Castlewellan Forest Park Forest Park View, Castlewellan, BT31 9BU

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Newry, Mourne and Down is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• St. Malachys Primary School, 33 Lower Square, Castlewellan, BT31 9DN

  LA07/2025/1399/F Submitted 7 Nov 2025 314m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jan

  The retention of 2nr temporary single classroom modular building with toilets, associated fencing and site works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• 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

  LA07/2026/0605/F Submitted 23 May 2026 338m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  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.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 36 docs

• Lands within Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, BT31 9AF

  LA07/2025/1328/PAN Submitted 23 Oct 2025 403m away

  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, fencing, utilities, relocation of the existing children’s play area and all associated development.

  Decided 4 docs

• Castlewellan Forest Park Forest Park View Castlewellan BT31 9BU

  LA07/2026/0683/DC Submitted 9 Jun 2026 462m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug

  Discharge of condition No.6 & 7 of LA07/2025/0140/F

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• Castlewellan Forest Park Forest Park View Castlewellan BT31 9BU

  LA07/2026/0684/DC Submitted 9 Jun 2026 462m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug

  Discharge of condition No.6 & 7 of LA07/2025/0142/LBC

  Awaiting decision Conditions