Boyd Rice Solicitors 6 Mill Street, Newtownards, BT23 4LU

1. 19 Jun 2025

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 24 Jun 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 August 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ards and North Down took a median of 78 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ards and North Down for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• Cordners, 13 Conway Square & 4 Lower Mary Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

  LA06/2025/1089/F Submitted 2 Dec 2025 101m away

  Replacement of fire damaged shop unit, raise roof level to rear of no 13, raise roof ridge level and facade alterations to no 4.

  Granted Full applications 35 docs

• Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

  LA06/2026/0780/DC Submitted 25 Aug 2026 101m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Discharge of Condition 2 of previously approved application LA06/2025/1089/F which states:- No site works of any nature or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work (POW) has been prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted by the applicant and approved in writing by Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) in consultation with Historic Environment Division, Department for Communities. The POW shall provide for: • The identification and evaluation of archaeological remains within the site; • Mitigation of the impacts of development through licensed excavation recording or by preservation of remains in-situ; • Post-excavation analysis sufficient to prepare an archaeological report, to publication standard if necessary; and •Preparation of the digital, documentary and material archive for deposition. Reason: As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified, and protected or appropriately recorded. Archaeological Impact assessment and Programme of Works proposed development works at Cordners, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards BT23 4DA

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0374/F Submitted 30 Apr 2026 110m away

  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.

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0311/A Submitted 13 Apr 2026 140m away

  1no. Digital sign

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

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

  LA06/2022/0999/LBC Submitted 29 Sep 2022 166m away

  Erection of Plaque on front elevation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0574/NMC Submitted 24 Jun 2026 192m 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