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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59 approved · 3 refused · 4 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DeterminedLA06/2026/0644/F

    Demolition of side integral garage with single storey rear extension.

    31 Kensington Park, Bangor, BT20 3RF

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  2. Under ConsiderationLA06/2026/0762/F

    Single-storey extension to side (demolition of garage)

    64 Princess Gardens, Holywood, BT18 0PW

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  3. DeterminedLA06/2026/0656/DC

    Discharge of condition 15 of planning approval 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."

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

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  4. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0671/F

    Renovation and extension of unoccupied dwelling

    1D Bar Hall Road Portaferry BT22 1RQ

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  5. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0744/LBC

    works within the curtilage of a listed building - sunken terrace (retrospective)

    3 Clanbrassil Terrace, Cultra, BT18 0AP

    Received 12 Aug 2026
  6. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0794/F

    Single storey cabin containing WC & retail space located to the rear of the existing building, replacing existing WC cabin

    Robins Nest Gift & Coffee Emporium 14 New Street Donaghadee BT21 0AG

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  7. DeterminedLA06/2026/0621/F

    Raised patio at rear

    90 Thornleigh Gardens, Bangor, BT20 4NP

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  8. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0880/F

    New vehicular access (existing to be blocked off and reseeded)

    4a Rowreagh Road, Newtownards, BT22 1AS

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  9. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0895/F

    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
  10. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0833/F

    Single-storey first-floor extension to side.

    48 Princess Gardens, Holywood, BT18 0PW

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  11. DeterminedLA06/2026/0566/F

    Boundary treatment to side (wall/fence/pillars) and hard landscaping (part retrospective)

    3 Newtownards Road, Bangor, BT20 4BW

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  12. Under ConsiderationLA06/2026/0730/F

    1.5-storey rear extension to dwelling; new front porch

    20 Bailie Road, Bangor, BT19 7QW

    Received 8 Aug 2026
  13. DeterminedLA06/2026/0652/F

    Sunroom to rear; front porch; garage to side (new drawings)

    20 Belair Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 4UD

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  14. DeterminedLA06/2026/0726/DC

    Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F. Condition 2 Summary of condition requirements: 'The vehicular access, including visibility splays and any forward sight distance, shall be provided in accordance with the proposed site layout plan, Drawing Number 02/E, bearing the Council date stamp 12th April 2021, prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted and prior to commencement of any other development hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users.' and Condition 3 Summary of condition requirements: The area within the visibility splays and any forward sight line shall be cleared to provide a level surface no higher than 250mm above the level of the adjoining carriageway, prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted, and such splays shall be retained and kept clear thereafter. Reason: To ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users. Photos of the access and visibility splays provided in accordance with the approved site layout plan 02/E

    Lands to rear Of 38 High Street, Donaghadee with access adjacent to 11-13 New Street, Donaghadee

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  15. DeterminedLA06/2026/0584/F

    Single-storey extensions to front and side; balcony to side; first-floor extension with dormers front and rear; first-floor gable windows (amended proposal).

    16 Hillcrest Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7AW

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  16. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0575/DC

    Discharge of condition 23 or previously approved application LA06/2021/1476/F which states: A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council prior to the commencement of development or ground preparation or vegetation clearance. The CEMP shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, and all works on site shall conform to the approved CEMP, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Council. The CEMP shall include details of: a) All mitigation detailed in Document 4: Outline CEMP (updated March 2024) and Document 5: Pond Restoration and Newt Mitigation Plan (updated August 2024); b) Construction methodology and timings of works; c) Pollution Prevention Plan; including suitable buffers between the location of all construction works, storage of excavated spoil and construction materials, any refuelling, storage of oil/fuel, concrete mixing and washing areas and any watercourses or surface drains present on or adjacent to the site; d) Site Drainage Management Plan; including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul water disposal and silt management measures; e) Environmental Emergency Plan; f) Final Protected Species Management and Lighting Plan; g) Final Pond Restoration and Newt Mitigation Plan including timetable for implementation of pond restoration works.

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

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  17. ValidLA06/2026/0675/NMC

    Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include: Main House - Omit one utility room window and reduce the height to 3 other windows and reduce the height of the garage workshop window on the north-west elevation. Garden studio - relocated on site, a modest increase in plan.

    5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS

    Received 26 Jul 2026
  18. ValidLA06/2026/0805/S54

    Erection of a Coated Road Stone Plant and associated ancillary development to include bitumen storage tanks, aggregate storage bays, staff facilities, weighbridge and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) processing and storage area. Retention of development in non-compliance with Condition 2 of Planning Approval LA06/2022/0689/F To be varied from: The noise level at nearby sensitive receptors due to the operation of the roadstone coating plant, associated traffic movements and the proposed RAP processing operations(daytime) shall not exceed the predicted noise levels (dB LAeq, 1hr) detailed in the table below. The noise sensitive receptor loctaions are as detailed within the Noise Impact Assessment, prepared by AONA Environemntal and dated March 2022. To: The total noise from the operation of the coated road stone development shall not exceed 55dB LAeq,1hr (free field) as measured at any noise sensitive property between the hours of 0700 and 2300 and 42dB(A) LAeq,1hr (free field) between the hours of 2300 and 0700 hours.

    Land at Craigantlet Quarry 73 Holywood Road, Newtownards, BT23 4TQ

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  19. ValidLA06/2026/0875/NMC

    Non-material change to LA06/2018/0997/RM comprising omission of garden rooms, bays and decorative detailing and minor amendments to fenestration and external finishes on Plots 266-315 and 327-352

    Lands to the South of Newtownards Road and to the SW of Little Enler Crescent and to the NW of Little Enler Place, Comber

    Received 21 Sept 2026
  20. DeterminedLA06/2026/0755/F

    Single-storey detached garage to rear

    49 Ardmillan Road, Killinchy, BT23 6QW

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  21. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0643/F

    Extension to the existing café building and erection of a ticket / coffee kiosk, refurbishment and part change of use of the existing maintenance building to create an events space, new entrance arrangement & open plaza area, nature trail area, seated viewing area, new miniature train and track system, new attractions, relocation of the existing Water Flume to the south of the site and adjustments to the existing lagoon, refurbishment and upgrade of the crazy golf and other ancillary development including the temporary widening of the Queens Parade Mini-Roundabout to facilitate construction traffic and alterations to ground levels.

    Pickie Fun Park, Marine Gardens, Bangor, BT20 3JR

    Received 10 Jul 2026
  22. Under ConsiderationLA06/2026/0800/F

    3-bay garage/boat store to front

    1 Orchard Drive, Killinchy, BT23 6QT

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  23. ValidLA06/2026/0871/DC

    Discharge of Condition 9 of previously approved application LA06/2022/0072/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 to and approved in writing by 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. Reason: to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified, and protected or appropriately recorded. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROGRAMME OF WORKS

    5 and 9 High Street, Donaghadee, BT21 0AA

    Received 22 Sept 2026
  24. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0544/F

    Retrospective permission for the retention of a mobile home for a temporary period of 3 years

    13G Blackabbey Road, Greyabbey, BT22 2RH

    Received 16 Jun 2026

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