Planning application
LA07/2026/0605/F
Lands within Castlewellan Forest Park (c. 200m south of The Grange Yard), with access via Castle Avenue and egress on to Bann Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9AF
Proposal
Provision of new visitor attraction (Treetop Walk Mourne) to include arrival building, raised walkway, landmark tower structure with smaller connected tower to include slides and landing block. Proposal also includes amphitheatre / temporary event space, utilities, relocation of the existing children’s play area and all associated development. The proposed development includes widening of the exit onto Bann Road to accommodate 2-way traffic between Bann Road and the entrance to the existing parking area.
As published by the council, reference LA07/2026/0605/F
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 May 2026
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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11 Jun 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
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Newry, Mourne and Down for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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LA07/2025/1328/PAN Decided
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