Existing telecommunications site 4.0m East of British Telecom Telephone Exchange Building Pound Street Newtownards BT23 4nX

1. 30 Apr 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

Ards and North Down granted permission on 27 August 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  LA06/2026/0311/A Submitted 13 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  1no. Digital sign

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

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

  LA06/2025/0540/F Submitted 19 Jun 2025 100 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

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

  LA06/2026/0780/DC Submitted 25 Aug 2026 150 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 150 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

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

  LA06/2025/0462/F Submitted 30 May 2025 150 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

• 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

• LA06/2026/0762/F Granted

  64 Princess Gardens, Holywood, BT18 0PW

  Single-storey extension to side (demolition of garage)

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0302/F Granted

  87 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP

  Internal and external alterations, conversion of garage, and retrospective ancillary outbuilding (Amended Description and Additional Plans)

  Received 8 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0749/F Granted

  15 Lochinver Avenue,Holywood, BT18 0NQ

  Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation (including new door/windows)

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0730/F Granted

  20 Bailie Road, Bangor, BT19 7QW

  1.5-storey rear extension to dwelling; new front porch

  Received 8 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0789/F Granted

  26 Holymount Road Newtownards BT23 7DL

  Single-storey rear extension

  Received 30 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications