Roundabout Bar 4 The Square Ballygowan Newtownards BT23 6HA

1. 20 Sep 2022

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 27 Sep 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 May 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ards and North Down granted permission on 18 May 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 16-18 The Square, Ballygowan, BT23 6HU

  LA06/2025/1098/DC Submitted 8 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 15 docs

• 9 Carrickmannon Road Ballygowan BT23 6JH

  LA06/2025/0648/O Submitted 24 Jul 2025 300 yards away

  Demolition of dwelling and agricultural sheds and construction of 7No. dwellings (Amended plans)

  Granted Outline Demolition 32 docs
  Several homes

• 7 Prospect Crescent, Ballygowan, BT23 6LR

  LA06/2026/0529/F Submitted 13 Jun 2026 400 yards away

  First-floor rear extension (Additional Drawings)

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs

• 6 Mossvale Avenue, Ballygowan, BT23 6LG

  LA06/2026/0092/F Submitted 31 Jan 2026 0.3 miles away

  Rear dormer

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 13 docs

• LA06/2025/1007/F Granted

  54 North Road, Newtownards, BT23 7AS

  54 Roof space conversion (increase in ridge height) with balcony. Storey and half extensions to the side and front, new garage and front boundary fence (amended description & amended drawings)

  Received 14 Nov, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0075/F Granted

  86 Belfast Road, Comber, BT23 5QP

  Single storey rear extension with ramped access (Amended Drawings)

  Received 28 Jan, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0461/F Granted

  66 Gransha Road, Bangor, BT19 7PU

  Removal of internal wall to amalgamate two units, change of use of hot food to retail and alterations to elevations

  Received 28 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0779/F Granted

  39 Henderson Drive, Bangor, BT19 1NP

  Single-storey extension to rear.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0864/F Awaiting decision

  95F Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7BZ

  Single-storey detached garage to front (retrospective).

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications