Planning applications in Ards and North Down, April 2026

40 Carrickmannon Road Ballygowan BT23 6JH

Extension to domestic curtilage and shed for storage of vintage farm machinery (Retrospective).

6 Meadow Grove, Crawfordsburn, BT19 1JL

Single storey rear extension

12 Seapark Lane, Holywood, BT18 0LA

Conversion of existing garage into ancillary accommodation.

Existing telecommunications site 4.0m East of British Telecom Telephone Exchange Building Pound Street Newtownards BT23 4nX

The removal and replacement of the existing headframe and support poles of telecommunication tower. 4No. existing 0.3m dishes, 1No. existing 0.6m dish and 3No. existing antennas to be relocated onto new headframe and the installation of 3No. proposed antennas. The internal upgrade of the existing equipment cabin and ancillary development thereto.

1 Donaghadee Road, Bangor, BT19 6LG

Proposed internal alterations and installation of external ventilation grilles on the front facade.

28-30 Bryansburn Road Bangor BT20 3SB

Discharge of condition 2 of Planning Approval LA06/2022/1286/F which states 'no development will take place on-site, until the method of sewage disposal has been agreed in writing with Northern Ireland Water or a consent to dischage has been granted under the terms of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 by the relevant authority. Evidence of this consent shall be submitted to the council prior to the commencement of any development.

14 Skipperstone Road, Bangor, BT20 4EP

Single storey rear extension

102 Comber Road, Killinchy, BT23 6PF

Boat store

87a Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1UB

Extension of curtilage of dwelling, erection of stables and construction of sand school with associated floodlighting

70 Manse Road, Ballygowan, BT23 6HF

Single-storey outbuilding to rear (inc. ancillary accommodation, garage, home gym and office)

2 Carnalea Park, Bangor, BT19 1HH

Dormers to front and rear; raised access/steps to rear

Directly North of 61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5DY

1no. shipping container to be used as self-tanning booth (Sui Generis use class) and 1no. retrospective self-service parcel collection unit (Amended Plans/Description)

Lands at High Bangor Road, Donaghadee - immediately opposite and south of Rocklyn Avenue, Rocklyn Lane and Rocklyn Drive, immediately east and south-east of Montgomery Meadows, and immediately north and north-west of Donaghadee Rugby Club Playing Fields

Erection of discount foodstore with associated parking, access, landscaping and site works.

Land SE of Unit 63 (Smyths Toys), Lesley Bloomfield Shopping Centre & Retail Park, South Circular Road, Bangor, BT19 7HB

Erection of two retail units, amendments to existing car parking, erection of bin storage area, service and internal road re-alignment and associated site works (amendment to planning permission LA06/2024/1053/F)

5 Rathmoyle Park, Holywood, BT18 0DT

Single storey front porch

Lands adjacent to and approximately 20M East of Nr 1 Barr Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ

Non-Material change to previous Planning Approval LA06/2024/0321/F - footprint has been reduced

28 Boyd Avenue Kircubbin BT22 2SW

Single storey rear and front extensions

Lands immediately north of 14-18 Crawforsdsburn Road and immediately southeast of Carnalea Care Home, 20 Crawfordsburn Road, Bangor, BT19 1BE.

New online stormwater storage facility comprising underground tank, with associated sewer infrastructure, including extension to existing culvert, new flow control and overflow outfall with headwall; installation of ancillary above-ground infrastructure (wash water booster, and telemetry kiosk), access road and retaining wall; boundary treatments, soft landscaping and all associated site works.

Lands adjacent to 54 Ballymiscaw Road, Holywood, BT18 7RN

1 no dwelling, with access via upgraded entrance to 209 Church Road (change of house type of extant approval LA06/2023/2198/F)

22A Bangor Road Newtownards BT23 7BY

Installation of a digital advertisement display to the south elevation

18 Farnham Park, Bangor, BT20 3SR

Two-storey rear extension (removal of conservatory); solar panels on roof; raised patio to rear

22 Bangor Road Newtownards BT23 7BY

External alterations and change of use and subdivision of hot food takeaway to create separate hot food takeaway unit and barber shop unit

