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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59 approved · 3 refused · 4 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0602/F

    Replacement two storey detached dwelling, existing entrance maintained (Amended Plans)

    175 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9RN

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  2. DeterminedLA06/2026/0789/F

    Single-storey rear extension

    26 Holymount Road Newtownards BT23 7DL

    Received 30 Aug 2026
  3. DeterminedLA06/2026/0613/F

    Doube garage wih gym (to replace fire-damaged stables)

    Within curtilage of 22 Ravara Road, Ballygowan (adjacent and southwest of No.22A)

    Received 5 Jul 2026
  4. Under ConsiderationLA06/2026/0610/DC

    Discharge of Condition 9 of previously approved application LA06/2022/1059/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 by the relevant authority NI Water planning consultation dated 21/4/23 stating approved with standard planning conditions

    Lands adjacent to and west of 7 and 8 Roseville Park, Bangor, BT19 1BY

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  5. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0616/F

    One and a half storey dwelling

    50m SE of 84 Ballygelagh Road, Kircubbin

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  6. DeterminedLA06/2026/0560/A

    1 Other - High level front elevation (illuminated)- Sign A, 1 Other - Loading Bay sign Sign G,

    Unit 1 Bloomfield Retail Park, Bangor, BT19 7JD

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  7. WithdrawnLA06/2026/0579/LBC

    To replace a selection of the existing doors with new fire doors

    Shore Road Dental Practice 32 Shore Road, Holywood, BT18 9HX

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  8. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0868/LBC

    Renovation of dwelling (front and rear dormer, alterations to window/doors, internal alterations).

    15 Bow Street, Donaghadee, BT21 0HD

    Received 22 Sept 2026
  9. ES RequiredLA06/2026/0603/F

    Refurbishment and conversion of existing Grade B2 listed Woburn House to 8no. apartments, including demolition to rear of existing building, installation of two new dormer windows to rear . Erection of 4no. dwellings to rear (SW) within new walled garden; Erection of 186no. dwellings on lands SE of Woburn House and associated car parking, works to existing site access onto A2 Ballywalter Road, landscaping, open space, playparks, wastewater pumping station, electricity substation, stabilisation of existing Fort George and all other ancillary works

    Woburn House, 120 Ballywalter Road, Millisle and adjacent lands bound by Drumfad Road to the SE and Ballywalter Road to the North located to the West and SW of 26 & 27 Woburn Drive and approximately 215m NE of 25 Drumfad Road, Millisle, BT22

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  10. ValidLA06/2026/0885/NMC

    Non material change to Planning Approval LA06/2024/0297/F - Bays to Front Elevation omitted, Self-Coloured Render replaced with facing brick; removal of applied detailing - Render bands, strings, window & door surrounds & dentils; window & door opening sizes adjusted.

    Lands immediately SW of 6-8 Quarry Court and NE of 18a Manse Road, Carrowdore, BT22 2UB

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  11. DeterminedLA06/2026/0736/F

    Single-storey extension to rear and side

    2 Glenview Road, Holywood, BT18 0PU

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  12. DeterminedLA06/2026/0752/DC

    Discharge of Condition 8 of Planning Approval: LA06/2019/0634/F - The drainage assessment states that it is proposed to attenuate more than the 30 year event in the drainage network. Therefore, prior to the commencement of any development hereby permitted, a final drainage assessment, containing a detailed drainage network design and compliant with Annex D of PPS 15 must be submitted to the Council for its consideration and written approval; or written confirmation from NIW stating that they will adopt a drainage network that will attenuate the 1 in 100 year storm event.

    3 (The Square) Portaferry Road Cloughey BT22 1HR And lands adjoining No.s 5,7 and 9 Portaferry Road, BT22 1HP and No.s 2,12,18 and 22 Mill Lane Cloughey, BT22 1HT

    Received 14 Aug 2026
  13. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0742/F

    Single storey rear extension and new drive way.

