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

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 September 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 188 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 188 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  LA07/2025/1030/A Submitted 12 Aug 2025 12m away

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  Granted Advertising 8 docs

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  LA07/2026/0532/F Submitted 5 May 2026 13m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul

  Modest changes to existing shop front to create traditional appearance in keeping with conservation area, including new window frames, new door, timber panel details etc., Retrospective

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 5 docs

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  LA07/2025/1053/F Submitted 29 Aug 2025 88m away

  Change of use to premises to Personal Training Studio and Gym

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

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  LA07/2025/0531/F Submitted 21 May 2025 106m away

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  LA07/2025/0095/DC Submitted 14 Jan 2025 140m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~25 Mar

  Discharge of condition no. 12 of LA07/2023/2528/F - Archaeological Monitoring Report.

  Awaiting decision Conditions

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  LA07/2024/1571/F Submitted 13 Dec 2024 203m away

  Retrospective change of use from a retail wool shop to a food preparation / kitchen

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• LA07/2026/1039/A Awaiting decision

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

  4 Other - Fascia, 2 Other - Totems

  2 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA07/2026/0987/A Awaiting decision

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

  20 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA07/2026/0941/A Awaiting decision

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  1 Other - Display Sign

  11 Aug 2026 Advertising
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  1 Projecting sign

  28 Jul 2026 Advertising
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  29 High Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 8AB

  Installation of new brand signage and associated signage

  11 Jul 2025 Advertising