Planning application
LA06/2026/0321/NMC
Ward Park Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LG
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference LA06/2026/0321/NMC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Apr 2026
Received by Ards and North Down
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22 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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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LA06/2026/0567/DC Awaiting decision
Ward Park, Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LG
Discharge of condition 2 of previously approved application LA06/2016/1108/F which states : All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans Drawing Nos. 08A and 09A bearing the date stamp 15 December 2020 and Drawing No. 10 bearing the date stamp 14 October 2016, and the appropriate British Standard or other recognised Codes of Practice and shall be retained thereafter. A specification detailing the timing for the implementation of hard and soft landscaping works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council prior to commencement of any works on the site. All l hard and soft landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the approved specification. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a high standard of landscape. Discharge of condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2016/1108/F which states : A Final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved by the Council in writing prior to the commencement of any works on site. This final CEMP shall contain all the mitigation as described in the Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan completed by Doran Consulting, dated November 2019 and shall be implemented as approved during the construction phase to the satisfaction of the Council. Reason: To ensure that the appointed contractor is aware of and implements the appropriate environmental mitigation during improvements construction phase. Discharge of condition 11 of previously approved application LA06/2016/1108/F which states : A revised Noise Impact Assessment /Noise Management Plan for this development shall be submitted to and agreed by the Council in writing prior to any development works commencing on site. This report shall include: An assessment of the potential noise from construction activities which must have reference to BS 5228-1:2009+A1:2014 and include confirmation that the construction works will not exceed the Category A limit (65 dB LAeq daytime). An outline of the ongoing noise monitoring programme during all construction works, (including locations/ frequency) to verify compliance with the set levels. Details of all mitigation measures to control the construction noise from the site. The noise mitigation measures shall be implemented as approved during the construction phase to the satisfaction of the Council. Reason: In the interests of amenity.
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LA06/2026/0631/F Awaiting decision
17 Maralin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4RQ
Single-storey side extension (facing road); enlarged rear dormer
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LA06/2025/0830/F Granted
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Two-storey extension to side and rear (including rear balcony).
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LA06/2026/0505/F Granted
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LA06/2026/0474/F Granted
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Change of use from Age NI North Down & Ards (Use Class A2) to single dwelling (Use Class C1 - Original Use). Amended Plan
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LA06/2025/1012/F Granted
1 Maralin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4RQ
Single storey side extension and replacement of porch
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LA06/2026/0572/NMC Refused
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LA06/2026/0334/NMC Refused
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LA06/2026/0574/NMC Awaiting decision
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LA06/2026/0350/NMC Refused
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LA06/2026/0521/NMC Awaiting decision
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