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Ards and North Down planning applications
834 applications. 96% approved. 73 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 834 planning applications from Ards and North Down. 488 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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LA06/2026/0661/F Awaiting decision
140 Belfast Road Comber BT23 5JN
Ground-floor extension to garage
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LA06/2026/0664/F Awaiting decision
1 Torgrange, Holywood, BT18 0NG
Garden room to side (for ancillary accommodation)
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LA06/2026/0658/F Awaiting decision
4 Station Square Helen's Bay BT19 1TN
Change of use from first floor apartment (Class C1) to ancillary office space associated with ground floor Dental Practice (Class D1).
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LA06/2026/0656/DC Awaiting decision
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
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."
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LA06/2026/0655/F Awaiting decision
1 Marlborough Drive Bangor BT19 1HB
Conversion of garage to habitable space; relocated driveway/gates.
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LA06/2026/0652/F Granted
20 Belair Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 4UD
Sunroom to rear; front porch; garage to side
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LA06/2026/0653/F Awaiting decision
65 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BX
Single-storey rear/side extension
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LA06/2026/0644/F Awaiting decision
31 Kensington Park, Bangor, BT20 3RF
Single storey rear extension
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LA06/2026/0645/DC Awaiting decision
Lands at 21 Bridge Road South Helen's Bay
Discharge of Condition 13 of previously approved application LA06/2022/0701/F which states: Prior to any development works commencing on site, the applicant shall submit to the Council for approval in writing an updated Contaminated Land Risk Assessment that has considered and incorporated all available site investigations, data and assessments conducted on this site, and all current and previous correspondence issued by the Environmental Health, Protection and Development Service and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in relation to land contamination matters present on this site. Reason: In the interests of public health to ensure the site is suitable for use.
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LA06/2026/0631/F Awaiting decision
17 Maralin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4RQ
Single-storey side extension (facing road); enlarged rear dormer
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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LA06/2025/0848/S54 Granted
Lands approximately 40m NE of 12 Craigavad Park, Holywood (Plot 16)
2no. semi-detached dwellings and garages, associated site works and landscaping. Proposed variation of condition 2 of approval LA06/2023/1688/F (full description available on planning portal) (Amended Description)
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LA06/2025/0902/F Granted
9-15 Crawfords Farm Grove, Bangor, BT19 1PL
Retention of 5 dwellings, access and parking, and erection of new dwelling (Change of house type to approval LA06/2017/0877/RM) (Amended Plans)
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LA06/2025/1155/F Granted
389 Old Holywood Road Holywood BT18 9QH
Two-storey and single-storey extensions to front
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LA06/2025/1089/F Granted
Cordners, 13 Conway Square & 4 Lower Mary Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DA
Replacement of fire damaged shop unit, raise roof level to rear of no 13, raise roof ridge level and facade alterations to no 4.
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LA06/2026/0179/F Granted
21 Cambourne Park Newtownards BT23 4WE
Extension of domestic curtilage and erection of fence (retrospective)
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LA06/2026/0451/F Granted
18a Old Seahill Road, Holywood, BT18 0EG
Front and side extension (including front balcony, elevational changes and use of garage to habitable room)
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LA06/2026/0060/F Withdrawn
36 The Burn Road, Ballygowan, Newtownards, BT23 5RY
New vehicular access, entrance gates, pillars and associated landscaping
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LA06/2026/0311/A Granted
Gable Wall of No. 53 South Street Newtownards BT23 4JU
1no. Digital sign
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LA06/2026/0523/DC Decided
Lands to the rear of 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA
Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states - Prior to the occupation of the proposed development, a Verification Report shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the Pentland Macdonald report; Contamination Assessment and remediation strategy, Castle Lane, Comber referenced PM19- 1137 and dated December 20219 have been implemented. The Verification Report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and that the site is now fit for end-use (Residential with Plant Uptake). It must demonstrate that the identified potential pollutant linkages are effectively broken. The Verification Report shall be in accordance with current guidance and best practice. In particular, this Verification Report must demonstrate that: • The final site layout including areas of hardstandlng, gardens and soft landscaped areas are as specified in the Site Plan Proposed Drawing No. 03A. • The emplacement of capping layers across gardens and landscaped areas is as specified: In garden areas- 1m capping layer comprising a capillary break layer of a minimum of 300mm of granular material; overlain by 700mm of clean subsoil and topsoil and in soft landscaped areas- the emplacement of a 0.5m thick capping layer of glean gravel/ subsoil topsoil. All material used in the capping layers must be demonstrably proven suitable for use. • Gas protection measures have been installed in line with a Characteristic Situation 2 scenario which attain a gas protection score of 3.5 (Table 4, B88485) and shall include two or more of the following measures: • Concrete floor slabs; • A proprietary gas resistant membrane installed across the entire footprint of the buildings; • A passively ventilated under floor void. The verification of the gas protection measures shall follow CIRIA C735 Good Practice on the testing and verification of protection systems for buildings against hazardous ground gases. Information Submitted: Verification Report
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LA06/2025/1129/F Granted
33 Ardnavalley Avenue, Comber, BT23 5WW
Detached garage and single-storey side extension
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 172 35%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 131 27%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 185 38%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Ards and North Down decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Ards and North Down decided 488 planning applications. 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Ards and North Down?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 73 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Ards and North Down decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 488 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 35% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 62% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Ards and North Down?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 102 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Cite these figures
Ards and North Down: 834 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 488 decided, 96% approved, median 73 days to a decision. 834 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.