Planning application
LA06/2026/0070/NMC
23 Abbot Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 8UL
Proposal
Change to approved LA06/2025/0866/F- new fire escape door to the side of narrower window on the bedroom extension and adjustment of ramp to suit.
As published by the council, reference LA06/2026/0070/NMC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jan 2026
Received by Ards and North Down
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28 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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LA06/2025/0866/F Granted
23 Abbot Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 8UL
Extension of site curtilage. Single storey side extension. Front porch with ramped access and widening of driveway
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LA06/2026/0165/F Granted
3 Heron Lodge Newtownards BT23 8WQ
Two storey side extension
Other amendments applications
In Ards and North Down
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LA06/2026/0572/NMC Refused
5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS
Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include omission of 1no. window on northwest elevation, reduction in height of 3no. windows on northwest elevation and relocation of garden room.
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LA06/2026/0334/NMC Refused
10 -20 Downshire Road, Holywood, BT18 9LX
Non material change to Planning Approval LA06/2020/0865/F - Amendment to external finishes from red brick and render to grey/beige brick, and replace parts of glazed curtain walling system with zinc cladding
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LA06/2026/0321/NMC Refused
Ward Park Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LG
Non-Material Change to previous approval LA06/2016/1108/F to include: Addition of feature entrance arch at Hamilton Road entrance; addition of pathway to north of site; and removal of peacock enclosure.
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LA06/2026/0574/NMC Awaiting decision
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.
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LA06/2026/0350/NMC Refused
Lands adjacent to and approximately 20M East of Nr 1 Barr Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ
Non-Material change to previous Planning Approval LA06/2024/0321/F - footprint has been reduced