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Ards and North Down planning applications
1,755 applications. 97% approved. 81 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,755 planning applications from Ards and North Down. 709 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 97% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Ards and North Down: 851 applications received in the last year, 709 decisions published.
Ards and North Down takes a median of 89 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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LA06/2026/0897/F Awaiting decision
2 Ballymacormick Park, Bangor, BT19 6BX
Rear dormer
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LA06/2026/0899/F Awaiting decision
13 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN
Change-of-use from dwelling to short-term holiday let accommodation and associated in-curtilage illuminated signage to front of property
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LA06/2026/0895/F Awaiting decision
47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear), Newtownards, BT23 7NX
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.
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LA06/2026/0893/F Awaiting decision
Cross Island House, 1 Cross Island, Comber, Newtownards, BT23 6EW
Replacement dwelling with attached garage and associated hard and soft landscaping
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LA06/2026/0894/LBC Awaiting decision
47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear), Newtownards, BT23 7NX
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.
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LA06/2026/0887/DC Awaiting decision
Former Juvenile Justice Services Centre site (169 Rathgael Road) and surrounding lands which lie to the north of the Rathgael Road and west of the Rathgael Road/Balloo Road/Newtownards Road roundabout junction Bangor
Discharge of Condition 9 of previously approved application LA06/2016/0596/F which states - Prior to the occupation of the proposed development, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval, a Verification Report. This report must demonstrate that all the measures outlined in Section 10 of the RPS report entitled Proposed Residential Development, Rathgael Road, Bangor, Remedial Strategy referenced IBR0736 and bearing the Council date stamp 17th June 2016 have been fully implemented. The Verification Report shall demonstrate the successful completion of the remediation works and that the site is now fit for end-use. It must demonstrate that the identified potential pollutant linkages are effectively broken. The Verification Report shall be in accordance with current best practice and guidance as outlined by the Environment Agency. In particular, this Verification Report must demonstrate: a) Full Details of the installation and depths of the clean cover barriers have been confirmed as per layout. b) All fuel transfer lines and all associated pipework have been traced and removed in accordance with PPG 2 Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks. All remaining soils (or base and side-walls of all excavations) have been sampled and proven suitable for the proposed end-use. c) The hotspots of heavy metal and hydrocarbon contamination have been removed by excavation to a depth of 0.5m below the depth of the exceedance. All remaining soils (or base and side-walls of all excavations) have been sampled and demonstrably proven suitable for the proposed end-use. d) All imported soil brought on to the site has been accompanied by traceability documentation and has been demonstrably proven to be suitable for the end use. Reason: In the interests of living conditions of residents of the proposed development. Remedial Verification Report
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LA06/2026/0890/LBC Awaiting decision
2 Victoria Road Bangor BT20 5EX
Replacement roof over existing yard
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LA06/2026/0884/DC Awaiting decision
Vacant site North of Balloo Road, West of Bangor Grammar sports pitches and to the rear of nos 1-13 Rowan Glen, Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7UU
Discharge of Condiition 10 of previously approved application LA06/2022/0873/F which states - Prior to the construction of the drainage network, the applicant shall submit a Drainage Assessment, compliant with Policy FLD 3 & Annex D of PPS 15, to be agreed in writing with the Council, which demonstrates the safe management of any out of sewer flooding emanating from the surface water drainage network, agreed under Article 161 under the Water and Sewerage Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, in a 1 in 100 year event. Reason: In order to safeguard against surface water flood risk
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LA06/2026/0886/F Awaiting decision
16 Jordan Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4UP
Single storey side extension with roofspace conversion over existing garage.
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LA06/2026/0883/NMC Awaiting decision
Land immediately SW of 5 & 6 Quarry Court, Carrowdore
Non Material change to Planning Approval LA06/2024/0295/F - Bays to Front Elevation omitted, Self-Coloured Render replaced with facing brick; removal of applied detailing - Render bands, strings, window & door surrounds & dentils; window & door opening sizes adjusted.
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LA06/2026/0880/F Awaiting decision
4a Rowreagh Road, Kircubbin, BT22 1AS
New vehicular access (existing to be blocked off and reseeded)
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LA06/2026/0885/NMC Awaiting decision
Lands immediately SW of 6-8 Quarry Court and NE of 18a Manse Road, Carrowdore, BT22 2UB
Non material change to Planning Approval LA06/2024/0297/F - Bays to Front Elevation omitted, Self-Coloured Render replaced with facing brick; removal of applied detailing - Render bands, strings, window & door surrounds & dentils; window & door opening sizes adjusted.
