39 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN

1. 24 Oct 2025

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 28 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ards and North Down granted permission on 28 May 2026, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• South Eastern Boundary of 45 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN

  LA06/2026/0391/A Submitted 7 May 2026 101m away

  Free standing traditional 48 sheet advertisement hoarding

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• Site 30m Northeast of 1 Castlebawn road

  LA06/2025/1015/A Submitted 17 Nov 2025 124m away

  1 Free standing totem sign

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 13 Moyne Gardens Newtownards, BT23 8NJ

  LA06/2025/0527/F Submitted 16 Jun 2025 236m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~22 Aug

  Shed and seating to front of dwelling (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs
  Small domestic

• On lands to the South and East of Ulster Flying Club along the Southern side of the A20 Portaferry Road along existing pathways to the South and West of the all-weather pitches at Londonderry Park and along the Southern bank of the canal towards Georges Street Newtownards.

  LA06/2024/0759/DC Submitted 2 Sep 2024 306m away

  Discharge of condition 2,3, 4, 5 & 6 of planning approval LA06/2019/0544/F which states '2. The mitigation measures outlined in the approved Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan submitted by Aecom dated July 2021 shall be fully implemented during the construction phase of the development to the satisfaction of the council. 3. The applicant must refer and adhere to (and the final CEMP must reflect) the precepts in the following published pollution prevention documents: - PPG 1: Understanding your environmental responsibilities -GPP 2: Above ground oil storage tanks - GPP 5: Works and maintenance in or near water - PPG 6: Working at construction and demolition sites - PPG 7: Safe storage - The safe operation of refuelling facilities - GPP 21: Pollution incident response planning - PPG 22: Incident response - dealing with spills - PPG 26: Safe storage - drums and intermediate bulk containers 4. The final CEMP should be submitted to and approved by the council in writing and should contain a method of works for the site where the bridge is being replaced. 5. Further detail shall be included in the final CEMP regarding the collection, control and treatment of surface water discharge during the construction phase. 6. Direct reference to the Control of Pollution (oil Storage) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 shall be made in the final CEMP with details of how the activities will comply with the oil storage regulations.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 8 docs

• 33 Lenamore Park, Newtownards, BT23 8NL

  LA06/2026/0405/F Submitted 11 May 2026 311m away

  Single storey rear extension with level access.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Lands South of Nos. 37-77 Court Street Newtownards BT23

  LA06/2026/0034/DC Submitted 14 Jan 2026 332m away

  Approved LA06/2023/2434/F -Residential development of 95 dwellings (reduction in density from 108 dwellings approved under LA06/2019/0603/F) to include roads, parking, infrastructure, landscaping and retention of bawn wall. Vehicular access to site will be from Castlebawn Drive. Discharge of Condition 7 of planning approval LA06/2023/2434/F which states: 7. The long-term management and maintenance of the open space and gated accesses, as indicated on Drawing No. 03A, 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 by the Council prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved. Reason: To ensure the provision and maintenance of public open space within the site. Radius Letter and contract details confirming how site landscaping will be managed to satisfy condition 7.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 4 docs
  Major scheme

• LA06/2026/0824/F Awaiting decision

  Mental Health Outpatients Centre Ards Community Hospital Church Street Newtownards BT23 4AS

  Installation of storage container on concrete slab for secure file storage, with covered canopy to existing mental health unit.

  9 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0736/F Granted

  2 Glenview Road, Holywood, BT18 0PU

  Single-storey extension to rear and side

  10 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0718/F Granted

  Lands at 111 Quarry Heights and 24 North Road, Newtownards, BT23 7AN

  Housing development comprising 22no. units - retention of units in non-compliance with condition 18 of LA06/2023/2222/F regarding long-term management / maintenance of communal open space.

  6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0721/F Granted

  51 Donaghadee Road, Bangor BT20 4QY

  Roofspace conversion (inc. rear dormer, rooflights and gable window)

  6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0701/F Granted

  20 Sandringham Drive, Bangor, BT20 5NA

  Demolition of garage; Single-storey rear extension; Garage to rear; Alterations to access; Patio to side.

  3 Aug 2026 Full applications