Planning application
Lands to North Of 78 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PW and South Of towpath to Bessbrook River' Newry Canal and East Of Damolly Retail park
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Discharge of condition 6 of LA07/2016/0631/F
As published by the council, reference LA07/2026/0996/DC
Application record
- Reference
- LA07/2026/0996/DC
- Type
- Discharge of Condition
- Status
- Consultation Open
- Received
- 21 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 24 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Damolly
- Postcode
- BT35 6PW
Comment by 15 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Newry, Mourne and Down through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Newry, Mourne and Down register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025.
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LA07/2025/1426/F Awaiting decision
Lands to North of 78 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PW and South of towpath to Bessbrook River/ Newry Canal and East of Damolly Retail Park.
Proposed change of house type design to extant planning permission ref: LA07/2016/0631/F to provide 6no. 3p/2b own door apartments in lieu of 6no. semi-detached dwellings (plots 22-27). Omission of plots 22 & 23 as per extant planning permission to accommodate the required NIW pumping station as approved under extant permission. Omission of plots 24-27 as per the extant planning permission to accommodate proposed new own door apartments with associated ancillary siteworks. NOTE - no change to overall density or new internal road as per extant planning permission ref: LA07/2023/2497/F & LA07/2016/0631/F (amended)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2026
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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24 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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31 Aug 2026
Status changed to Consultation Open
Previously Valid.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 October 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file
10 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils
Trade members see who it is, their full track record, and every application they have filed.
See who's behind itWhat happens while it is decided
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 condition discharge and variation applications in a median of 101 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About condition discharge and variation applications
This application deals with conditions on an existing permission, supplying the details a condition requires or asking to vary or remove one, without reopening the permission itself. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Land to north of 78 Armagh Road, Newry BT35 6PW, south of towpath to Bessbrook River/Newry Canal and east of Damolly Retail Park, Newry, BT35 6PW
93% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jan
Non material change under planning approval LA07/2016/0631/F to- Chimneys Omitted from all housing types. - Oriel Window (Plot 13) Oriel window omitted and replaced with a standard window (House Types 4 & 6). - Internal Alterations Adjustments made to comply with Lifetime Homes requirements. Note: these do not affect external elevations. - Corner Window (House Type 6) Corner window omitted and layout reconfigured accordingly. - Roof Lights Roof lights omitted from all house types; replaced with provision of sun tunnels. - Steps (Plots 7, 9, 12, 19) Steps included in House Types 2, 3, 4, and 2a, adjusted to suit finished floor levels. - Boundary Treatments Revised to comply with Secured by Design requirements.
Awaiting decision Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 1 doc -
Lands to North of 78 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PW and South of towpath to Bessbrook River/ Newry Canal and East of Damolly Retail Park.
97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jan
Proposed change of house type design to extant planning permission ref: LA07/2016/0631/F to provide 6no. 3p/2b own door apartments in lieu of 6no. semi-detached dwellings (plots 22-27). Omission of plots 22 & 23 as per extant planning permission to accommodate the required NIW pumping station as approved under extant permission. Omission of plots 24-27 as per the extant planning permission to accommodate proposed new own door apartments with associated ancillary siteworks. NOTE - no change to overall density or new internal road as per extant planning permission ref: LA07/2023/2497/F & LA07/2016/0631/F (amended)
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 15 docs -
Land to North of 78 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PW and South of towpath to Bessbrook River/ Newry Canal and East of Damolly Retail Park.
93% historically approved · decision due ~17 Dec
Discharge condition no. 10. Confirmation email (dated 06.02.24) from NI Water (Infrastructure Planning Team) which confirms in writing that "NIW are content with the proposal for 27no. dwellings with planning ref LA07/2016/0631/F & LA07/2023/2497/F. There are no requirements for additional PDEs or WWIA for this site due to the valid planning permission. Newry WwTW currently has capacity for the proposal. The sewer network is at capacity, but foul connection will be permitted due to valid planning". The above is the supporting information for approval to discharge condition no. 20.
Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docsMajor scheme -
Land to North of 78 Armagh Road, Newry BT35 6PW, South of towpath to Bessbrook River/Newry Canal and East of Damolly Retail Park, Newry, BT35 6PW
93% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jan
Non-Material Change to LA07/2023/2497/F - Chimneys Omitted from all housing types. - Internal Alterations Adjustments made to comply with Lifetime Homes requirements. Note: these do not affect external elevations.
Awaiting decision Amendments -
Currys Ltd Unit 2 Damolly Retail Park, Newry, BT35 6PR
97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov
New external plant compound in the shared rear service yard at Currys Newry, to house new external Air Handling Unit complete with 3No. top mounted external condensing units, replacing the internal oil-fired air handling unit, as part of the upgrade, electrification and decarbonisation of the store's heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs -
B & Q Warehouse Unit 5, Damolly Retail Park, Newry, BT35 6PR
93% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct
2 Shop sign, 7 Other - Car Park Signs, 84 Other - Window Vinyls, 1 Other - Frame Work
Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing 4 docs
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