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59 approved · 3 refused · 4 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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More application records

  1. ValidLA06/2026/0764/NMC

    NMC to approval LA06/2023/2042/F. Reposition of dwelling (Site No.3) approx 3 meters East

    18-20 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EB

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  2. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0828/F

    Extension to curtilage and erection of outbuiding

    44 Ballyeasborough Road, Portavogie, BT22 1AB

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  3. DeterminedLA06/2026/0586/F

    Domestic shed to side

    22 Upper Gransha Road, Bangor, BT19 7QF

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  4. DeterminedLA06/2026/0698/F

    Single-storey extension and patio to rear; Rear dormers.

    1 Hazelwood Glen, Comber, BT23 6AU

    Received 3 Aug 2026
  5. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0693/F

    Change of use from agricultural sheds to funeral church and associated catering rooms including extension, glazed linkage (as per approval LA06/2022/0373/F). Single storey building for funeral business, office and headstone display, wash bay and associated carparking

    Approximately 60m northwest of 31a Ballygowan Road, Comber, Newtownards

    Received 3 Aug 2026
  6. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0793/O

    Farm dwelling, garage

    Lands approx. 70m NE of 12 Drumreagh Road, Ballygowan, BT23 6LJ

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  7. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0825/DC

    Discharge of Condition No -13 of previous Approval LA06/2024/0405/F 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 by the applicant and approved in writing by Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) 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.

    Lands adjacent to 61 High Street Donaghadee

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  8. DeterminedLA06/2026/0678/DC

    Partial Discharge of Condition 5 Of Planning Approval LA06/2017/0959/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. This report presents a written scheme and programme prepared by a qualified archaeologist, and will provide for the identification and evaluation of any potential archaeological remains within the site. Documents provided: TSA Covering Letter Archaeological Programme of Works prepared by Alan Reilly, NAC Ltd. Site location Plan Decision Notice

    Lands to the rear of 38 High Street, Donaghadee

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  9. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0713/F

    Replacement Dwelling & Garage and Re-location of Vehicular Access

    27 Newtownards Road, Donaghadee, BT21 0PZ

    Received 5 Aug 2026
  10. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0673/F

    Change of use from former dwelling and adjoining building to tourist unit

    1d Bar Hall Road, Portaferry, Newtownards, BT22 1RQ

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  11. DeterminedLA06/2026/0760/DC

    Discharge of Condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F which states:- No development shall take place until full details of all proposed tree and shrub planting and a programme of works, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council and all tree and shrub planting shall be carried out in accordance with those details and at those times. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment, and maintenance of a high standard of landscape. Please describe which part of the condition this application relates to: This Landscape Proposal presents a design scheme prepared by a qualified landscape architect, and will provide for the provision and establishment of a high standard of landscape. TSA Covering Letter Landscaping Proposal Site Location Plan Decision Notice

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

    Received 18 Aug 2026
  12. DeterminedLA06/2026/0750/F

    Single storey extension to rear; new cladding to front and side.

    16 Ballymacormick Road, Bangor, BT19 6AA

    Received 14 Aug 2026
  13. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0748/F

    Dwelling and garage - Change of house type to that previously approved under application LA06/2021/0802/F (retrospective)

    69 Whinney Hill, Holywood, BT18 0HG

    Received 13 Aug 2026
  14. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0627/F

    5No. accessible single storey dwellings & associated works (Demolition of derelict dwelling)

    Immediately north of 54 Lisbane Road and immediately east of 37A Blackstaff Road, Ballycranbeg, Kircubbin

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  15. Site Inspection CompleteLA06/2026/0542/F

    Two-storey and single-storey extension to rear (with balcony) - existing rear return to be demolished.

    57 East Street Donaghadee BT21 0DH

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  16. Consultation OpenLA06/2026/0908/DC

    Discharge of Condion 5 of planning approval LA06/2023/2521/F - 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 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.

    Ballykeel Windmill 'The Martello Tower'. Approx 8m North of 1 Martello Terrace, Martello Terrace, Holywood, BT18 9BE.

    Received 6 Oct 2026

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