2023/2759/A Submitted 8 May 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed new external wall mounted IP53 rated PPC aluminium housing with polycarbonate face to suit 55" digital screen (amended description)

  Refused Advertising 10 docs

• Nationwide Building Society 4 Marcus Square, Newry, BT34 1JB

  LA07/2026/0693/F Submitted 10 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs

• 7 MARCUS SQUARE NEWRY DOWN BT34 1ET

  LA07/2023/2103/F Submitted 12 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Retention of change of use from charity shop to dental practice on ground floor

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• LA07/2026/1039/A Awaiting decision

  Dennison Commercials Volvo Newry Martins Lane, Newry, BT35 8PJ

  4 Other - Fascia, 2 Other - Totems

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA07/2026/0987/A Awaiting decision

  B & Q Warehouse Unit 5, Damolly Retail Park, Newry, BT35 6PR

  2 Shop sign, 7 Other - Car Park Signs, 84 Other - Window Vinyls, 1 Other - Frame Work

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA07/2026/0941/A Awaiting decision

  Douglas Funeral Directors 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP

  1 Other - Display Sign

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA07/2026/0896/A Awaiting decision

  Gordons Chemist 5 Main Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 7AA

  1 Projecting sign

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA07/2026/0898/A Awaiting decision

  Gordon Chemists 59-61 Main Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 7AB

  1 Projecting sign

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Advertising