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LA06/2026/0877/A Awaiting decision
Wren Kitchens, Bloomfield Shopping Centre, South Circular Road, Bangor, BT19 7HB
1 Other - Flexface Sign, 1 Other - Flexface sign, 1 Other - Flexface Sign, 1 Other - Flexface Sign
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LA06/2026/0873/DC Awaiting decision
Lands South of 37-77 Court Street and 1-11 Canal Row, situated within Bawn Wall and bounded by the canal, Newtowards
Discharge of Condition 15 of previously approved application 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. Reason: Protection of human health. VERIFICATION REPORT FOR PHASE 5 (UNITS 1-6 AND 34-41)
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LA06/2026/0878/DC Awaiting decision
Royal Hotel and Windsor Bar, 22-28 Quay Street, Bangor, T20 5ED
Discharge of Condition 5 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1477/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 (NIW) or a consent to discharge has been granted under the terms of the Water (NI) Order 1999. Reason: To ensure there will be no adverse impact on the environment. NI Water agreement
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LA06/2026/0879/DC Awaiting decision
Royal Hotel and Windsor Bar, 22-28 Quay Street, Bangor, BT20 5ED
Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1477/F which states - Prior to the construction of the drainage network, a Drainage Assessment, compliant with FLD 3 & Annex D of PPS 15, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council which demonstrates the safe management of any out of sewer flooding emanating from the surface water drainage network, in a 1 in 100 year event with an additional allowance for climate change. Reason: To safeguard against flood risk to the development and from the development to elsewhere. Drainage Assessment produced by Design ID ref 19053-DID-ZZ-XX-RP-0002
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LA06/2026/0874/F Awaiting decision
45 Abbeydale Park, Newtownards, BT23 8RE
Two storey rear extension and first floor side opaque window.
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LA06/2026/0868/LBC Awaiting decision
15 Bow Street, Donaghadee, BT21 0HD
Renovation of dwelling (front and rear dormer, alterations to window/doors, internal alterations).
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LA06/2026/0871/DC Awaiting decision
5 and 9 High Street, Donaghadee, BT21 0AA
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
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LA06/2026/0870/F Awaiting decision
12 Abbey Mount, Bangor, BT20 4DB
Single-storey rear extension and level access to side (demolition of rear return and garage)
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LA06/2026/0860/F Awaiting decision
45 Glen Road, Holywood, BT18 0HB
Replacement dwelling, garage & access.
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LA06/2026/0863/F Awaiting decision
15 Bow Street, Donaghadee, BT21 0HD
Front and rear dormer; alteration to doors/windows
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LA06/2026/0875/NMC Awaiting decision
Lands to the South of Newtownards Road and to the SW of Little Enler Crescent and to the NW of Little Enler Place, Comber
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
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LA06/2026/0858/F Awaiting decision
12A Lemons Road, Portavogie, BT22 1BY
Conversion and extension of garage to provide ancillary accommodation
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LA06/2026/0864/F Granted
95F Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7BZ
Single-storey detached garage to front (retrospective).
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LA06/2026/0856/A Awaiting decision
Land at North Road, Newtownards to support directions to business premises located at 141 Quarry Heights, Newtownards, BT23 7SZ
1 Other - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
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LA06/2026/0852/F Awaiting decision
Lands immediately North of 155a Movilla Road, Newtownards
Farm dwelling with integral garage and associated hard and soft landscaping
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LA06/2026/0853/DC Awaiting decision
Zoned housing land (HPA 1) and former builders yard, lands to rear of 10 Prospect Road, accessed from and North of 100-118 Oakdale, South of 1-4 Prospect Court, SW of 14-30 (even) Prospect Road and East of 9 & 10 The Paddock, Ballygowan
Discharge of Condition 3 of previously approved application LA06/2021/0834/F which states - No development shall take place until the method of sewage disposal has been agreed in writing with NIW See attached letter from WSC Consulting containing Article 161 approval & NI Water WWIA Stage 2 approval
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LA06/2026/0855/F Awaiting decision
Bangor Health Centre, Newtownards Road, Bangor, BT20 4LD
Installation of a prefabricated modular gas boiler plantroom and associated flues and service connections to provide replacement heating infrastructure serving Bangor Health Centre, together with the removal of three existing car parking spaces and provision of three replacement car parking spaces and associated site works.
