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

1. 13 Apr 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ards and North Down granted permission on 21 July 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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• Existing telecommunications site 4.0m East of British Telecom Telephone Exchange Building Pound Street Newtownards BT23 4nX

  LA06/2026/0374/F Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  The removal and replacement of the existing headframe and support poles of telecommunication tower. 4No. existing 0.3m dishes, 1No. existing 0.6m dish and 3No. existing antennas to be relocated onto new headframe and the installation of 3No. proposed antennas. The internal upgrade of the existing equipment cabin and ancillary development thereto.

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• 71-79 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JU

  LA06/2025/0462/F Submitted 30 May 2025 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing terraces and replacement with a social housing development comprising 9no. residential units (8no. semi-detached and 1no. detached) with associated access to rear (via existing lane onto John Street), parking, landscaping and ancillary development including sewage treatment plant (Amended plans)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 64 docs

• Boyd Rice Solicitors 6 Mill Street, Newtownards, BT23 4LU

  LA06/2025/0540/F Submitted 19 Jun 2025 150 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Change of use of rear ancillary storage building from storage to office space, including elevational changes - Non-compliance with Condition No. 03 of Planning Approval LA06/2024/0290/F to allow use at first floor as office accommodation (Amended Proposal)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• Vacant land to the rear 58 South Street, Newtownards

  LA06/2024/0318/F Submitted 4 Apr 2024 200 yards away

  Erection of 5 new dwellings (1 Detached and 4 Semi Detached houses) Variation of Condition 4 of planning approval LA06/2017/0836/F – concerning Verification Report (Full proposal description available on the NI Planning Portal)

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 7 docs
  Several homes

• Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

  LA06/2026/0780/DC Submitted 25 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Discharge of Condition 2 of previously approved application LA06/2025/1089/F which states:- 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. Reason: As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified, and protected or appropriately recorded. Archaeological Impact assessment and Programme of Works proposed development works at Cordners, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards BT23 4DA

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• Cordners, 13 Conway Square & 4 Lower Mary Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

  LA06/2025/1089/F Submitted 2 Dec 2025 200 yards away

  Replacement of fire damaged shop unit, raise roof level to rear of no 13, raise roof ridge level and facade alterations to no 4.

  Granted Full applications 35 docs

• LA06/2026/0391/A Granted

  South Eastern Boundary of 45 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN

  Free standing traditional 48 sheet advertisement hoarding

  Received 7 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA06/2026/0679/A Granted

  Land adjacent Units 6/7, 68 Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7PG

  1no. free-standing, 48-sheet LED digital display

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA06/2026/0877/A Awaiting decision

  Wren Kitchens, Bloomfield Shopping Centre, South Circular Road, Bangor, BT19 7HB

  1 Other - Flexface Sign, 1 Other - Flexface sign, 1 Other - Flexface Sign, 1 Other - Flexface Sign

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Advertising
• LA06/2026/0856/A Awaiting decision

  Land at North Road, Newtownards to support directions to business premises located at 141 Quarry Heights, Newtownards, BT23 7SZ

  1 Other - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Advertising
• LA06/2025/1049/A Granted

  11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

  1no. illuminated fascia sign and 1no. illuminated projecting sign.

  Received 21 Nov, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Advertising