56 Convent of Mercy St. Patrick's Avenue, Downpatrick, BT30 6DT

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

2. 18 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 6 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Consultation Open

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 November 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 206 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 decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 298 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Former Convent of Mercy Folly Lane Downpatrick

  LA07/2022/1396/DCA Submitted 24 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition works to include demolition of existing stand alone building, removal of some internal walls and creation of a fire exit.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 46 docs

• Site situated off Folly Lane, 60m west of Stream Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6NF

  LA07/2025/1329/F Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec

  5no two-storey detached dwellings and associated site works

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• Folly Lane, Downpatrick, BT30 6NF

  LA07/2025/1334/DCA Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~25 Dec

  Proposed 5No two-storey detached dwellings and associoated site works

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 4a Stream Street Downpatrick BT30 6DD

  LA07/2025/1330/F Submitted 23 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~25 Dec

  Change of Use of Parmenie Pastoral Centre to residential building with communal/staff facilities.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• Footpath adjacent and immediately north of Patrician Youth Centre, 59 John St, Downpatrick BT30 6HS

  LA07/2026/0431/F Submitted 14 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  The installation of a 20.0m Orion Phase 4.5 monopole supporting 6no. VMO2 antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes (300mm), 2 no. new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• Unit 1 Omniplex Downpatrick, 5 Owenbeg Avenue, Downpatrick, BT30 6FJ

  LA07/2025/1184/F Submitted 24 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

  Material Change of use from Restaurant to Use Class D1 Clinic / Surgery.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• LA07/2025/1364/LBC Granted

  1-5 Newcastle Road, Seaforde, Downpatrick, BT30 8NX

  Retrofit works to upgrade thermal performance including full fill cavity wall insulation, roof void insulation, secondary glazing, draughtproofing and heating upgrades.

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2026/1147/DCA Awaiting decision

  49-54 Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 8HE

  Demolition of the former car sales showroom/garage located at Nos 49-54 Merchants Quay and the premises located at No. 46 Merchants Quay, Newry (all designated within Newry Conservation Area)

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2026/1135/DCA Awaiting decision

  18 St. Marys Street, Newry, BT34 2AA

  Change of Use of existing commercial building to provide 2 No. 1 bedroom apartments, demolition of existing single storey rear projection and proposed 2 storey extension to rear of existing building & associated site works.

  Received 20 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2025/0337/LBC Granted

  34 Kilbroney Road, Newry, BT34 3BJ

  Proposed new access at 34 Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor

  Received 9 Apr, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA07/2025/1463/LBC Granted

  Dan Rice Memorial Hall 96 Drumaness Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8RL

  Installation of 2no. air conditioning units and associated pipework to side of Dan Rice Hall, Drumaness

  Received 20 Nov, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings