New Build approval rate in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council approved 84.6% of new build applications, based on 1,015 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

84.6%

new build approval rate

1,015

New Build decisions

859

Approved

156

Refused

88.6%

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council average (88.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

New Build (1,015 decided)

84.6%

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council all applications (12,427 decided)

88.6%

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