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Ards and North Down Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Ards and North Down Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
232Searchable applications
7Recorded as pending
95%Approval rate · 62 approved or refused records
3Refused applications

59 approved · 3 refused · 4 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Jun 2026 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DeterminedLA06/2026/0570/F

    Single-storey extension to side; Detached garage (Updated drawings).

    165 Movilla Road, Newtownards, BT23 8RL

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  2. DeterminedLA06/2026/0716/F

    Single-storey extension to rear.

    16 Hanover Dale, Bangor, BT19 7NU

    Received 5 Aug 2026
  3. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0852/F

    Farm dwelling with integral garage and associated hard and soft landscaping

    Lands immediately North of 155a Movilla Road, Newtownards

    Received 18 Sept 2026
  4. DeterminedLA06/2026/0677/F

    Demolition of conservatory; Raised terrace and single-storey extension to rear; Level access to front (Amended Proposal).

    3 Golf Road, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1TL

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  5. DeterminedLA06/2026/0680/F

    Dormer at front; Roof light at rear.

    40 Heathermount Court, Comber, BT23 5NT

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  6. DeterminedLA06/2026/0697/F

    Single-storey extensions to front and rear; First-floor extension to side (above garage); (Amendments to LA06/2024/0234/F).

    15 Demesne Park, Holywood, BT18 9NE

    Received 3 Aug 2026
  7. DeterminedLA06/2026/0645/DC

    Discharge of Condition 13 of previously approved application LA06/2022/0701/F which states: Prior to any development works commencing on site, the applicant shall submit to the Council for approval in writing an updated Contaminated Land Risk Assessment that has considered and incorporated all available site investigations, data and assessments conducted on this site, and all current and previous correspondence issued by the Environmental Health, Protection and Development Service and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in relation to land contamination matters present on this site. Reason: In the interests of public health to ensure the site is suitable for use.

    Lands at 21 Bridge Road South Helen's Bay

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  8. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0554/F

    Single-storey extension to rear; new door/window at side; garden room/home office in front garden (Amended drawings).

    6 Darragh, Whiterock, Killinchy

    Received 18 Jun 2026
  9. DeterminedLA06/2026/0818/NMC

    Bay windows amended to render finish as per previously approved LA06/2023/2180/F

    NE of No.43 Prince Regent Park, Newtownards, BT23 7FT

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  10. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0571/F

    Change of use from hot food takeaway to ground floor shop and two storey maisonette over, removal of rear lean-to store and minor elevational changes to provide entrance to maisonette (Renewal of Permission LA06/2019/0523/F)

    84 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JB

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  11. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0636/LBC

    Solar panel roof mounted installation.

    Seacourt Print Workshop 75 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5AF

    Received 8 Jul 2026
  12. DeterminedLA06/2026/0630/F

    Single-storey side extension; ramped access at rear. New vehicular access

    10 Dromena Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 4PX

    Received 8 Jul 2026
  13. DeterminedLA06/2026/0617/F

    Dormer window to side; front porch

    4 Breckenridge, Donaghadee, BT21 0QJ

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  14. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0873/DC

    Discharge of Condition 15 of previously approved application LA06/2023/2434/F which states - On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval in writing, a Verification Report. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the report titled; ‘Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 PRA, Phase 2 GQRA and Outline Remediation Strategy) Lands within the Bawn Wall, Newtownards, referenced P3098-1 and dated November 2023, have been fully implemented. This report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and demonstrate that the site is now fit for end-use and include details of: • Capping system • The methodology and programme of the capping system • Photographs and records of any excavation works within the source area including photographs showing depths to accommodate the capping layer • Photographs of the clean material being used and placed on the source area, also showing depths being placed • Records and photographs showing the depth of the capping system as required • Details of the materials that were used for the capping system along with laboratory certificates and results which confirm that the materials are suitable for use. Reason: Protection of human health. VERIFICATION REPORT FOR PHASE 5 (UNITS 1-6 AND 34-41)

    Lands South of 37-77 Court Street and 1-11 Canal Row, situated within Bawn Wall and bounded by the canal, Newtowards

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  15. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0878/DC

    Discharge of Condition 5 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1477/F which states - No development shall take place on-site until the method of sewage disposal has been agreed in writing with Northern Ireland Water (NIW) or a consent to discharge has been granted under the terms of the Water (NI) Order 1999. Reason: To ensure there will be no adverse impact on the environment. NI Water agreement

    Royal Hotel and Windsor Bar, 22-28 Quay Street, Bangor, T20 5ED

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  16. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0893/F

    Replacement dwelling with attached garage and associated hard and soft landscaping

    Cross Island House, 1 Cross Island, Comber, Newtownards, BT23 6EW

    Received 29 Sept 2026
  17. Under ConsiderationLA06/2026/0749/F

    Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation (including new door/windows)

    15 Lochinver Avenue,Holywood, BT18 0NQ

    Received 13 Aug 2026
  18. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0780/DC

    Discharge of Condition 2 of previously approved application LA06/2025/1089/F which states:- No site works of any nature or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work (POW) has been prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted by the applicant and approved in writing by Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) in consultation with Historic Environment Division, Department for Communities. The POW shall provide for: • The identification and evaluation of archaeological remains within the site; • Mitigation of the impacts of development through licensed excavation recording or by preservation of remains in-situ; • Post-excavation analysis sufficient to prepare an archaeological report, to publication standard if necessary; and •Preparation of the digital, documentary and material archive for deposition. Reason: As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified, and protected or appropriately recorded. Archaeological Impact assessment and Programme of Works proposed development works at Cordners, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards BT23 4DA

    Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  19. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0890/LBC

    Replacement roof over existing yard

    2 Victoria Road Bangor BT20 5EX

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  20. DeterminedLA06/2026/0549/F

    Demolition of detached garage and erection a storey and a half dwelling (Renewal of previous approval LA06/2020/0284/F).

    Lands to the rear of 15 and 17 Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor including lands to the west of 1 Portview

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  21. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0676/F

    Replacement dwelling, detached garage.

    509 Ballycrochan Road, Bangor, BT19 7PY

    Received 25 Jul 2026
  22. WithdrawnLA06/2026/0723/S54

    Replacement dwelling and garage including site works. Variation of condition 2 of previous approval LA06/2024/0968/F (obscure glazing). (Full description available on Planning Portal).

    11 Larch Hill, Holywood, BT18 0JN

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  23. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0587/F

    2no. dwellings and garages on infill site under Policy CTY8 of PPS21

    Between 2 and 2a Ardminnan Road, Portaferry, BT22 1QH

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  24. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0877/A

    1 Other - Flexface Sign, 1 Other - Flexface sign, 1 Other - Flexface Sign, 1 Other - Flexface Sign

    Wren Kitchens, Bloomfield Shopping Centre, South Circular Road, Bangor, BT19 7HB

    Received 23 Sept 2026

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