Planning application
LA06/2026/0298/S54
53 Victoria Road, Holywood, BT18 9BD
Proposal
Variation of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2021/0082/F for Replacement Dwelling (Change of House Type Re: LA06/2018/1010/F) From: “The hedging illustrated along the eastern and northern boundaries illustrated on Drawing No. 02, date stamped 27th January 2021, shall be permanently retained at a height of no less than 2 metres.” To: "As illustrated on Drawing No. 02/A, received on 8th April 2026, hedging along the eastern boundary shall be permanently retained at a minimum height of 2 metres and replacement of hedging along the northern (roadside) boundary, with native beech hedging and shall be permanently retained at a minimum height of 2m."
As published by the council, reference LA06/2026/0298/S54
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Apr 2026
Received by Ards and North Down
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20 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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