Lands SE of the Copelands Link roundabout at the Comber Bypass, Comber

1. 30 Oct 2025

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 26 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Condition Discharged

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ards and North Down granted permission on 26 November 2025, 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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• Lands South East of the Copelands Link Roundabout at the Comber Bypass

  LA06/2024/1015/DC Submitted 28 Nov 2024 21m away

  Discharge of Condition 13 of approval LA06/2018/0997/RM which states 'Prior to the commencement of development, a phased landscape plan will be submitted to and agreed in writing with Council. This phased plan will show the landscaping of the site to be in general conformity with Stamped Approved Drawing Numbers 12 date stamped 07 September 2018 and 18 Rev C, date stamped 24 February 2022.'

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Lands South East of the Copelands Link Roundabout at the Comber Bypass, Comber

  LA06/2025/1093/DC Submitted 4 Dec 2025 25m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jan

  Discharge of Condition 12 of previously approved application LA06/2018/0997/RM 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 10. These measures shall be implemented and a final archaeological report shall be submitted to local council within 12 months of the completion or archaeological site works , or as otherwise agreed in writing with council Submitted documentation: Final Archaeological Report

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• 35m South West of 12 Little Enler Way, Comber, BT23 5AU

  LA06/2026/0012/F Submitted 7 Jan 2026 185m away

  Construction of new retail unit, petrol filling station, ATM, bulk fuels and associated access, parking, site works and landscaping (Amended/Additional documents)

  Granted Full applications 40 docs

• 23 Laburnum Drive, Comber, BT23 5WG

  LA06/2023/1567/F Submitted 13 Mar 2023 203m away

  Single storey rear/ side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Sign will be located 50m SW of no. 15 Little Enler Way Comber Newtownards BT23 5ZP

  LA06/2022/1003/A Submitted 29 Sep 2022 228m away

  Freestanding sign

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• Lands south east of the Copelands Link Roundabout at the Comber Bypass

  LA06/2024/1016/DC Submitted 28 Nov 2024 233m away

  Discharge of Condition No. 13 of planning approval LA06/2019/0568/RM which states: 'Prior to the commencement of development, a phased landscape plan will be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council. This phased plan will show the landscaping of the site to be in general conformity with Stamped Approval Drawing Numbers 02 REV C, 06 REV C and 6D date stamped 24 February 2022. Reason: To ensure that the public open space provision and boundary details are completed in a timely matter in the interests of amenity.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• LA06/2026/0825/DC Awaiting decision

  Lands adjacent to 61 High Street Donaghadee

  Discharge of Condition No -13 of previous Approval LA06/2024/0405/F 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.

  9 Sep 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0726/DC Granted

  Lands to rear Of 38 High Street, Donaghadee with access adjacent to 11-13 New Street, Donaghadee

  Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F. Condition 2 Summary of condition requirements: 'The vehicular access, including visibility splays and any forward sight distance, shall be provided in accordance with the proposed site layout plan, Drawing Number 02/E, bearing the Council date stamp 12th April 2021, prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted and prior to commencement of any other development hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users.' and Condition 3 Summary of condition requirements: 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, prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted, 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. Photos of the access and visibility splays provided in accordance with the approved site layout plan 02/E

  7 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0725/DC Granted

  Lands To Rear Of No.38 High Street Donaghadee With Access Adjacent To Nos. 11-13 New Street Donaghadee

  Discharge of Condition 11 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F which states:- Prior to the commencement of works, samples of the proposed stone and brick for use on the new proposed buildings and boundary walls shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council in conjunction with Historic Environment Division. The works shall thereafter be carried out solely in accordance with the approved samples. A sample of the stone and brick shall be retained on site until the project is complete Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section 80 of The Planning Act (NI) 2011. Photo samples of the proposed stone and brick for use on the new proposed buildings and boundary walls. The two panels are located within the site

  7 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0752/DC Granted

  3 (The Square) Portaferry Road Cloughey BT22 1HR And lands adjoining No.s 5,7 and 9 Portaferry Road, BT22 1HP and No.s 2,12,18 and 22 Mill Lane Cloughey, BT22 1HT

  Discharge of Condition 8 of Planning Approval: LA06/2019/0634/F - The drainage assessment states that it is proposed to attenuate more than the 30 year event in the drainage network. Therefore, prior to the commencement of any development hereby permitted, a final drainage assessment, containing a detailed drainage network design and compliant with Annex D of PPS 15 must be submitted to the Council for its consideration and written approval; or written confirmation from NIW stating that they will adopt a drainage network that will attenuate the 1 in 100 year storm event.

  14 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0522/DC Granted

  Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

  Discharge of Condition 29 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1476/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 27. These measures shall be implemented, and a final archaeological report shall be submitted to the Council within 12 months of the completion of archaeological site works, or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Council. Submitting a POW report which states discovery that there was an archaeological evaluation carried out in 2017 across the site which didn’t encounter any archaeology. This should mean no further archaeological works are required on site

  11 Jun 2026 Conditions