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Ards and North Down Borough Council
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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59 approved · 3 refused · 4 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0791/F

    Repositioning of access

    39 Loughries Road Newtownards BT23 8RW

    Received 31 Aug 2026
  2. DeterminedLA06/2026/0721/F

    Roofspace conversion (inc. rear dormer, rooflights and gable window)

    51 Donaghadee Road, Bangor BT20 4QY

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  3. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0615/F

    Change of use from newsagents (Class A1) to ice-cream parlour & hot food bar (sui-generis)

    18 High Street, Bangor

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  4. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0777/DC

    Discharge of Condition 8 of previously approved application LA06/2019/1295/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 or a consent to discharge has been granted under the terms of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 and evidence of this is submitted to the Council. Northern Ireland Water: Final Response Correspondence

    Site of former Bangor Castle Leisure Centre Adjacent to 7 Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4BN

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  5. DeterminedLA06/2026/0816/NMC

    Bay windows amended to render finish as per prior approval LA06/2024/1097/F

    Former NIW premises, Lands North of 43 Prince Regents Park, West of 175 Bangor Road and West of 40 Orchard Lane, Newtownards

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  6. ValidLA06/2026/0884/DC

    Discharge of Condiition 10 of previously approved application LA06/2022/0873/F which states - Prior to the construction of the drainage network, the applicant shall submit a Drainage Assessment, compliant with Policy FLD 3 & Annex D of PPS 15, to be agreed in writing with the Council, which demonstrates the safe management of any out of sewer flooding emanating from the surface water drainage network, agreed under Article 161 under the Water and Sewerage Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, in a 1 in 100 year event. Reason: In order to safeguard against surface water flood risk

    Vacant site North of Balloo Road, West of Bangor Grammar sports pitches and to the rear of nos 1-13 Rowan Glen, Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7UU

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  7. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0562/DC

    Discharge of Condition 17 of previously approved LA06/2021/0061/F, Prior to the commencement of any development, the following information must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council, in consultation with DFI Storm Water Management Group SuDS Sub-Group and DFI Rivers. • A Detailed Drainage Design, in which all recommendations and findings in the McCloy Consulting SuDS Review, dated July 2022, are addressed in full. • A Detailed Landscaping Plan for the area of open space containing the SuDS Pond. • A Detailed SuDS Management and Maintenance Plan. • A third-party peer review of the detailed design, and Management and Maintenance Plan carried out by a competent expert in SuDS design. • A final Drainage Assessment, compliant with FLD 3 & Annex D of PPS 15, which demonstrates the safe management of any out-of-sewer flooding, emanating from the surface water drainage network, and is the subject of an authorised Article 161 Agreement, in a 1 in 100 year event. The agreed SuDS design, and mitigation measures shall be fully implemented as approved to the satisfaction of the Council prior to the operation of the SuDS and associated drainage network and shall be retained in perpetuity thereafter. The agreed SuDS Management and Maintenance Plan shall be carried out as approved to the satisfaction of the Council in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard against surface water flood risk

    Lands to West of Nos. 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of Nos. 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park Nos 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent Nos 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent Nos 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent Nos 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights Nos 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & Nos 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of Nos 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of No 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  8. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0724/F

    Shipping conatiner of use as coffee pod (Retrospective)

    Vacant Land Adjacent to 11 The Square Comber

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  9. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0815/O

    1 no. 1.5-storey infill dwelling, detached garage, driveway and alteration to existing access.

    Lands 30m NE of 21 New Road Carrowdore BT22 2HB

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  10. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0769/F

    Residential development of 34 dwellings (Renewal of LA06/2019/0634/F)

    3 The Square, Portaferry Road, Cloughey, BT22 1HR and lands adjoining 5,7 and 9 Portaferry Road, BT22 1HP and 2,12,18, 22 Mill Lane, Cloughey, BT22 1HT

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  11. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0604/F

    Two storey detached dwelling (accessed from Cultra Avenue)

    33 Cultra Avenue, Holywood, BT18 0AY

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  12. DeterminedLA06/2026/0725/DC

    Discharge of Condition 11 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F which states:- Prior to the commencement of works, samples of the proposed stone and brick for use on the new proposed buildings and boundary walls shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council in conjunction with Historic Environment Division. The works shall thereafter be carried out solely in accordance with the approved samples. A sample of the stone and brick shall be retained on site until the project is complete Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section 80 of The Planning Act (NI) 2011. Photo samples of the proposed stone and brick for use on the new proposed buildings and boundary walls. The two panels are located within the site

    Lands To Rear Of No.38 High Street Donaghadee With Access Adjacent To Nos. 11-13 New Street Donaghadee

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  13. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0853/DC

