Recent decisions

Appeal reference Appellant(s) Development Location Planning authority Decision Decision date Links
2025/A0134 Smyth, Catherine Anna Proposed front porch extension, rear/side extension & repositioned vehicular access 38 Merrion Avenue, Newcastle, BT33 0BJ Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal dismissed 24 July 2026 View
2025/L0009 Cleland, Crosby Application seeking confirmation of lawful commencement of development under planning reference's R/2003/0583/O and R/2006/0946/RM by way of the excavation and pouring of foundations within required time limits 150m North of, 32 Greens Road, Saintfield, BT24 7EE Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal allowed 23 July 2026 View
2025/A0109 Shields, Ronald Retention of private amenity/shelter building made from sustainable recycled materials, wildlife hide, timber footbridge and associate landscaping and planting Land approx. 200m SE of 110 Kempe Stones Road, Newtownards with existing access to Greengraves Road Ards & North Down Borough Council, Planning Department Appeal dismissed 23 July 2026 View
2026/E0006 Townsley, Samual Alleged 1. Three No unauthorised buildings with unauthorised decking; 2. Unauthorised tourism use, known as Cuan Mor Lodges, including reception area and 5 No buildings providing tourism accommodation Land at 86 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Down, BT23 6EA Ards & North Down Borough Council, Planning Department Withdrawn 22 July 2026 View
2025/A0127 Gorman, Richard Retrospective outbuildings and boundary fences and demolition of existing outbuildings 58 & 58A Belmont Church Road, Belfast, BT4 3FG Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Appeal dismissed 22 July 2026 View
2026/E0030 Dowdall, John Alleged erection of three unauthorised sheds for commercial use; Erection of hardstanding/yard areas; Siting of external storage areas for building materials, site huts, storage containers located within the hardstanding/yard areas; Unauthorised erection of retaining walls; Unauthorised use of access; Unauthorised erection of boundary fencing around the perimeter of the site Lands 76m South, South West of No 48 Clontigora Road, Clontygora, Newry, BT35 8RZ Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Withdrawn 21 July 2026 View
2025/A0118 O'Boyle, Joe Dwelling and garage on the farm 50m north of 21 Edenturcher Road, Glenavy, Crumlin Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Local Planning Office Appeal allowed 20 July 2026 View
2025/A0143 McGinn, Martin New dwelling with detached garage on gap/infill site Directly opposite No 32 and 32a Newtown Road, Rostrevor, Newry, BT34 3BZ Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal dismissed 15 July 2026 View
2025/A0142 McGinn, Martin New dwelling with detached garage on gap/infill site Directly opposite No 32a and adjoining 33a and 33b Newtown Road, Rostrevor, BT34 3BZ Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal dismissed 15 July 2026 View
2026/E0007 Simms, Matthew Alleged unauthorised change of use of 5 College Place North, Belfast, BT1 6BE, from a dwelling house to short term let accommodation, without the benefit of planning permission Land at 5 College Place North, Belfast, BT1 6BE Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service Withdrawn 10 July 2026 View