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

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• LA06/2026/0516/DC Granted

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

  Discharge of Condition 12 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states:- No residential units shall be occupied until a Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Council in writing. The plan shall set out the period of the plan, long term objectives, management responsibilities, performance measures and maintenance schedules for all areas of landscaping and open space. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved in perpetuity. Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan Condition and Discharge of Condition 13. which states:- The long term management and maintenance of the open space, as indicated in blue on Drawing No. 19 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 with the Council prior to the occupation of any part of the development hereby permitted Radius Housing letter

  Decided 16 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 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

  Decided 19 Aug 2026 Amendments

1. 29 Jan 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 26 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Condition Discharged

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ards and North Down granted permission on 26 February 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.

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

  LA06/2026/0270/NMC Submitted 31 Mar 2026 1m away

  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

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Windows or glazing 24 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0516/DC Submitted 11 Jun 2026 1m away

  Discharge of Condition 12 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states:- No residential units shall be occupied until a Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Council in writing. The plan shall set out the period of the plan, long term objectives, management responsibilities, performance measures and maintenance schedules for all areas of landscaping and open space. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved in perpetuity. Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan Condition and Discharge of Condition 13. which states:- The long term management and maintenance of the open space, as indicated in blue on Drawing No. 19 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 with the Council prior to the occupation of any part of the development hereby permitted Radius Housing letter

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0523/DC Submitted 11 Jun 2026 2m away

  Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states - Prior to the occupation of the proposed development, a Verification Report shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the Pentland Macdonald report; Contamination Assessment and remediation strategy, Castle Lane, Comber referenced PM19- 1137 and dated December 20219 have been implemented. The Verification Report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and that the site is now fit for end-use (Residential with Plant Uptake). It must demonstrate that the identified potential pollutant linkages are effectively broken. The Verification Report shall be in accordance with current guidance and best practice. In particular, this Verification Report must demonstrate that: • The final site layout including areas of hardstandlng, gardens and soft landscaped areas are as specified in the Site Plan Proposed Drawing No. 03A. • The emplacement of capping layers across gardens and landscaped areas is as specified: In garden areas- 1m capping layer comprising a capillary break layer of a minimum of 300mm of granular material; overlain by 700mm of clean subsoil and topsoil and in soft landscaped areas- the emplacement of a 0.5m thick capping layer of glean gravel/ subsoil topsoil. All material used in the capping layers must be demonstrably proven suitable for use. • Gas protection measures have been installed in line with a Characteristic Situation 2 scenario which attain a gas protection score of 3.5 (Table 4, B88485) and shall include two or more of the following measures: • Concrete floor slabs; • A proprietary gas resistant membrane installed across the entire footprint of the buildings; • A passively ventilated under floor void. The verification of the gas protection measures shall follow CIRIA C735 Good Practice on the testing and verification of protection systems for buildings against hazardous ground gases. Information Submitted: Verification Report

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Directly North of 61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5DY

  LA06/2026/0354/F Submitted 25 Apr 2026 63m away

  1no. Shipping container to be used as self-tanning booth (Sui Generis use class) and 1no. self-service parcel collection unit. (Amended description and plans).

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5DY

  LA06/2026/0125/A Submitted 10 Feb 2026 64m away

  1x Shop sign with trough light, 1x fascia sign with trough light and 1x digital screen

  Granted Advertising 17 docs

• First Floor 28a Castle Street Comber BT23 5DZ

  LA06/2024/0788/F Submitted 12 Sep 2024 80m away

  Change of use of existing storeroom to retail unit

  Granted Full applications 13 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