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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59 approved · 3 refused · 4 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0642/F

    Improvements to the existing North Down Coastal Path, comprising path widening (to a maximum width of approximately 3 metres), new asphalt surfacing, installation of timber edging and associated environmental enhancement works.

    Section of the North Down Coastal Path, located approximately 50m NE of 117 Station Road and approximately 130m East of Seahill Waste Water Treatment Works, running along the northern boundary of Royal Belfast Golf Club, Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP.

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  2. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0647/DC

    Discharge of Condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2025/0566/F which states:- A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and agreed by the Council prior to any development activity including ground preparation or vegetation clearance. The final CEMP must identify the perceived risks to the aquatic environment, potential pollution pathways and mitigation measures to negate such risks. The final CEMP must, as a minimum, include the mitigation measures included within the outline CEMP as well as: a) Construction Method Statement(s) – including details of construction and excavation and timing of works; b) Pollution Prevention Plan – including details of a suitable buffer of 10m between the location of all construction works, refuelling, storage of excavated spoil/oil/fuel/substrate/construction materials/machinery, concrete mixing and washing areas and any watercourses or any surface drains present on or adjacent to the site. c) Site Drainage Plan; including details of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul waste disposal, surface water disposal/treatment and silt management measures; d) Spoil Management Plan; including location of spoil storage areas outwith the 10m buffer zone, management and handling of spoil and details of the reinstatement of excavated spoil; e) Environmental Emergency Plan; including details of emergency spill procedures and regular inspections of machinery onsite; f) Water Quality Monitoring Plan; g) Details of mitigation measures to protect badgers; h) Details of the appointment of an Ecological Clerk of Works and their roles and responsibilities. The final approved CEMP shall be fully implemented and adhered to during the construction phase to the reasonable satisfaction of the Council. Reason: To ensure effective avoidance and mitigation measures have been planned for the protection of the water environment and designated sites.

    Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, Newtownards

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  3. Decision PendingLA06/2026/0850/NMC

    Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2025/0587/F to replace stainless steel flue with brick chimney.

    17 Demesne Park, Holywood, BT18 9NE

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  4. DeterminedLA06/2026/0705/DC

    Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2019/0634/F which states:- The development herby permitted shall not be commenced until a Street Lighting scheme design has been submitted and approved by DFI Street Lighting Section Documents relating to Street Lighting Scheme Design that have been submitted to and Approved by the DFI Street Lighting Section

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

    Received 4 Aug 2026
  5. Under ConsiderationLA06/2026/0835/F

    Single-storey rear extension (inc. new steps)

    10 Cranley Green Bangor BT19 7FE

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  6. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0899/F

    Change-of-use from dwelling to short-term holiday let accommodation and associated in-curtilage illuminated signage to front of property

    13 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN

    Received 30 Sept 2026
  7. WithdrawnLA06/2026/0591/S54

    Housing development comprising 22no. residential units with associated access, parking, landscaping and ancillary works. Removal of Condition 18 of Planning Approval LA06/2023/2222/F [Maintenance Plan] (Full proposal description available on Planning Portal).

    Lands at 111 Quarry Heights and 24 North Road Newtownards BT23 7AN

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  8. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0729/DC

    Discharge of Condition 24 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1476/F which states - No development activity, including ground preparation or vegetation clearance, shall take place until a Badger Mitigation Plan (BMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The approved BMP shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, and all works on site shall conform to the approved BMP, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Council. As a minimum the BMP shall include the following: a) Details of updated surveys for badgers; b) Provision of 25m buffers between all development activity and all retained badger setts; c) Details of wildlife corridors to allow movement of badgers to and from setts and/or foraging areas; d) Details of appropriate fencing to protect badgers and their setts/wildlife corridors; e) Details of appropriate measures to protect badgers from harm during the construction phase; f) Details of the appointment of a competent ecologist to oversee the implementation of badger mitigation measures during the construction phase, including their roles, responsibilities and timing of visits. A Badger Mitigation Plan (BMP)

    Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

    Received 8 Aug 2026
  9. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0563/F

    Demolition of existing single storey returns and erection of two storey extension on southern elevation with modifications to windows and doors. (Amended description)

    243 Bangor Road, Seahill, Holywood, BT18 0JQ

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  10. DeterminedLA06/2026/0765/DC

    Discharge of Condition 3 of previously approved application LA06/2019/0634/F which states:- No other development hereby permitted shall be commenced until works necessary for the improvement of a public road have been completed in accordance with the details outlined in blue on Drawing 30 bearing the date stamp 09/06/2021. The council hereby attaches to the determination a requirement under Article 3 (4A) of the above Order that such works shall be carried out in accordance with an agreement under Article 3 (4C) Letter from DFI Roads / Southern condition confirming that following a recent site visit that the formation of the access and associated improvement works to the public road, as required as part of the Article 3(4c) have been completed in accordance withe approved Private Streets Determination drawings (under Planning Permission LA06/2019/0634/F) and to the required standard

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

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  11. ValidLA06/2026/0648/DC

    Discharge of condition 5 of LA06/2025/0566/F: A final landscape and play park management and maintenance plan for the development, including long term design objectives, performance indicators, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscaped areas including the play park, other than small, privately owned domestic gardens, (except for trees or other vegetation retained in the public interest) shall be submitted to and approved by the Council in writing prior to the commencement of development. The landscape and play park management plan shall be carried out as approved in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure the provision and maintenance of public open space within the site.

    Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, Newtownards

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  12. DeterminedLA06/2026/0664/F

    Garden room to front (along northern boundary) for ancillary accommodation

    1 Torgrange, Holywood, BT18 0NG

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  13. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0717/F

    2No. dwellings, integral garages & 2m high boundary wall.

    6 Whinney Hill, Holywood, BT18 0HW

    Received 5 Aug 2026
  14. DeterminedLA06/2026/0578/F

    Raising of garage roof (by 0.5m)

    69 North Road, Newtownards, BT23 7AS

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  15. DeterminedLA06/2026/0623/DC

    Discharge of Condition 5 of previously approved application LA06/2023/1513/F which states:- Within one month of the extension becoming operational, an additional noise survey and verification report shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Council. This report shall confirm the specification of all plant associated with the extension and any associated noise attenuation measures included. It shall confirm that the combined rating level of plant and equipment associated with the proposed extension in relation to current background sound levels at all nearby receptors as specified in table 6 of the Noise Impact Assessment Report. The specific noise level from any plant/ equipment shall be rated to include a correction for tonal, impulsive noise or any other features that draw attention to it in accordance with BS4142:2014. Information Submitted: Post-commissioning Noise Monitoring Survey and Verification Report

    T G Eakin Ltd 15 Ballystockart Road, Comber, BT23 5QY

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  16. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0819/DC

    Discharge of Condition No. 5 of LA06/20170959/F No site works of any nature, or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work has been implemented, in accordance with a written scheme and programme prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted by the applicant and approved by the Council. The programme should provide for the identification and evaluation of archaeological remains within the site, for mitigation of the impacts of development, through excavation recording or by preservation of remains, and for preparation of an archaeological report. Reason: to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified and protected or appropriately recorded.

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

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  17. DeterminedLA06/2026/0546/F

    First-floor front extension; single-storey extension to side; window on first-floor (Amended Description)

    14 Teal Rocks, Newtownards, BT23 8GL

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  18. Under ConsiderationLA06/2026/0792/F

    Single-storey side extension (to replace garage)

    29 Dunleath Drive Ballywalter BT22 2TE

    Received 31 Aug 2026
  19. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0902/F

    Relocation of access (retrospective); detached garage to side

    23b Craigboy Road, Donaghadee, BT21 0LP

    Received 1 Oct 2026
  20. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0894/LBC

    Demolition of the partially standing remains of a terrace and reconstruction of 8no. dwellings to replace former terrace housing, together with 1no. additional dwelling and 12no. new dwellings to the rear, with associated access, car parking and landscaping. All 21no. dwellings to be provided as social housing.

    47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear), Newtownards, BT23 7NX

    Received 29 Sept 2026
  21. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0906/A

    2 illuminated shop signs, 1 illuminated projecting sign, 2 illuminated digital signs and 10 vinyl signs.

    39 HIgh Street, Newtownards, BT23 7HS.

    Received 5 Oct 2026
  22. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0688/F

    Single-storey extension to rear

    8 Silverstream Crescent, Bangor, BT20 3NF

    Received 31 Jul 2026
  23. ValidLA06/2026/0650/DC

    Discharge of condition 2 of approvalLA06/2025/0566/F: All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with details shown on Drawing No.06C of LA06/2021/0061/F; the approved planting plans Drawings No.28B of LA06/2021/0061/F and No.29B of A06/2021/0061/F, and the approved planting schedule (except in so far as they relate to the proposed SuDS Pond which shall be carried out in accordance with details to be subsequently approved under condition no. 17) and the appropriate British Standard or other recognised Codes of Practice. Prior to the occupation of any dwelling details of the proposed phased implementation of all hard and soft landscaping works must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. The hard and soft landscaping works shall be implemented in accordance with the details and timings agreed in the approved phasing plan. All hard landscape works shall be permanently retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a high standard of landscape.

    Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, Newtownards

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  24. DeterminedLA06/2026/0696/F

    Demolition of conservatory at rear; Single-storey extension to rear; Alterations to roof.

    237 Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7PH

    Received 3 Aug 2026

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