Mid Ulster District Council Council approves 97.8% of planning applications, based on 2,905 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Mid Ulster District Council sits 12.8 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 1,078 decided applications, Mid Ulster District Council Council approved 98.5% of planning applications in 2025. Across 2,905 decisions on record (November 2023 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Mid Ulster District Council is 97.8%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Mid Ulster District Council council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Mid Ulster District Council.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 1,858 | 2 | 1,860 | 99.9% |
| Other | 921 | 2 | 923 | 99.8% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 189 | 1 | 190 | 99.5% |
| Change of Use | 82 | 31 | 113 | 72.6% |
| Advertisement | 53 | 0 | 53 | 100.0% |
| Listed Building | 43 | 0 | 43 | 100.0% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballygawley | 134 | 1 | 135 | 99.3% |
| Donaghmore | 124 | 0 | 124 | 100.0% |
| Washingbay | 120 | 3 | 123 | 97.6% |
| Ballymaguigan | 121 | 2 | 123 | 98.4% |
| Pomeroy | 108 | 0 | 108 | 100.0% |
| Killyman | 104 | 1 | 105 | 99.0% |
| Tamlaght O'Crilly | 104 | 0 | 104 | 100.0% |
| Augher And Clogher | 103 | 0 | 103 | 100.0% |
| Oaklands | 97 | 2 | 99 | 98.0% |
| Castlecaulfield | 98 | 0 | 98 | 100.0% |
| Caledon | 97 | 1 | 98 | 99.0% |
| Castledawson | 93 | 3 | 96 | 96.9% |
| Ardboe | 95 | 0 | 95 | 100.0% |
| Bellaghy | 92 | 1 | 93 | 98.9% |
| The Loup | 90 | 1 | 91 | 98.9% |
| Swatragh | 85 | 3 | 88 | 96.6% |
| Stewartstown | 85 | 1 | 86 | 98.8% |
| Coolshinny | 83 | 2 | 85 | 97.6% |
| Aughnacloy | 83 | 0 | 83 | 100.0% |
| Moy | 82 | 0 | 82 | 100.0% |
| Tobermore | 79 | 0 | 79 | 100.0% |
| Coagh | 78 | 0 | 78 | 100.0% |
| Lissan | 76 | 0 | 76 | 100.0% |
| Lower Glenshane | 74 | 2 | 76 | 97.4% |
| Draperstown | 72 | 1 | 73 | 98.6% |
Showing top 25 of 41 wards by volume. Your free property report includes the full ward breakdown.
See full ward breakdown →How Mid Ulster District Council’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, up 0.2pp since 2023.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Mid Ulster District Council council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| LA09/2026/0606/LDE Killyman | Existing farm shed | Approved |
| LA09/2026/0593/RM Mullaghmore | Dwelling and garage | Approved |
| LA09/2026/0686/NMC Mullaghmore | Change the approve pitched roof of the extension to a flat roof | Refused |
| LA09/2026/0423/F Ardboe | Replacement dwelling | Approved |
| LA09/2025/0293/F Caledon | 3G Synthetic Multi-Use Training Pitch Facility with Associated Site Boundary Tre | Approved |
| LA09/2026/0895/O Augher And Clogher | Dwelling and Domestic Garage in a gap site in accordance with CTY 8 of PPS 21. | Approved |
| LA09/2026/0870/F Killymeal | Ground floor extension to rear of dwelling with minor external and internal alte | Approved |
| LA09/2026/0868/RM Stewartstown | Temporary Fence | Approved |
| LA09/2026/0670/RM Donaghmore | Dwelling and domestic garage | Approved |
| LA09/2026/0634/F Washingbay | Dwelling and garage in substitution of planning approval M/2013/0322/F | Approved |
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Based on 2,905 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Mid Ulster District Council is 97.8%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 2,905 planning decisions from Mid Ulster District Council council. 2,842 were approved and 63 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, November 2023 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Mid Ulster District Council is 97.8%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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