Lands to West of Nos. 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of Nos. 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park Nos 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent Nos 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent Nos 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent Nos 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights Nos 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & Nos 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of Nos 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of No 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

1. 19 Jun 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ards and North Down took a median of 78 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ards and North Down for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

This type of application deals with conditions attached to an existing permission, either by supplying the details a condition requires, called discharging it, or by asking to vary or remove one. It does not reopen the principle of the permission itself. Building often cannot lawfully start, or continue past a set stage, until the named conditions are discharged.

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• Lands to West of Nos. 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of Nos. 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park Nos 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent Nos 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent Nos 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent Nos 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights Nos 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & Nos 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of Nos 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of No 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0185/DC Submitted 3 Mar 2026 0m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~28 Apr

  Discharge of Conditions 2, 6 and 7 Of Planning Application LA06/2021/0061/F

  Awaiting decision Conditions 8 docs

• Lands to West of Nos. 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of Nos. 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park Nos 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent Nos 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent Nos 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent Nos 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights Nos 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & Nos 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of Nos 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of No 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0609/DC Submitted 2 Jul 2026 10m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to discharge condition 10 of previous approval LA06/2021/0061/F: A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and agreed by the Council prior to any development activity including ground preparation or vegetation clearance. The final CEMP must identify the perceived risks to the aquatic environment, potential pollution pathways and mitigation measures to negate such risks. The final CEMP must, as a minimum, include the mitigation measures included within the outline CEMP as well as: a) Construction Method Statement(s) - including details of construction and excavation and timing of works; b) Pollution Prevention Plan – including details of a suitable buffer of 10m between the location all construction works, refuelling, storage of excavated spoil/oil/fuel/substrate/construction materials/machinery, concrete mixing and washing areas and any watercourses or any surface drains present on or adjacent to the site. c) Site Drainage Plan; including details of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul waste disposal, surface water disposal/treatment and silt management measures; d) Spoil Management Plan; including location of spoil storage areas outwith the 10m buffer zone, management and handling of spoil and details of the reinstatement of excavated spoil; e) Environmental Emergency Plan; including details of emergency spill procedures and regular inspections of machinery onsite; f) Water Quality Monitoring Plan; g) Details of mitigation measures to protect badgers; h) Details of the appointment of an Ecological Clerk of Works and their roles and responsibilities. The final approved CEMP shall be fully implemented and adhered to during the construction phase to the reasonable satisfaction of the Council. Reason: To ensure effective avoidance and mitigation measures have been planned for the protection of the water environment and designated sites.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• Lands to West of 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0585/DC Submitted 26 Jun 2026 11m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  Discharge of Condition 22 of Planning Approval LA06/2021/0061/F which states - Prior to the commencement of development, a plan showing details and the locations of bollards at the entrances to the pedestrian and cycle link with Old Forge Avenue shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. The bollards shall be erected in the positions agreed prior to the use of the pedestrian and cycle link. No more than 100 houses hereby approved shall be occupied prior to the construction and delivery of the pedestrian and cycle connection to Old Forge Avenue in accordance with Drawing No. 06C. The pedestrian and cycle connection shall be retained in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure a movement patter that supports walking and cycling is provided The submission includes; Pedestrian and Cycle Link with Old Forge Avenue Plan showing bollards - Formative Architects

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs
  Major scheme

• Lands at Rivenwood, Newtownards, c.200 metres north west of No. 110 Movilla Road and c.300 metres north west of Nos. 41-55 (odds) Fourth Street Rivenwood; immediately north of Nos. 1, 3 and 10 Cloverhill Crescent, Nos. 5, 7 and 8 Deanswood Crescent, Nos. 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent, Nos. 58 and 87 Stratheden Heights, Nos. 7, 8, 10 and 12 Kensington Park, and Nos. 2, 2A and 4 Earlswood Drive; immediately east of Nos. 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; immediately south of No. 8 Cronstown Lane; and c. 500 metres south east and c. 400 metres east of No. 171 Donaghadee Road, c.115 metres north of No 68 Regency Park, Newtownards (Part of Zoning NS 20)

  LA06/2025/1112/F Submitted 11 Dec 2025 85m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~6 Mar

  Erection of 310 residential units (mix of townhouses, detached & semi-detached dwellings) including new areas of open space, playpark, landscaping and an additional section of distributor road (part of residential zoning N20) and associated site works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 127 docs

• Lands at Rivenwood, Newtownards, c.200 metres north west of No. 110 Movilla Road and c.300 metres north west of Nos. 41-55 (odds) Fourth Street Rivenwood; north of Nos. 1, 3 and 10 Cloverhill Crescent, Nos. 5, 7 and 8 Deanswood Crescent, Nos. 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent, Nos. 58 and 87 Stratheden Heights, Nos. 7, 8, 10 and 12 Kensington Park, and Nos. 2, 2A and 4 Earlswood Drive; east of Nos. 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; south of No. 8 Cronstown Lane; and c. 500 metres south east and c. 400 metres east of No. 171 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards (Part of Zoning NS 20)