    Discharge of Condition 3 of previously approved application LA06/2021/0834/F which states - No development shall take place until the method of sewage disposal has been agreed in writing with NIW See attached letter from WSC Consulting containing Article 161 approval & NI Water WWIA Stage 2 approval

    Zoned housing land (HPA 1) and former builders yard, lands to rear of 10 Prospect Road, accessed from and North of 100-118 Oakdale, South of 1-4 Prospect Court, SW of 14-30 (even) Prospect Road and East of 9 & 10 The Paddock, Ballygowan

    Received 18 Sept 2026
  14. DeterminedLA06/2026/0620/F

    New pedestrian access and internal alterations to first-floor apartment

    1B Main Street, Greyabbey, BT22 2NE

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  15. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0606/F

    Gravel hardstanding & paths and 8No. hot tubs to serve existing glamping pods previously approved under application LA06/2021/0148/F (Retrospective)

    Approximately 450m SE of Florida Manor 12 - 14 Florida Road, Killinchy, BT23 6RU

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  16. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0870/F

    Single-storey rear extension and level access to side (demolition of rear return and garage)

    12 Abbey Mount, Bangor, BT20 4DB

    Received 22 Sept 2026
  17. DeterminedLA06/2026/0593/F

    Garden room to side

    21 Manor Road, Comber, BT23 6AL

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  18. DeterminedLA06/2026/0573/F

    Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation; two-storey extension to side; single-storey orangery to rear.

    23 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  19. Decision PendingLA06/2026/0826/F

    Dwelling (Renewal of Planning Permission LA06/2021/0472/F)

    Adjacent and North of 7 Kathleen Avenue Helens Bay BT19 1LF

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  20. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0666/RM

    Dwelling

    Land 50m NE of 9 Carney Hill Holywood Bt18 0JR

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  21. DeterminedLA06/2026/0628/F

    Single storey rear extension

    8 Quarry Road, Lisbane, BT23 5NF

    Received 8 Jul 2026
  22. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0913/F

    Demolition of the existing dwelling and garage, construction of a two storey replacement dwelling and integral garage. Existing site entrance to be permanently closed and new site entrance created with entrance gates and pillars.

    5 Grey Point, Helen's Bay, BT19 1LE

    Received 7 Oct 2026
  23. DeterminedLA06/2026/0653/F

    Single-storey rear/side extension

    65 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BX

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  24. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0909/DC

    Discharge of Conditions 7 & 8 of LA06/2021/0834/F: 7. All remediation measures as outlined in Section 6 of the Stratex Report, 12 Prospect Road Ballygowan, Preliminary Risk Assessment and Generic Quantitative Risk Assessment referenced no. 18-1162 and dated 15th June 2021 must be undertaken. The applicant shall undertake additional soil sampling at and around the area of TP6 to delineate the extent of the hydrocarbon and PAH contamination within the shallow soils. Samples should be submitted to an accredited UK laboratory and screened against relevant GACs for a residential with plant uptake standard. Samples should be taken from depths of 0.0-1.0mbgl. An appropriate capping system shall then be installed within the garden and landscaped areas confirmed from analysis. A minimum capping system shall be 800mm dept within the gardens of all houses within this area with a minimum of a 250mm crushed stone capillary break at the base overlain with clean subsoils and topsoil. A 600mm capping system is recommended in landscaping areas with a minimum of 200mm crushed stone capillary break in the base overlain with subsoil and topsoil. Install hydrocarbon vapour protection measures within any buildings that may be within the area identified in Figure 6 as a minimum based on the development plans provided within Figure 3. These protection measures should be incorporated into the proposed building floor designs for all properties within this area: • Provision of hydrocarbon vapour protection measures appropriate to prevent vapour intrusion within residential properties. • Concrete floor slabs (precast) with joins sealed and seals around any service entries. • Installation of a specific hydrocarbon vapour proof membrane suitable for hydrocarbon contaminants. The membrane should be hydrocarbon vapour proof, the membrane installed shall withstand the construction process. All joints and service penetrations should be lapped and sealed, and any other manufacturer's recommendations are adhered to. • A passive sub floor ventilation (minimum 150mm sub floor void) to achieve a minimum of one complete air change a day. 8. On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of the proposed development, the applicant shall provide to Council, for approval, a Verification Report. 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 for suitable for use • Hydrocarbon vapour protection measures • Final design of the hydrocarbon vapour protection measures along with any relevant calculations. • Specifications of membrane type and joint tape. • Records of the installation process including all inspections completed by a suitably qualified person. • Photographic and documented records installation and inspection results of each installation on a property-by-property basis.

    Zoned housing land (HPA 1) and former builders yard, lands to rear of 10 Prospect Road, accessed from and north of 100-118 Oakdale, south of 1-4 Prospect Court, south west of 14-30 (even) Prospect Road and easty of 9 and 10 The Paddock, Ballygowan.

    Received 6 Oct 2026

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