Comber Pharmacy, 4 The Square, Comber, BT23 5DT

2 Digital signs

38 The Brae, Ballygowan, BT23 5TJ

Replacement Dwelling (AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED)

3 Clanbrassil Terrace, Cultra, Holywood, BT18 0AP

Demolition of lean-to boiler store, block up gable window and erection of end townhouse (Amended/Additonal documents)

Lands to rear of 4 Croft Road, Holywood, BT18 0PD

Section 54 to remove condition 8 of approval LA06/2023/2063/F (Dwelling (Change of House Type) to approval LA06/2018/1308/F) - The dwelling and garage hereby approved shall be finished in accordance will all building materials and finishes as stipulated on Drawings 04 & 05.

3 Clanbrassil Terrace, Cultra, Holywood, BT18 0AP

Demolition of lean-to boiler store, block up gable window and erection of end townhouse (Amended/Additonal documents)

4 Stellenbosch Avenue, Donaghadee, BT21 0LH

Two storey front and single storey rear extension

10 -20 Downshire Road, Holywood, BT18 9LX

Non material change to Planning Approval LA06/2020/0865/F - Amendment to external finishes from red brick and render to grey/beige brick, and replace parts of glazed curtain walling system with zinc cladding

Bluedot 4 - 4A Parade, Donaghadee, BT21 0AE

Change of use from ground floor vacant retail unit (A1) and two storey apartment over to 1No. dwelling (C1), including replacement of conservatory with garden room

17B Trench Road, Comber, BT23 6EH

Increase of curtilage and double garage to rear

58 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 8BU

Single storey rear extension

Roadside verge between Croft Road and Bangor Road, Holywood (retrospective)

Erection of 2 Signs - Sponsorship Signage

1 Seapark Avenue Holywood BT18 0LL

Replacement dwelling including installation of PV panels and heat pump and creating new access along with associated hard and sort landscaping in substitute of planning permission LA06/2025/0357/F (Amended plans)

94A Moss Road, Millisle BT22 2DS

Barn conversion to dwelling and side extension (Additional Information)

Lands immediately to the north of 31G Ballygowan Road, comber, Newtownards, BT23 5PG

Access laneway to lands directly North of No. 31G Ballygowan Road

Lands between 35 and 39 Glen Road, Holywood, BT18 0HB

Dwelling - Renewal of Approval LA06/2020/1055/F [Dwelling: change of house type & amended access to approval LA06/2015/0618/RM) {Amended Description}

Ward Park Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LG

Non-Material Change to previous approval LA06/2016/1108/F to include: Addition of feature entrance arch at Hamilton Road entrance; addition of pathway to north of site; and removal of peacock enclosure.

Land approx. 10m NW of No.19 Seaview Terrace and part of garden of No.15 Seaview Terrace, Holywood BT18 9DT

Retention of vehicular access through lower garden of 15 Seaview Terrace, to serve parking and turning area associated with 19 Seaview Terrace and 1.8m high gate (Amended Description)

14 Laburnum Drive, Comber, BT23 5WG

Front door widening and removal of front door canopy

38 St Annes Wood, Donaghadee, BT21 0RL

Single-storey rear extension

Bryansburn Rangers Football Club Ballywooley Playing Fields Bangor BT19 1BT

Non-material change to previous Planning Approval LA06/2025/0538/F - removal of the two-storey element of the scheme

34 Ashley Gardens Bangor BT20 5RJ

Single Storey rear and side extension to create ancillary residential annex.

39 Crawfordsburn Road Newtownards BT23 4EA

Increase of ridge height: dormers front and rear; retaining wall and detached garage to rear

3 West Green Newtownards BT23 4PQ

Single-storey rear extension

Bryansburn Rangers Football Club Ballywooley Playing Fields Crawfordsburn Road Bangor BT19 1BT

Single storey extension

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

Dicharge of Condition 15 from LA06/2023/2434/F Condition 15 -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 must 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

12m West of 12a Ballygelagh Road Kircubbin BT22 1JQ

Farm Dwelling

Gable Wall of No. 53 South Street Newtownards BT23 4JU

1no. Digital sign

35 Ringcreevy Road, Comber, BT23 5JR

Farm shop (1 no Container)