Planning applications in Ards and North Down, December 2025

389 Old Holywood Road Holywood BT18 9QH

Two-storey and single-storey extensions to front

163m West of 133 Greyabbey Road, Ballywalter, Newtownards, BT22 2NY

Two storey dwelling and garage on farm

21 Ballygrainey Road, Holywood, BT18 0HE

Remodelling of dwelling (inc two storey extensions, balcony area, new external finishes, and raised terraces)

Lands immediately NW of 1 Castlebawn Way, Newtownards, BT23 4DP and circa 100m South of 4 Castlebawn Drive, Newtownards

Erection of 24hr drive thru restaurant with external seating area, associated car parking, and all other associated site and access works (Additional information received)

11b The Square, Comber, BT23 5DX

Two-storey extension to front (replacing utility room), alterations to finishes and windows,

Lands at Former Flagship Centre, Main Street Bangor, BT20 5AU

Proposed renovations and re-purposing of the Flagship Shopping Centre to provide a mixed use Entertainment and Leisure/Recreational led scheme to include the following uses; Food & Beverage (e.g. a Micro-Brewery, Bar/Restaurants, Hot Food Bars); Family Entertainment (e.g. Amusement Arcades, 10-pin Bowling, Crazy Golf, Sports Simulators); Sports & Recreation (Indoor Gym and Padel Courts); Class B Business Use (e.g. B1(a) Offices, B2 / B4 Business Start Ups (light industry and trade counter incubator units)); with supplementary Class A (Shopping and Financial & Professional Services) and Class D (Community, Recreation and Culture) uses

Lands immediately NW of 1 Castlebawn Way, Newtownards, BT23 4DP and circa 100m south of 4 Castlebawn Drive, Newtownards

Proposed advertisement associated with drive-thru restaurant to include, 6 no. shop signs, 4 no. digital advertisements, 1 no. totem pole/way finder and 18 no. car park signage

Marine Biology Station, 12-13 The Strand, Portaferry, BT22 1PF

Installation of 2no. signs to front elevation.

Units 3, Springhill Shopping Centre, Killeen Avenue, Bangor, BT19 1NB

3 Shop sign, 2 Other - Lockable Poster Frames including internal illumination

Lands located immediately to the South of 181 and 183 Donaghadee Road, and immediately to the East and SE of 171 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards (portion of zoned land, NS20)

Residential development comprising 90 no. dwellings, play area, open space and all associated site works. Site accessed via the northern portion of the future eastern distributor road that will serve the zoned NS20 lands.

Sea Plantation, approx. 100m South of Mount Stewart House, 191 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT22 2AD

Replacement of masonry wall with gabion cages.

36 Bryansglen Park, Bangor, BT20 3RS

Single storey rear extension, front level access and raised rear patio.

43 Bridgelea Avenue, Conlig, BT23 7HX

Attic conversion, rooflight to the front, and rear dormer window

Stricklands Care Village, 39 Downshire Road, Bangor, BT20 3RD

Erection of 14 new residential apartment units within existing sheltered development, consisting of three two storey blocks. (Drainage Assessment received)

Land immediately west of No. 3 Ardmillan Road, Lisbane, BT23 6AH

Barn conversion to dwelling

12 Clatteringford, Comber, BT23 5QH

Discharge of Condition 2 of previously approved application LA06/2025/0141/F which states - A Construction Environmental Management Plan will be prepared for the project which will identify the perceived risks to the aquatic environment, potential pollution pathways and detail the mitigation measures which will be employed to negate the risk to the hydrologically linked aquatic environment. The CEMP must be submitted to council for approval prior to commencement of works hereby permitted. Reason: To protect priority and protected Habitats/species.

Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, BT18 0EU

Erection of standalone timber framed structure, The Pavilion, to provide outdoor covered space in The Diamond within the 'town' area of the outdoor museum at the Ulster Folk Museum, including associated localised regrading of surfacing to provide level access to the space

81 Newtownards Road, Greyabbey

2no. detached dwellings with garages to rear of existing dwelling, including construction of new entrance (Renewal of Planning Approval LA06/2020/1210/F)

33 Ardnavalley Avenue, Comber, BT23 5WW

Detached garage and single-storey side extension

6 Wandsworth Park, Bangor, BT19 1BD

Renewal of approval LA06/2021/0185F - Demolition of detached garage, proposed 1.5 storey side extension

189 Abbey Road, Millisle, BT22 2DH

Single-storey side extension with porch. Detached garage to rear garden

Site is 50M NW of 50 Saintfield Road, Ballygowan, BT23 6HN

Agricultural improvement of land and widening of established access (retrospective) and replacement of storm damaged wooden shed with new bird pens and associated housing for established game farm business

67 Lyndhurst Avenue, Bangor, BT19 1AY

Two-storey extension (demolition of garage)

Cemetery, 39 Old Movilla Road, Newtownards, BT23 8HH

Extension to Movilla Cemetery

15 Downshire Road, Holywood, BT18 9LU

Change of use from offices to 2no. dwellings with associated site work (Supporting information received)

6 The Orchard, Holywood, BT18 0BD

Demolition of side and rear conservatory. Single-storey rear and side extension and replacement of porch to the front

Lands between 19 & 23 Ballycreely Road, Comber

Infill dwelling & garage, access & associated site works

Unit 4, 173 Clandeboye Road, Bangor, BT19 1AA.

Change of use from retail (Class A1) to Sui Generis Hot Food Takeaway (Pizza)

1a Marine Drive, Donaghadee, BT21 0HS

Replacement dwelling with detached garage, relocation of driveway access along with new 1.5m high front boundary wall and associated hard and soft landscaping

2 Carnalea Glen Bangor BT19 1XF

Extension of curtilage, garden room, and landscaping works including alteration to levels and gabion wall (retrospective)

10 Craigaroddan Road, Portaferry, BT22 1QA

Single storey side extension and open porch to front of dwelling

Approximately 410m SE of Florida Manor, 14 Florida Road, Killinchy

Proposed Sauna & Yoga Deck in association with application LA06/2021/0148/F

Lands south east of the Copelands Link roundabout at the Comber By Pass, Comber, BT23 5BW

Discharge of condition 12 of approval LA06/2019/0568/RM Final Archaeological Report A programme of post-excavation analysis, preparation of an archaeological report, dissemination of results and preparation of an excavation archive shall be undertaken in accordance with the programme of archaeological work approved under condition 10. These measures shall be implemented and a final archaeological report shall be submitted to the local council within 12 months of the completion of archaeological site works, or as otherwise agreed in writing with council.

32 Main Street, Ballywalter, Newtownards, BT22 2PQ

Alteration and extension, including raising the ridge height of premises to provide a shop and 2 No. 2 bedroom apartments

68 Belfast Road, Comber, Newtownards, BT23 5QP

Changes to roof design and minor window adjustments.

8 Hunters Lane, Donaghadee, BT21 0AB

Increase of single-storey rear return to 2-storey

Harrisons, 35 Ballybryan Road, Greyabbey, BT22 2RB

Installation of 12 Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) at Harrison's Farm, Greyabbey: 10 mounted along the main shed roof ridges & detached single-storey microgrid unit with 2 units on roof

Lands at Rivenwood, Newtownards, c.200 metres north west of No. 110 Movilla Road and c.300 metres north west of Nos. 41-55 (odds) Fourth Street Rivenwood; immediately north of Nos. 1, 3 and 10 Cloverhill Crescent, Nos. 5, 7 and 8 Deanswood Crescent, Nos. 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent, Nos. 58 and 87 Stratheden Heights, Nos. 7, 8, 10 and 12 Kensington Park, and Nos. 2, 2A and 4 Earlswood Drive; immediately east of Nos. 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; immediately south of No. 8 Cronstown Lane; and c. 500 metres south east and c. 400 metres east of No. 171 Donaghadee Road, c.115 metres north of No 68 Regency Park, Newtownards (Part of Zoning NS 20)

Erection of 310 residential units (mix of townhouses, detached & semi-detached dwellings) including new areas of open space, playpark, landscaping and an additional section of distributor road (part of residential zoning N20) and associated site works.

