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

1. 2 Dec 2025

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 5 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• LA06/2026/0780/DC Awaiting decision

  Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

  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

  Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Conditions

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

  LA06/2026/0780/DC Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  100% 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 5 docs

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

  LA06/2022/0999/LBC Submitted 29 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of Plaque on front elevation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

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

  LA06/2024/0538/F Submitted 17 Jun 2024 100 yards away

  Replacement of Shop front to match existing. Introduction photovoltaic panels to rear roof.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0574/NMC Submitted 24 Jun 2026 100 yards 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

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

  LA06/2026/0795/F Submitted 1 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  5no. Dwellings (Change of House Type A to that approved under LA06/2024/0926/F).

  Granted Full applications 22 docs
  Several homes

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

  LA06/2025/0540/F Submitted 19 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Change of use of rear ancillary storage building from storage to office space, including elevational changes - Non-compliance with Condition No. 03 of Planning Approval LA06/2024/0290/F to allow use at first floor as office accommodation (Amended Proposal)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• LA06/2026/0762/F Granted

  64 Princess Gardens, Holywood, BT18 0PW

  Single-storey extension to side (demolition of garage)

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0302/F Granted

  87 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP

  Internal and external alterations, conversion of garage, and retrospective ancillary outbuilding (Amended Description and Additional Plans)

  Received 8 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0749/F Granted

  15 Lochinver Avenue,Holywood, BT18 0NQ

  Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation (including new door/windows)

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0730/F Granted

  20 Bailie Road, Bangor, BT19 7QW

  1.5-storey rear extension to dwelling; new front porch

  Received 8 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0789/F Granted

  26 Holymount Road Newtownards BT23 7DL

  Single-storey rear extension

  Received 30 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications