Lands South of 37-77 Court Street Newtownards, BT23

1. 21 Jan 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 27 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• LANDS SOUTH OF NOS 37-77 COURT STREET, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23

  LA06/2026/0079/DC Submitted 21 Jan 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~18 Mar

  Discharge of Condition 11 and 12 Condition 11 - No site works of any nature or development shall take place other than in accordance with the programme of archaeological work approved under condition 10. Condition 12 - 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 the Council within 12 months of the completion of archaeological site works, or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Council.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0034/DC Submitted 14 Jan 2026 4m 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

• Lands South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, Newtownards, BT23

  LA06/2026/0137/S54 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 4m away

  Proposed 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. Variation of Condition 5 of approval LA06/2023/2434/F (Full description available within document titled "Full Proposal Description (Amended)" on Planning Portal).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 54 docs
  Major scheme

• Lands to South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, situated within bawn wall and bounded by canal, Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0400/DC Submitted 7 May 2026 7m away

  Discharge of condition 15 of planning approval LA06/2023/2434/F Which States: "On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval in writing, a Verification Report. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the report titled; ‘Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 PRA, Phase 2 GQRA and Outline Remediation Strategy) Lands within the Bawn Wall, Newtownards, referenced P3098-1 and dated November 2023, have been fully implemented. This report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and demonstrate that the site is now fit for end-use and include details of: • Capping system • The methodology and programme of the capping system • Photographs and records of any excavation works within the source area including photographs showing depths to accommodate the capping layer • Photographs of the clean material being used and placed on the source area, also showing depths being placed • Records and photographs showing the depth of the capping system as required • Details of the materials that were used for the capping system along with laboratory certificates and results which confirm that the materials are suitable for use.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs
  Domestic

• Lands to South of 37-77 Court Street and 1-11 canal Row, situated within Bawn Wall and rounded by the canal, Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0307/DC Submitted 13 Apr 2026 7m away

  Dicharge of Condition 15 from LA06/2023/2434/F Condition 15 -On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval in writing, a Verification Report. This report must demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the report titled; ‘Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 PRA, Phase 2 GQRA and Outline Remediation Strategy) Lands within the Bawn Wall, Newtownards, referenced P3098-1 and dated November 2023, have been fully implemented. This report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and demonstrate that the site is now fit for end-use and include details of: • Capping system • The methodology and programme of the capping system • Photographs and records of any excavation works within the source area including photographs showing depths to accommodate the capping layer • Photographs of the clean material being used and placed on the source area, also showing depths being placed • Records and photographs showing the depth of the capping system as required • Details of the materials that were used for the capping system along with laboratory certificates and results which confirm that the materials are suitable for use. Reason: Protection of human health

  Granted Conditions 9 docs
  Domestic

• Lands to South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, situated within bawn wall and bounded by canal, Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0163/DC Submitted 23 Feb 2026 7m away

  Discharge of condition 15 of planning approval LA06/2023/2434/F Which States: "On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval in writing, a Verification Report. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the report titled; ‘Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 PRA, Phase 2 GQRA and Outline Remediation Strategy) Lands within the Bawn Wall, Newtownards, referenced P3098-1 and dated November 2023, have been fully implemented. This report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and demonstrate that the site is now fit for end-use and include details of: • Capping system • The methodology and programme of the capping system • Photographs and records of any excavation works within the source area including photographs showing depths to accommodate the capping layer • Photographs of the clean material being used and placed on the source area, also showing depths being placed • Records and photographs showing the depth of the capping system as required • Details of the materials that were used for the capping system along with laboratory certificates and results which confirm that the materials are suitable for use. Reason: Protection of human health." VERIFICATION REPORT FOR PHASES 1 AND 2 OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTED

  Granted Conditions 8 docs
  Domestic

• LA06/2026/0733/NMC Withdrawn

  10 Glen Road, Holywood, BT18 0HB

  Two additional windows to the west elevation.

  10 Aug 2026 Amendments
• LA06/2026/0481/NMC Granted

  2 Upper Croft Road, Holywood, BT18 0HJ

  Alternative planting plan to that approved under LA06/2023/1675/F

  3 Jun 2026 Amendments
• LA06/2026/0764/NMC Awaiting decision

  18-20 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EB

  Reposition of dwelling (Site No.3) approx 3 meters East

  19 Aug 2026 Amendments
• LA06/2026/0270/NMC Granted

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

  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

  31 Mar 2026 Amendments
• LA06/2026/0574/NMC Refused

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

  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.

  24 Jun 2026 Amendments