10 Loughries Road, Newtownards, BT23 8RN

4 Shop signs (3x Banner, 1x Panel)

Lands at Rivenwood, Newtownards, c.400 metres north west of No. 110 Movilla Road and c.300 metres north west of Nos. 41-55 (odds) Fourth Street Rivenwood; north of Nos. 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent, Nos. 58 and 87 Stratheden Heights, Nos. 7, 8, 10 and 12 Kensington Park, and Nos. 2, 2A and 4 Earlswood Drive; northeast of Nos. 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; southwest of No. 8 Cronstown Lane; and c. 450 metres south east of No. 171 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards (Part of Zoning NS 20)

Provision of Neighbourhood Centre to include Petrol Filling Station (PFS), convenience store, retail shops/services with up to 10 no. apartments above, car wash facilities, childcare provision with outdoor play area, community and /or healthcare facilities, together with associated parking, landscaping and all ancillary site works

56 Ballyholme Road, Bangor, BT20 5LA

Demolition of existing rear return, front left bay window and detached garage (retrospective), construction of two-storey rear and side extensions, roof space conversion, new front roof lights, roof terrace, internal and external alterations to the existing dwelling and all associated works

Lands immediately to the east of 7 Upper Ballygelagh Road, Ardkeen, BT22 1JH

Installation of 4 no. glamping cabins for short-stay tourist use, each with external timber decking, permeable patio areas and a barn structure accommodating communal guest facilities and site storage, including secure bicycle storage. Also proposed is a parking area, recycling/refuse storage area, LPG storage tank, and permeable footpaths. All units will connect to a new package water treatment plant and a treated effluent infiltration system.

Lands between 43b and 45 Ballyrainey Road, Newtownards, BT23 5AD

Discharge of Condition 9 of previously approved application LA06/2025/0626/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 Order 1999 by the relevant authority. A Consent to discharge has been granted under the terms of the Water Order 1999 by the relevant authority consent to discharge has been granted under the terms of the Water Order 1999 by the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs. The document is dated 20th October 2024.

40 Cloughey Road, Portaferry, BT22 1NQ

Replacement dwelling and garage.

Site approximately 200m NW of 62 Green Road, Conlig, BT23 7PZ

Fourteen dwellings - change of house design from two blocks of townhouses (W/2003/1085) to four blocks of townhouses

16-18 The Square, Ballygowan, BT23 6HU

Discharge of Conditions 2, 5 and 6 of previously approved application LA06/2018/0541/F - Discharge of Condition 2 which states - The vehicular access, including visibility splays and any forward sight distance, shall be provided in accordance with Drawing No.05C bearing the date stamp 6th October 2020, prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted. 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 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. Discharge of Condition 5 which states:- No development shall take place on-site until either the Waste Water Treatment Works at Ballygowan has been upgraded and becomes fully operational, in line with planning permission LA06/2018/1213/F, and it has been agreed with NI Water in writing that there is available capacity to serve the approved apartments or alternatively, a Consent to discharge for the private treatment plant has been granted in writing under the terms of the Water (NI) Order 1999. Reason: To ensure protection of the aquatic environment and to help the applicant avoid incurring unnecessary expense before it can be ascertained that a feasible method of sewage disposal is possible at this site. Discharge of Condition 6 which states:- Prior to any works commencing on site, a final Construction Environmental Management Plan and finalised Site Drainage Plan shall be submitted by the applicant/approved contractor to the Council for agreement in writing. This shall reflect and detail all the pollution prevention, mitigation and avoidance measures as outlined within the Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (date stamped 24th May 2019) and all additional submitted information. All measures agreed in the final Construction Environmental Management Plan and finalised Site Drainage Plan shall be implemented as approved. Reason: To ensure that the appointed contractor is aware of and implements the appropriate environmental mitigation during construction phase that will protect the hydrologically connected European Site features.

Garden to South of 2a Quarry Road, Lisbane, BT23 5NF

Dwelling & Garage (Change of House Type from previously approved under LA06/2023/2449/F) (Amended Address)

157 Belfast Road, Comber, BT23 5JN

Dwelling and garage (Change of house type from approval LA06/2024/0204/F, with increased curtilage).

62 & 64 Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, BT20 5PU

Amalgamation of two shop units with new shopfront

62 & 64 Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, BT20 5PU

1no. Illuminated fascia sign and window signage