First Floor 28a Castle Street Comber BT23 5DZ

1. 12 Sep 2024

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 18 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 27 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

• Lands to the rear of 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  LA06/2026/0523/DC Submitted 11 Jun 2026 79m away

  Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states - Prior to the occupation of the proposed development, a Verification Report shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the Pentland Macdonald report; Contamination Assessment and remediation strategy, Castle Lane, Comber referenced PM19- 1137 and dated December 20219 have been implemented. The Verification Report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and that the site is now fit for end-use (Residential with Plant Uptake). It must demonstrate that the identified potential pollutant linkages are effectively broken. The Verification Report shall be in accordance with current guidance and best practice. In particular, this Verification Report must demonstrate that: • The final site layout including areas of hardstandlng, gardens and soft landscaped areas are as specified in the Site Plan Proposed Drawing No. 03A. • The emplacement of capping layers across gardens and landscaped areas is as specified: In garden areas- 1m capping layer comprising a capillary break layer of a minimum of 300mm of granular material; overlain by 700mm of clean subsoil and topsoil and in soft landscaped areas- the emplacement of a 0.5m thick capping layer of glean gravel/ subsoil topsoil. All material used in the capping layers must be demonstrably proven suitable for use. • Gas protection measures have been installed in line with a Characteristic Situation 2 scenario which attain a gas protection score of 3.5 (Table 4, B88485) and shall include two or more of the following measures: • Concrete floor slabs; • A proprietary gas resistant membrane installed across the entire footprint of the buildings; • A passively ventilated under floor void. The verification of the gas protection measures shall follow CIRIA C735 Good Practice on the testing and verification of protection systems for buildings against hazardous ground gases. Information Submitted: Verification Report

  Decided Conditions 7 docs

• Lands to the rear of Nos. 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  LA06/2026/0082/DC Submitted 29 Jan 2026 80m away

  Discharge Condition 5 of LA06/2021/1220/F, which states: "A programme of post-excavation analysis, preparation of an archaeological report, dissemination of results and preparation of the excavation archive shall be undertaken in accordance with the programme of archaeological work approved under condition 3. These measures shall be implemented and a final archaeological report shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council within 12 months of the completion of archaeological site works, or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Council."

  Decided Conditions 7 docs

• Lands to the rear of Nos. 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  LA06/2026/0270/NMC Submitted 31 Mar 2026 81m away

  Non material change to approved scheme to incorporate site specific amendments, including; - Minor updates to position and size of specific openings (windows & doors) within houses and apartments - Minor alterations to arrangement of materials within approved elevations (extent of coverage only - no change from approved palette) - Removal of - Minor updates to site arrangements to capture small on-site variations

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Windows or glazing 24 docs

• Lands to the rear of Nos. 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  LA06/2026/0516/DC Submitted 11 Jun 2026 81m away

  Discharge of Condition 12 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states:- No residential units shall be occupied until a Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Council in writing. The plan shall set out the period of the plan, long term objectives, management responsibilities, performance measures and maintenance schedules for all areas of landscaping and open space. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved in perpetuity. Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan Condition and Discharge of Condition 13. which states:- The long term management and maintenance of the open space, as indicated in blue on Drawing No. 19 shall be undertaken by a management company commissioned by the developer. Details of the arrangements to be put in place to establish the management company and details of the alternative measures which will take effect in the event that the management arrangements break down, must be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council prior to the occupation of any part of the development hereby permitted Radius Housing letter

  Decided Conditions 7 docs

• Lands immediately south of 58-60 Castle Street Comber BT23 5DZ

  LA06/2025/0501/O Submitted 11 Jun 2025 84m away

  2 no. two bedroom apartments, parking and access from existing right of way

  Granted Outline New dwelling 14 docs

• No. 2 The Square, Comber, Newtownards, BT23 5DX.

  LA06/2024/0761/F Submitted 4 Sep 2024 110m away

  Frosted Vinyl wrap applied to groundfloor window and 2 ventilation louvers, replacing existing. (amended proposal)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 17 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