Outbuilding approval rate in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council approved 80.2% of outbuilding applications, based on 570 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

80.2%

outbuilding approval rate

570

Outbuilding decisions

457

Approved

113

Refused

88.6%

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council overall

Outbuilding 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 outbuilding compares in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Outbuilding (570 decided)

80.2%

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

88.6%

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