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LA06/2026/0849/NMC Awaiting decision
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
Non Material Change to LA06/2024/0559/F Please refer to accompanying cover letter.
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LA06/2026/0850/NMC Refused
17 Demesne Park, Holywood, BT18 9NE
Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2025/0587/F to replace stainless steel flue with brick chimney.
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LA06/2026/0847/F Granted
5 Old Quay Road, Holywood, BT18 0AA
Two-storey extension to front; Single-storey extension to rear.
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LA06/2026/0843/F Awaiting decision
228 Killaughey Road, Donaghadee, BT21 0LJ
Two-storey replacement domestic outbuilding to rear (alteration to approval LA06/2025/0418/F)
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LA06/2026/0841/F Granted
33 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP
Two-storey extension to side and rear; Single-storey extension to rear; Single-storey detached garage in side garden.
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LA06/2026/0842/F Granted
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, 10 Estate Road, Bangor, BT19 1UR
Retrospective extension to brasserie garden room including landscaping and site works
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LA06/2026/0832/F Awaiting decision
Site approx 115M NW of 62 Green Road, Conlig, BT23 7PZ
6 no. dwellings: Change of house type to units 138-143 of approval W/2003/1085'
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LA06/2026/0833/F Granted
48 Princess Gardens, Holywood, BT18 0PW
Single-storey first-floor extension to side.
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LA06/2026/0835/F Awaiting decision
10 Cranley Green Bangor BT19 7FE
Single-storey rear extension (inc. new steps)
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LA06/2026/0829/O Awaiting decision
35m North of No. 6 Coulters Hill, Kircubbin, BT22 1DS
Farm Dwelling
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LA06/2026/0826/F Granted
Adjacent and North of 7 Kathleen Avenue Helens Bay BT19 1LF
Dwelling (Renewal of Planning Permission LA06/2021/0472/F)
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LA06/2026/0830/LBC Granted
Flat 2, 71 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP
Replacement of oil boiler with gas boiler; New gas pipe and gas boiler flue.
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LA06/2026/0827/F Granted
238 Donaghadee Road Newtownards BT23 7QP
Single-storey extension and level access to rear.
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LA06/2026/0823/LBC Awaiting decision
43 Frances Street Newtownards BT23 7DX
1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall
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LA06/2026/0821/A Awaiting decision
43 Frances Street Newtownards BT23 7DX
1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall
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LA06/2026/0828/F Granted
44 Ballyeasborough Road, Portavogie, BT22 1AB
Extension to curtilage and erection of outbuiding
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LA06/2026/0824/F Granted
Mental Health Outpatients Centre Ards Community Hospital Church Street Newtownards BT23 4AS
Installation of storage container on concrete slab for secure file storage, with covered canopy to existing mental health unit.
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LA06/2026/0825/DC Awaiting decision
Lands adjacent to 61 High Street Donaghadee
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.
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LA06/2026/0814/F Awaiting decision
10 Loughries Road, Newtownards BT23 8RN
2No. Camping Pods
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LA06/2026/0818/NMC Granted
NE of No.43 Prince Regent Park, Newtownards, BT23 7FT
Bay windows amended to render finish as per previously approved LA06/2023/2180/F
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LA06/2026/0816/NMC Granted
Former NIW premises, Lands North of 43 Prince Regents Park, West of 175 Bangor Road and West of 40 Orchard Lane, Newtownards
Bay windows amended to render finish as per prior approval LA06/2024/1097/F
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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LA06/2026/0788/F Granted
5 Kintyre Avenue Holywood BT18 0LY
Single-storey extensions and new windows to front and side.