  LA06/2025/0658/PAN Submitted 28 Jul 2025 87m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Erection of c.325 residential units (mix of house types) and provision of Neighbourhood Centre to include PFS, convenience store, retail shops/services, creche, community/healthcare, and apartments. Proposal includes new areas of open space, landscaping and additional section of distributor road (Phase 4 lands of the Concept Masterplan approved under Ref: LA06/2021/0061/F)

  Awaiting decision New dwelling 6 docs

• Phase 3, Rivenwood Boulevard, Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0647/DC Submitted 16 Jul 2026 108m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Discharge of Condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2025/0566/F which states:- A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and agreed by the Council prior to any development activity including ground preparation or vegetation clearance. The final CEMP must identify the perceived risks to the aquatic environment, potential pollution pathways and mitigation measures to negate such risks. The final CEMP must, as a minimum, include the mitigation measures included within the outline CEMP as well as: a) Construction Method Statement(s) – including details of construction and excavation and timing of works; b) Pollution Prevention Plan – including details of a suitable buffer of 10m between the location of all construction works, refuelling, storage of excavated spoil/oil/fuel/substrate/construction materials/machinery, concrete mixing and washing areas and any watercourses or any surface drains present on or adjacent to the site. c) Site Drainage Plan; including details of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul waste disposal, surface water disposal/treatment and silt management measures; d) Spoil Management Plan; including location of spoil storage areas outwith the 10m buffer zone, management and handling of spoil and details of the reinstatement of excavated spoil; e) Environmental Emergency Plan; including details of emergency spill procedures and regular inspections of machinery onsite; f) Water Quality Monitoring Plan; g) Details of mitigation measures to protect badgers; h) Details of the appointment of an Ecological Clerk of Works and their roles and responsibilities. The final approved CEMP shall be fully implemented and adhered to during the construction phase to the reasonable satisfaction of the Council. Reason: To ensure effective avoidance and mitigation measures have been planned for the protection of the water environment and designated sites.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• LA06/2026/0705/DC Decided

  3 (The Square) Portaferry Road Cloughey BT22 1HR And lands adjoining 5,7 and 9 Portaferry Road, BT22 1HP and 2,12,18 and 22 Mill Lane Cloughey, BT22 1HT

  Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2019/0634/F which states:- The development herby permitted shall not be commenced until a Street Lighting scheme design has been submitted and approved by DFI Street Lighting Section Documents relating to Street Lighting Scheme Design that have been submitted to and Approved by the DFI Street Lighting Section

  4 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0760/DC Decided

  Lands to rear of 38 High Street Donaghadee with access adjacent to 11-13 New Street Donaghadee

  Discharge of Condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F which states:- No development shall take place until full details of all proposed tree and shrub planting and a programme of works, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council and all tree and shrub planting shall be carried out in accordance with those details and at those times. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment, and maintenance of a high standard of landscape. Please describe which part of the condition this application relates to: This Landscape Proposal presents a design scheme prepared by a qualified landscape architect, and will provide for the provision and establishment of a high standard of landscape. TSA Covering Letter Landscaping Proposal Site Location Plan Decision Notice

  18 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0780/DC Awaiting decision

  Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

  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

  25 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0678/DC Decided

  Lands to the rear of 38 High Street, Donaghadee

  Partial Discharge of Condition 5 Of Planning Approval LA06/2017/0959/F No site works of any nature, or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work has been implemented, in accordance with a written scheme and programme prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted by the applicant and approved by the Council. The programme should provide for the identification and evaluation of archaeological remains within the site, for mitigation of the impacts of development, through excavation recording or by preservation of remains, and for preparation of an archaeological report. Reason: to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified and protected or appropriately recorded. This report presents a written scheme and programme prepared by a qualified archaeologist, and will provide for the identification and evaluation of any potential archaeological remains within the site. Documents provided: TSA Covering Letter Archaeological Programme of Works prepared by Alan Reilly, NAC Ltd. Site location Plan Decision Notice

  28 Jul 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0656/DC Decided

  Lands to and South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, situated within Bawn Wall and bounded by the Canal, Newtownards

  Discharge of condition 15 of planning approval LA06/2023/2434/F Which States: "On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval in writing, a Verification Report. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the report titled; ‘Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 PRA, Phase 2 GQRA and Outline Remediation Strategy) Lands within the Bawn Wall, Newtownards, referenced P3098-1 and dated November 2023, have been fully implemented. This report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and demonstrate that the site is now fit for end-use and include details of: • Capping system • The methodology and programme of the capping system • Photographs and records of any excavation works within the source area including photographs showing depths to accommodate the capping layer • Photographs of the clean material being used and placed on the source area, also showing depths being placed • Records and photographs showing the depth of the capping system as required • Details of the materials that were used for the capping system along with laboratory certificates and results which confirm that the materials are suitable for use."

  20 Jul 2026 Conditions