Planning application
Mitchel Memorial Hall 2a John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2DG
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use of former social club to offices with alterations to include: New shopfront at ground floor level; Replacement windows at first floor level Refurbishment to existing windows at second floor level
As published by the council, reference LA07/2026/0997/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA07/2026/0997/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 21 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Abbey (Newry, Mourne and Down)
- Postcode
- BT34 2DG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2026
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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25 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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31 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 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, a planning consultancy registered in Newry
103 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils · 91% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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The process from here
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.
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How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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