Progressive Building Society, 4 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DD

1. 17 Jun 2024

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 21 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Ulster Bank Ltd 22 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN

  LA06/2025/0774/F Submitted 2 Sep 2025 47m away

  Removalof 1 No. ATM and relocation of 1No. ATM . Proposed ATM to include a newly formed 300mm pit within the public area, with 2No. 150mm steps and a balustrade.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Ards Arts Centre Town Hall Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4NP

  LA06/2022/0999/LBC Submitted 29 Sep 2022 47m away

  Erection of Plaque on front elevation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 34 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN

  LA06/2025/0600/F Submitted 4 Jul 2025 74m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Change of use from retail (Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) including installation of extraction flue (amended description).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• 11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

  LA06/2025/1049/A Submitted 21 Nov 2025 80m away

  1no. illuminated fascia sign and 1no. illuminated projecting sign.

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

  LA06/2025/1048/F Submitted 21 Nov 2025 80m away

  Change of use from former retail unit to hot food takeaway. Alterations to front facade, reinstatement of first floor windows and introduction of flue to rear. (Amended Site Location Plan)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 12 Frances Street and 2 to 6C North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

  LA06/2026/0574/NMC Submitted 24 Jun 2026 87m away

  Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2024/0926/F. Amendments to House Type A to include: Alterations to internal layout, replacement of rear dormer windows with 2no. rooflights, removal of front dormer window, rear extension to first floor, ridge height reduced by 0.5m, eaves height reduced by 1.2m, roof pitch reduced by 2.5 degrees and minor alterations to front facade.

  Refused Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 2 docs

• LA06/2026/0644/F Granted

  31 Kensington Park, Bangor, BT20 3RF

  Demolition of side integral garage with single storey rear extension.

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0631/F Granted

  17 Maralin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4RQ

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

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0493/F Granted

  8 Rhanbuoy Park, Holywood, BT18 0DX

  Single-storey rear extension (replacing sunroom); alteration to materials/re-tile roof; dormer to front and rear; raised patio to rear.

  5 Jun 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0630/F Granted

  10 Dromena Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 4PX

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

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0613/F Granted

  Within curtilage of 22 Ravara Road, Ballygowan (adjacent and southwest of No.22A)

  Doube garage wih gym (to replace fire-damaged stables)

  5 Jul 2026 Full applications