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Ards and North Down Borough Council
Planning applications.
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 dates232Searchable 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59 approved · 3 refused · 4 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Council contacts
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More application records
- Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0633/F
Erection of covered round arena and extension to existing stable roof (additional information received).
59b Gransha Road, Kircubbin, BT22 1AJ
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0612/RM
Replacement dwelling and garage
54 Ballybarnes Road, Newtownards, BT23 4UE
Received 3 Jul 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0545/DC
Discharge of Condition 11 of previously approved application LA06/2022/1193/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. Reason: To ensure no adverse effect on the water environment. A Consent to Discharge certificate provided by DAERA.
Dorn House, 1 Rolly Island, Comber, BT23 6EL
Received 16 Jun 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0692/F
Two-storey side extension (to replace existing single-storey extension); alterations to windows.
5 Sheridan Manor, Helen's Bay, BT19 1WB
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0858/F
Conversion and extension of garage to provide ancillary accommodation
12A Lemons Road, Portavogie, BT22 1BY
Received 21 Sept 2026 - ValidLA06/2026/0849/NMC
Non Material Change to LA06/2024/0559/F Please refer to accompanying cover letter.
Lands at and to the rear of 18 – 52 Main Street (Reeds Rain to TK Maxx), 2 – 34 King Street, 5 -17 Southwell Road, 5 – 41 Queen’s Parade, Marine Gardens car park, the Esplande Gardens, and area around McKee Clock
Received 17 Sept 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0572/NMC
Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include omission of 1no. window on northwest elevation, reduction in height of 3no. windows on northwest elevation and relocation of garden room.
5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS
Received 23 Jun 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0661/F
Ground-floor extension to garage
140 Belfast Road Comber BT23 5JN
Received 21 Jul 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0658/F
Change of use from first floor apartment (Class C1) to ancillary office space associated with ground floor Dental Practice (Class D1).
4 Station Square Helen's Bay BT19 1TN
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0599/F
Two storey side extension
1 Fourth Street Rivenwood, Newtownards, BT23 8AJ
Received 30 Jun 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0788/F
Single-storey extensions and new windows to front and side.
5 Kintyre Avenue Holywood BT18 0LY
Received 30 Aug 2026 - Under ConsiderationLA06/2026/0681/LBC
Replacement dwelling, conversion of 2No. stable blocks into 2No. dwellings.
7 Station Road, holywood, BT18 0DA
Received 28 Jul 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0779/F
Single-storey extension to rear.
39 Henderson Drive, Bangor, BT19 1NP
Received 24 Aug 2026 - Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0674/A
3x free standing signs (illuminated) and 6x wall mounted signs (illuminated)
Approved supermarket on land bounded by Skipperstone Park, No 35 Skipperstone Avenue, No 124 Bloomfield Road South, and Bloomfield Road South, Bangor’
Received 26 Jul 2026 - Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0556/F
Retention of existing agricultural access and associated farm lane
Lands 100m NW of 50 Hillsborough Road, Comber
Received 18 Jun 2026 - Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0747/F
Glamping accomodation and ancillary facilities (retention of existing buildings and one additional shepherds hut)
Lands 200m SE of 110 Kempstones Road Newtownards
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0702/S54
Demolition of existing dwelling and garage, construction of a two storey replacement dwelling with single storey integral garage and sun terrace at first floor level, detached garden sunroom and associated site works: Variation of Condition 3 of Planning Approval LA06/2023/1960/F regarding design, materials and finishes. [Full details of the description are on the Planning Portal]
29 Seafront Road Holywood BT18 0BB
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0795/F
5no. Dwellings (Change of House Type A to that approved under LA06/2024/0926/F).
12 Frances Street and 2-6 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE
Received 1 Sept 2026 - Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0557/F
Creation of bin store and construction of lean to canopy to rear of building
Unit 1 Bloomfield Retail Park, Bangor, BT19 7JD
Received 19 Jun 2026 - Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0711/DC
Discharge of Condition 9 of Planning Approval LA06/2022/1072/F which states: “No site works of any nature or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work has been prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted by the applicant and approved in writing by the Council 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.”
Former Redburn Primary School Old Holywood Road, Holywood, BT18 9QH
Received 4 Aug 2026 - ValidLA06/2026/0778/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. This PAN relates to a proposed outline planning application for supporting airport infrastructure and associated development, including: • ancillary aviation operations, including aircraft hangars, aviation fuel tanks and associated infrastructure; • a hotel; • the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at various locations across the airport; • an electric vehicle charging hub; and • improvements to landscaping, drainage, utilities, servicing infrastructure, and other ancillary development
Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast. BT3 9JH
Received 24 Aug 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0558/F
Front porch; sunroom to rear; double doors and windows; greenhouse and gazebo to side
39 Holly Park Road, Killinchy, BT23 6SN
Received 19 Jun 2026 - ValidLA06/2026/0585/DC
Discharge of Condition 22 of Planning Approval LA06/2021/0061/F which states - Prior to the commencement of development, a plan showing details and the locations of bollards at the entrances to the pedestrian and cycle link with Old Forge Avenue shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. The bollards shall be erected in the positions agreed prior to the use of the pedestrian and cycle link. No more than 100 houses hereby approved shall be occupied prior to the construction and delivery of the pedestrian and cycle connection to Old Forge Avenue in accordance with Drawing No. 06C. The pedestrian and cycle connection shall be retained in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure a movement patter that supports walking and cycling is provided The submission includes; Pedestrian and Cycle Link with Old Forge Avenue Plan showing bollards - Formative Architects
Lands to West of 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards
Received 26 Jun 2026 - DeterminedLA06/2026/0660/PAN
Proposed upgrade of school facilities to include: new two storey school building (2,257 sqm) to provide modern science, drama and physical education space; and replacement of all-weather pitch with 3-G pitch.
St Columbanus College Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, BT20 5PU
Received 21 Jul 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Ards and North Down Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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