Planning applications in Ards and North Down, July 2026

8 Silverstream Crescent, Bangor, BT20 3NF

Single-storey extension to rear

Boyd Memorial Hall, 30 Ballymiscaw Road, Holywood, BT18 9RR

Conversion and extension of Memorial Hall to dwelling & inclusion of farmland to form new residential curtilage

25 Creighton's Green Road, Holywood, BT18 0HQ

Two-storey domestic outbuilding (for workshop/gym/artist's studio) with balcony, including demolition of garage and all associated works

3 (The Square) Portaferry Road, Cloughey, BT22 1HR and lands adjoining 5,7 and 9 Portaferry Road, BT22 1HP and 2,12,18 and 22 Mill Lane Cloughey, BT22 1HT

Residential development of 34 dwellings - Variation of condition 8 on approval LA06/2019/0634/F from: The drainage assessment states that it is proposed to attenuate more than the 30 year event in the drainage network. Therefore, prior to the commencement of any development hereby permitted, a final drainage assessment, containing a detailed drainage network design and compliant with Annex D of PPS 15 must be submitted to the Council for its consideration and written approval; or written confirmation from NIW stating that they will adopt a drainage network that will attenuate the 1 in 100 year storm event. To: Prior to the construction of the drainage network, the Applicant shall submit a Drainage Assessment, compliant with FLD 3 & Annex D of PPS 15, to be agreed 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, in a 1 in 100 year event, including an allowance for climate change (10%) and urban creep (10%). Reason: In order to safeguard against surface water flood risk to the development and elsewhere.

18 Church Avenue, Holywood, BT18 9BJ

Two-storey rear extension;raised patio to rear (amended proposal)

40 Heathermount Court, Comber, BT23 5NT

Dormer at front; Roof light at rear.

7 Station Road, holywood, BT18 0DA

Replacement dwelling, conversion of 2No. stable blocks into 2No. dwellings.

Lands to the rear of 38 High Street, Donaghadee

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

Land adjacent Units 6/7, 68 Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7PG

1no. free-standing, 48-sheet LED digital display

5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS

Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include: Main House - Omit one utility room window and reduce the height to 3 other windows and reduce the height of the garage workshop window on the north-west elevation. Garden studio - relocated on site, a modest increase in plan.

Approved supermarket on land bounded by Skipperstone Park, No 35 Skipperstone Avenue, No 124 Bloomfield Road South, and Bloomfield Road South, Bangor’

3x free standing signs (illuminated) and 6x wall mounted signs (illuminated)

509 Ballycrochan Road, Bangor, BT19 7PY

Replacement dwelling, detached garage.

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

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

1D Bar Hall Road Portaferry BT22 1RQ

Renovation and extension of unoccupied dwelling

3 Golf Road, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1TL

Demolition of conservatory; Raised terrace and single-storey extension to rear; Level access to front (Amended Proposal).

Land 50m NE of 9 Carney Hill Holywood Bt18 0JR

Dwelling

1-15 (odds) Skipperstone Park, 11-33 (odds) Skipperstone Avenue, 1-6 Skipperstone Gardens, and 100-122 (evens) Bloomfield Road South, Bangor

Demolition of existing dwellings, erection of discount supermarket, provision of access, car parking, landscaping, removal of bus lay-by, relocation of bus shelter, relocation of pedestrian footway between Bloomfield Road South and Skipperstone Avenue, and associated site works (Relocation of existing Lidl supermarket from 97 Bloomfield Road to west of Bloomfield Road South and South of Skipperstone Park. Existing building at 97 Bloomfield Road to be retained but retail use to be extinguished). Variation of Conditions 2 (access) , 3 (splays), 5 (pedestrian path), 6 (road works), 7 (bus stop), 18 (hard surface) and 23 (landscaping) of previously approved application LA06/2024/0623/F (full proposal available on the public portal)

St Columbanus College Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, BT20 5PU

Proposed upgrade of school facilities to include: new two storey school building (2,257 sqm) to provide modern science, drama and physical education space; and replacement of all-weather pitch with 3-G pitch.

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).

1 Torgrange, Holywood, BT18 0NG

Garden room to front (along northern boundary) for ancillary accommodation

140 Belfast Road Comber BT23 5JN

Ground-floor extension to garage

Land to the rear of No 24 Glen Road, Craigavad, BT18 0HB

Dwelling & Garage

1 Marlborough Drive Bangor BT19 1HB

Conversion of garage to habitable space; relocated driveway/gates.

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."

Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, Newtownards

Discharge of condition 2 of approvalLA06/2025/0566/F: All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with details shown on Drawing No.06C of LA06/2021/0061/F; the approved planting plans Drawings No.28B of LA06/2021/0061/F and No.29B of A06/2021/0061/F, and the approved planting schedule (except in so far as they relate to the proposed SuDS Pond which shall be carried out in accordance with details to be subsequently approved under condition no. 17) and the appropriate British Standard or other recognised Codes of Practice. Prior to the occupation of any dwelling details of the proposed phased implementation of all hard and soft landscaping works must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. The hard and soft landscaping works shall be implemented in accordance with the details and timings agreed in the approved phasing plan. All hard landscape works shall be permanently retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a high standard of landscape.

Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, Newtownards

Discharge of Condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2025/0566/F which states:- A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and agreed by the Council prior to any development activity including ground preparation or vegetation clearance. The final CEMP must identify the perceived risks to the aquatic environment, potential pollution pathways and mitigation measures to negate such risks. The final CEMP must, as a minimum, include the mitigation measures included within the outline CEMP as well as: a) Construction Method Statement(s) – including details of construction and excavation and timing of works; b) Pollution Prevention Plan – including details of a suitable buffer of 10m between the location of all construction works, refuelling, storage of excavated spoil/oil/fuel/substrate/construction materials/machinery, concrete mixing and washing areas and any watercourses or any surface drains present on or adjacent to the site. c) Site Drainage Plan; including details of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul waste disposal, surface water disposal/treatment and silt management measures; d) Spoil Management Plan; including location of spoil storage areas outwith the 10m buffer zone, management and handling of spoil and details of the reinstatement of excavated spoil; e) Environmental Emergency Plan; including details of emergency spill procedures and regular inspections of machinery onsite; f) Water Quality Monitoring Plan; g) Details of mitigation measures to protect badgers; h) Details of the appointment of an Ecological Clerk of Works and their roles and responsibilities. The final approved CEMP shall be fully implemented and adhered to during the construction phase to the reasonable satisfaction of the Council. Reason: To ensure effective avoidance and mitigation measures have been planned for the protection of the water environment and designated sites.

Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, Newtownards

Discharge condition 4 of LA06/2025/0566/F: No dwelling shall be occupied until the final details of the equipment to be provided in the play park shown on Drawing No. 06C of LA06/2021/0061/F is submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. No more than 100 of the dwellings hereby approved shall be occupied on the site until the proposed play park has been provided in accordance with the approved details. The play park shall be permanently retained thereafter and shall not be used for any purpose other than a play park. Reason: To ensure the provision of a play park within the site.

Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, Newtownards

Discharge of condition 5 of LA06/2025/0566/F: A final landscape and play park management and maintenance plan for the development, including long term design objectives, performance indicators, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscaped areas including the play park, other than small, privately owned domestic gardens, (except for trees or other vegetation retained in the public interest) shall be submitted to and approved by the Council in writing prior to the commencement of development. The landscape and play park management plan shall be carried out as approved in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure the provision and maintenance of public open space within the site.

20 Belair Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 4UD

Sunroom to rear; front porch; garage to side (new drawings)

65 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BX

Single-storey rear/side extension

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.

31 Kensington Park, Bangor, BT20 3RF

Demolition of side integral garage with single storey rear extension.

Section of the North Down Coastal Path, located approximately 50m NE of 117 Station Road and approximately 130m East of Seahill Waste Water Treatment Works, running along the northern boundary of Royal Belfast Golf Club, Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP.

Improvements to the existing North Down Coastal Path, comprising path widening (to a maximum width of approximately 3 metres), new asphalt surfacing, installation of timber edging and associated environmental enhancement works.

Pickie Fun Park, Marine Gardens, Bangor, BT20 3JR

Extension to the existing café building and erection of a ticket / coffee kiosk, refurbishment and part change of use of the existing maintenance building to create an events space, new entrance arrangement & open plaza area, nature trail area, seated viewing area, new miniature train and track system, new attractions, relocation of the existing Water Flume to the south of the site and adjustments to the existing lagoon, refurbishment and upgrade of the crazy golf and other ancillary development including the temporary widening of the Queens Parade Mini-Roundabout to facilitate construction traffic and alterations to ground levels.

59b Gransha Road, Kircubbin, BT22 1AJ

Erection of covered round arena and extension to existing stable roof (additional information received).

17 Maralin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4RQ

Single-storey side extension (facing road); enlarged rear dormer

Seacourt Print Workshop 75 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5AF

Solar panel (roof mounted) (Amended Description)

10 Dromena Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 4PX

Single-storey side extension; ramped access at rear. New vehicular access

8 Quarry Road, Lisbane, BT23 5NF

Single storey rear extension

3 Belmont Park, Bangor, BT19 1NJ

Single-storey side extension

Seacourt Print Workshop 75 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5AF

Solar panel roof mounted installation.

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

Replacement 3G pitch, flood lighting, modular grandstand, 2 dugouts, drainage system, fencing, decontamination grates, ground levelling works and hard surfaced pathways.

Woburn House, 120 Ballywalter Road, Millisle, BT22 2HS

Proposed refurbishment and conversion of Woburn House to 8 No. apartments, including demolitions to rear of existing building and associated site works

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

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

90 Thornleigh Gardens, Bangor, BT20 4NP

Raised patio at rear

Land immediately SW of No 215 Old Holywood Road Holywood BT18 9QS

Proposed dwelling. Removal of condition 8 of Planning Approval LA06/2026/0269/RM [method of sewage disposal](Full Description available on Planning Portal).

T G Eakin Ltd 15 Ballystockart Road, Comber, BT23 5QY

Discharge of Condition 5 of previously approved application LA06/2023/1513/F which states:- Within one month of the extension becoming operational, an additional noise survey and verification report shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Council. This report shall confirm the specification of all plant associated with the extension and any associated noise attenuation measures included. It shall confirm that the combined rating level of plant and equipment associated with the proposed extension in relation to current background sound levels at all nearby receptors as specified in table 6 of the Noise Impact Assessment Report. The specific noise level from any plant/ equipment shall be rated to include a correction for tonal, impulsive noise or any other features that draw attention to it in accordance with BS4142:2014. Information Submitted: Post-commissioning Noise Monitoring Survey and Verification Report

4 Breckenridge, Donaghadee, BT21 0QJ

Dormer window to side; front porch

1B Main Street, Greyabbey, BT22 2NE

New pedestrian access and internal alterations to first-floor apartment

18 High Street, Bangor

Change of use from newsagents (Class A1) to ice-cream parlour & hot food bar (sui-generis)