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LA06/2026/0789/F Granted
26 Holymount Road Newtownards BT23 7DL
Single-storey rear extension
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LA06/2026/0730/F Granted
20 Bailie Road, Bangor, BT19 7QW
1.5-storey rear extension to dwelling; new front porch
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LA06/2026/0749/F Granted
15 Lochinver Avenue,Holywood, BT18 0NQ
Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation (including new door/windows)
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LA06/2026/0762/F Granted
64 Princess Gardens, Holywood, BT18 0PW
Single-storey extension to side (demolition of garage)
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LA06/2026/0302/F Granted
87 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP
Internal and external alterations, conversion of garage, and retrospective ancillary outbuilding (Amended Description and Additional Plans)
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LA06/2026/0679/A Granted
Land adjacent Units 6/7, 68 Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7PG
1no. free-standing, 48-sheet LED digital display
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LA06/2026/0078/F Granted
25 Bridge Street, Comber, BT23 5AT
Change of use from photographic studio to residential dwelling including single storey extensions to the rear and side, first floor windows to side and both gables (amended description)
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LA06/2026/0391/A Granted
South Eastern Boundary of 45 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN
Free standing traditional 48 sheet advertisement hoarding
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LA06/2026/0570/F Granted
165 Movilla Road, Newtownards, BT23 8RL
Single-storey extension to side; Detached garage (Updated drawings).
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,346 decisions from Ards and North Down between 2021 and 2026, part of 1,755 applications on record. Over that period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,244 granted against 45 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 632 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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LA06/2021/0277/A Granted
Office on First Floor 33 Church Road Holywood BT18 9BU
Office signage - folded dibond tray sign with self-adhesive vinyl lettering
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LA06/2020/1163/O Granted
Land between 6 and 8A Victoria Road Ballyhalbert BT22 1DQ
1 No. detached dwelling and garage (amended plans)
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LA06/2020/0057/F Granted
16 Carn End Holywood BT18 9TX
Single-storey rear extension
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LA06/2020/1172/NMC Granted
65 Demesne Road Holywood
Replacement of Larch Clad Panel on rear elevation with Glazed Panel, Retention of external side door and steps to access Utility Room and addition of flue for wood burning stove on side elevation.
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LA06/2021/0527/F Granted
3 Pine Park Donaghadee BT21 0AS
First floor extension over existing rear return
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LA06/2021/0142/F Granted
50 Belfast Road Holywood
Demolition of existing conservatory and provision of new single storey rear extension to existing day nursery
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LA06/2021/0643/NMC Granted
2 Abbacy Road Portaferry BT22 1PG
Internal changes. Proposal to be built in stone salvaged from the demolition work with a slate roof to match the existing barns. The lean-to massing is to reduce the amount of overshadowing to the living areas and maximise their solar gain
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LA06/2021/0828/F Granted
43 Loughdoo Road Ardkeen Newtownards.
Single-storey rear extension and increase of existing curtilage
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LA06/2021/0703/F Granted
121 Crawfordsburn Road Bangor BT19 1BJ
Single-storey rear and side extension, raised patio at rear (amended wording)
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LA06/2021/0352/F Granted
98 Station Road Saintfield BT24 7EL
Retention of existing established driveway to dwelling house
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 230 32%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 166 23%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 313 44%
Planning agents in Ards and North Down
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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TSA Planning Ltd 99% granted overall 42
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APD Architects Ltd. 98% granted overall 40
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Donaldson Planning LTD 98% granted overall 38
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Gravis Planning Ltd 95% granted overall 36
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Connect Space 100% granted overall 34
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BGA Architects Ltd 85% granted overall 34
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Reality Architects 100% granted overall 33
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ADP Ltd 94% granted overall 28
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Applications by ward in Ards and North Down
- Ballygowan 53
- Ballygrainey 39
- Ballyholme 37
- Ballywalter 47
- Bloomfield (North Down and Ards) 31
- Bryansburn 35
- Carrowdore 66
- Comber South 57
- Comber West 47
- Conway Square 53
- Cronstown 26
- Cultra 149
- Donaghadee 51
- Glen 50
- Harbour 111
- Helen's Bay 87
- Holywood 93
- Killinchy 66
- Kircubbin 59
- Loughries 72
- Loughview 56
- Portaferry 73
- Portavogie 32
- Rathmore 39
- Scrabo 60
- Warren 61
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Ards and North Down decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Ards and North Down decided 709 planning applications. 97% 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 81 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Ards and North Down decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 709 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 32% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 56% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Ards and North Down decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1346 decisions from Ards and North Down between 2021 and 2026, out of 1,755 applications on record. Across that whole period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Ards and North Down?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 103 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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Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Ards and North Down: 1,755 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 709 decided, 97% approved, median 81 days to a decision. 851 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 1,346 in total, 97% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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