    1 Burnreagh Drive, Newtownards, BT23 8UF

    Received 12 Aug 2026
  14. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0665/S54

    Demolition of existing dwellings, erection of discount supermarket, provision of access, car parking, landscaping, removal of bus lay-by, relocation of bus shelter, relocation of pedestrian footway between Bloomfield Road South and Skipperstone Avenue, and associated site works (Relocation of existing Lidl supermarket from 97 Bloomfield Road to west of Bloomfield Road South and South of Skipperstone Park. Existing building at 97 Bloomfield Road to be retained but retail use to be extinguished). Variation of Conditions 2 (access) , 3 (splays), 5 (pedestrian path), 6 (road works), 7 (bus stop), 18 (hard surface) and 23 (landscaping) of previously approved application LA06/2024/0623/F (full proposal available on the public portal)

    1-15 (odds) Skipperstone Park, 11-33 (odds) Skipperstone Avenue, 1-6 Skipperstone Gardens, and 100-122 (evens) Bloomfield Road South, Bangor

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  15. DeterminedLA06/2026/0683/F

    Two-storey domestic outbuilding (for workshop/gym/artist's studio) with balcony, including demolition of garage and all associated works

    25 Creighton's Green Road, Holywood, BT18 0HQ

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  16. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0754/DC

    Discharge of Condition 7 of Planning Approval LA06/2023/1336/F which states 'No development shall commence until the details of a surface water drainage scheme, which shall incorporate Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) principles, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The scheme shall be prepared by an expert competent in SuDs design. It shall include a programme for implementation of the works and proposals for future maintenance and management. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved SUDS scheme. The maintenance and management of the surface water drainage scheme shall be permanently carried out in accordance with the approved details.

    Lands to the north side of Cloughey Road (opposite 9-17 Cloughey Road) and to the rear of Rectory Wood and extending 130m to the rear of 8 Cloughey Road (The Rectory), Portaferry

    Received 14 Aug 2026
  17. DeterminedLA06/2026/0622/S54

    Proposed dwelling. Removal of condition 8 of Planning Approval LA06/2026/0269/RM [method of sewage disposal](Full Description available on Planning Portal).

    Land immediately SW of No 215 Old Holywood Road Holywood BT18 9QS

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  18. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0611/F

    Change of Use from dental surgery (B1) to residential (C1)

    25 Hamilton Road Bangor BT20 4LF

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  19. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0569/F

    Dwelling & detached garage. Demolition of garage to create new access to Croft Road (Change of House Type to approval LA06/2023/2072/F, to include repositioning of dwelling and raising FFL) (amended drawings)

    Land to the rear of 10 Croft Road, Holywood, BT18 0PB

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  20. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0776/F

    Single storey rear extension, raised patio and rear level access ramp.

    102 Silverbirch Road, Bangor, BT19 6FA

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  21. DeterminedLA06/2026/0631/F

    Single-storey side extension (facing road); enlarged rear dormer

    17 Maralin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4RQ

    Received 9 Jul 2026
  22. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0855/F

    Installation of a prefabricated modular gas boiler plantroom and associated flues and service connections to provide replacement heating infrastructure serving Bangor Health Centre, together with the removal of three existing car parking spaces and provision of three replacement car parking spaces and associated site works.

    Bangor Health Centre, Newtownards Road, Bangor, BT20 4LD

    Received 18 Sept 2026
  23. DeterminedLA06/2026/0775/PAN

    Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. The proposals include both physical redevelopment works and changes to existing operational controls set out in the Planning Agreement, including an increase in the permitted number of aircraft take-offs and landings per annum and amendments to the hours during which aircraft operations may take place. The proposed development comprises: • Extensions and alterations to the existing passenger terminal, including construction of a replacement passenger pier and associated aircraft boarding facilities. • Additional aircraft stands and improvements to apron and taxiway infrastructure. • Improvements to airfield operational facilities and supporting infrastructure. • Inclusion of sustainable construction measures and low carbon technologies. • Surface access and infrastructure improvements comprising a multi-modal forecourt. • Enhancements to vehicular access, egress and internal circulation, including creation of a new left slip road from the Sydenham Bypass into the airport and improvements to the airport entrance through a dual right turn lane. • Rationalisation and enhancement of car parking provision, including a creation of a multi-storey car park and long stay car park. • Installation of a foul sewer connection from the onsite pumping station to Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works. • A temporary construction compound, and associated infrastructure, engineering, landscaping and ancillary works.

    Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast. BT3 9JH

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  24. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0735/F

    Off-site replacement dwelling for 99 Carrickmannon Road, with upgrade to existing access (Amended Plans)

    Approx 80m NW of 101 Carrickmannon Road, Ballygowan, BT23 6JR

    Received 10 Aug 2026

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