Approx 35m North East of 38 Drumaroad Hill, Drumaroad, Castlewellan, BT31 9PD

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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. 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.

A reserved matters application fills in the detail held back from an earlier outline permission, typically appearance, landscaping, layout, scale or access. The council judges it against the outline permission already granted, not the principle of development, which is settled. It must normally be submitted within three years of the outline decision.

More on reserved matters applications in our guide

• 8 Assisi Gardens, Castlewellan, BT31 9PE

  LA07/2026/0123/F Submitted 4 Feb 2026 43m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 Apr

  Proposed alteration and extension to the existing garage to provide ancillary domestic space incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Drumhill Park, Castlewellan, BT31 9GE

  LA07/2026/0120/F Submitted 3 Feb 2026 126m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 Apr

  Proposed alterations to an existing dwelling including two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension with associated site works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• St Francis Primary School, 18 Chapel Lane, Castlewellan, BT31 9PQ

  LA07/2025/1238/F Submitted 3 Oct 2025 245m away

  Construction of new multi-purpose hall

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• St. Francis Primary School, 18 Chapel Lane, Castlewellan BT31 9PQ

  LA07/2026/0690/DC Submitted 10 Jun 2026 246m away

  Discharge of conditions 3 & 4 of LA07/2025/1238/F

  Decided Conditions 3 docs

• LA07/2026/0324/RM Granted

  Lands Approximately 5m South of No. 3 Foughillotra Road, Jonesborough, Newry, Co. Down

  Site for a detached dwelling (Infill Development) with associated site works

  20 Mar 2026 Reserved matters
• LA07/2026/0985/RM Awaiting decision

  Land immediately SE of 72 Magheratimpany Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8PA

  Infill Dwelling between Nos 66 and 72 Magheratimpany Road - Site B

  19 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
• LA07/2026/0964/RM Awaiting decision

  Lands 110m W of 44 Rostrevor Road Warrenpoint BT34 3RU

  Dwelling & detached garage

  17 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
• LA07/2025/0955/RM Granted

  Lands SW and Adj. to 131 Derryboy Road, Crossgar, Downpatrick, BY30 9DH

  Erection of Farm Dwelling and Associated Siteworks

  23 Jul 2025 Reserved matters
• LA07/2026/0939/RM Awaiting decision

  25m NW of No.4 Glenloughan Road Kilkeel Newry BT34 4SR

  Infill Dwelling and Detached Domestic Garage/Games Room

  10 Aug 2026 Reserved matters