LA06/2026/0083/A

1. 29 Jan 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• LA06/2026/0084/LBC Granted

  88 Ballyrainey Road, Newtownards, BT23 5JU

  Change of use of 4 no existing farm outbuildings to Whiskey Distillery, Cask Storage, Bottling and Distribution

  29 Jan 2026 11m away Heritage and listed buildings
• LA06/2025/1075/F Awaiting decision

  88 Ballyrainey Road, Comber, BT23 5JU

  Change of use of 4 no existing farm outbuildings to Whiskey Distillery, Cask Storage, Bottling and Distribution (Existing Tin Roof & Wall Cladding to be replaced like for like as a dark green colour)

  28 Nov 2025 20m away Full applications
• LA06/2026/0119/F Granted

  88 Ballyrainey Road Newtownards BT23 5JU

  Change of use of 4 no existing farm outbuildings to Whiskey Distillery, Cask Storage, Bottling and Distribution

  8 Feb 2026 23m away Full applications
• LA06/2025/1094/F Granted

  157 Belfast Road, Comber, BT23 5JN

  Dwelling and garage (Change of house type from approval LA06/2024/0204/F, with increased curtilage).

  5 Dec 2025 385m away Full applications

• LA06/2026/0311/A Granted

  Gable Wall of No. 53 South Street Newtownards BT23 4JU

  1no. Digital sign

  13 Apr 2026 Advertising
• LA06/2026/0346/A Granted

  Comber Pharmacy, 4 The Square, Comber, BT23 5DT

  2 Digital signs

  23 Apr 2026 Advertising
• LA06/2025/1140/A Granted

  Units 3, Springhill Shopping Centre, Killeen Avenue, Bangor, BT19 1NB

  3 Shop sign, 2 Other - Lockable Poster Frames including internal illumination

  19 Dec 2025 Advertising
• LA06/2026/0125/A Granted

  61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5DY

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

  10 Feb 2026 Advertising
• LA06/2026/0560/A Awaiting decision

  Unit 1 Bloomfield Retail Park, Bangor, BT19 7JD

  1 Other - High level front elevation (illuminated)- Sign A, 1 Other - Loading Bay sign Sign G,

  19 Jun 2026 Advertising