O'Callaghan Planning

O'Callaghan Planning Chartered Town and Country Planning and Development Consultancy Services He is a Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Based in Armagh, O’Callaghan Planning was established in 2014 to provide a wide range of town planning and consultancy services for those involved in the fields of construction, property and development. Our services range from submitting a planning application on your behalf, planning appeals, area plan representations and design concept statements, to due diligence work including feasibility stu

dies and development appraisals. The principal, Colin O’Callaghan holds BSs Hons qualifications in Environmental Planning and a postgraduate diploma in Town and Country Planning, both obtained at Queens University Belfast. This background, combined with significant experience in public sector planning, ensures that the company is appropriately qualified to add value to your existing property portfolio through the planning process.

Planning application lodged for new dwelling in Newry. ✅Hoping for a quick turnaround for our client
28/04/2026

Planning application lodged for new dwelling in Newry. ✅

Hoping for a quick turnaround for our client

06/02/2026

A recent planning approval for a small residential development in Newry, by O’Callaghan Planning 🏠

O’Callaghan Planning was contacted following a refused outline planning application outside Newry. After reviewing the c...
07/01/2026

O’Callaghan Planning was contacted following a refused outline planning application outside Newry. After reviewing the case, we advised that a planning appeal was not the best route, for a number of reasons. Our next steps included:

✔️ Addressing the reasons for refusal
✔️ Preparing a full planning application
The outcome was great:
✔️ Full planning approval was ultimately secured quicker than an appeal would have taken

We have now submitted a building control application and are looking forward to seeing this progressing on site soon.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all the team at O’Callaghan Planning🎄As we wrap up another year, we’d like to sinc...
23/12/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all the team at O’Callaghan Planning🎄

As we wrap up another year, we’d like to sincerely thank our clients, colleagues, and suppliers for your continued support throughout the year.

Our offices are now closed for the Christmas break and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.

Wishing you all a relaxing holiday break✨

We are delighted to share we have secured approval for a 23,000 sq ft storage unit in the Ballygawley area.In a perfect ...
16/12/2025

We are delighted to share we have secured approval for a 23,000 sq ft storage unit in the Ballygawley area.

In a perfect location this is a strong opportunity for businesses with potential rental availability.

For more information and initial enquiries contact us directly via:
✉️ 028 30835700
☎️ [email protected]

One of our recent planning approvals - for an off-site replacement dwelling in the open countryside outside Crossmaglen....
03/12/2025

One of our recent planning approvals - for an off-site replacement dwelling in the open countryside outside Crossmaglen. ✔️

Designed by our in-house architectural team, this home responds naturally to the site's topography, with a stepped rear return removing the need for prominent retaining structures.

We cannot wait to see the progress on this beautiful family home.

O’Callaghan Planning is pleased to confirm that planning permission has been granted for a replacement shop and filling ...
28/11/2025

O’Callaghan Planning is pleased to confirm that planning permission has been granted for a replacement shop and filling station at Corran, just outside Armagh.✔️

This approval follows a comprehensive assessment process involving bat surveys, traffic analysis, drainage considerations, retail impact evaluation, contaminated land studies, and more.

We are delighted to have secured a positive outcome for our client and to see this project move forward.

It’s hard to believe how quickly five years can pass! If your planning approval is due to expire soon, now is the time t...
14/11/2025

It’s hard to believe how quickly five years can pass! If your planning approval is due to expire soon, now is the time to consider renewing. 💭

Did you know, the planning fee is reduced by 75% when renewing planning permission? Renewal is often a straightforward and cost-effective way to safeguard your approval, especially with potential planning policy changes over time.

O'Callaghan Planning has recently been appointed to renew a planning approval for a private client in Rostrevor.

If you’d like advice or assistance with your own renewal, please get in touch.
✉️028 30835700
☎️[email protected]

O'Callaghan Planning successfully appealed against a local authority's refusal to certify the lawful commencement of dev...
10/11/2025

O'Callaghan Planning successfully appealed against a local authority's refusal to certify the lawful commencement of development on an earlier approved rural site.

Key takeaways include:
✔️Make sure to discharge all pre-commencement conditions. There are limited exceptions where not complied with.
✔️Engage a setting out engineer to guarantee accuracy in siting of works
✔️Digging foundations should be followed by actual works of construction.

For any similar enquiries, please contact us.

✉️028 30835700
☎️[email protected]

No tricks, just treats! 🎃As a little thank you to our amazing team for all their hard work, we’re taking a well-deserved...
30/10/2025

No tricks, just treats! 🎃

As a little thank you to our amazing team for all their hard work, we’re taking a well-deserved break this Halloween!

Our office will be closed on Friday 31st October (tomorrow) to give everyone some time to enjoy the day with their families.

We’ll be back open Monday 3rd November.

Address

20 Castle Street
Newry
BT342BY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

028 30835700

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