Planning application
2 John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2BP
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
Refurbishment of hall (continuance of use within Class D2 for use as a cinema / dance / concert hall / theatre) to include a bar and the addition of roof solar panels and alterations to the entrance on John Mitchell Place to include a new shopfront.
As published by the council, reference LA07/2026/1050/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA07/2026/1050/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 4 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Abbey (Newry, Mourne and Down)
- Postcode
- BT34 2BP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Sep 2026
Received by Newry, Mourne and Down
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 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 206 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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O’Callaghan Planning Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Newry
Active · incorporated 2021 · Newry
122 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 92% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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