Planning application
LA06/2026/0574/NMC
12 Frances Street and 2 to 6C North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE
Proposal
Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2024/0926/F. Amendments to House Type A to include: Alterations to internal layout, replacement of rear dormer windows with 2no. rooflights, removal of front dormer window, rear extension to first floor, ridge height reduced by 0.5m, eaves height reduced by 1.2m, roof pitch reduced by 2.5 degrees and minor alterations to front facade.
As published by the council, reference LA06/2026/0574/NMC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jun 2026
Received by Ards and North Down
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
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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LA06/2025/1049/A Granted
11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE
1no. illuminated fascia sign and 1no. illuminated projecting sign.
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LA06/2025/1048/F Granted
11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE
Change of use from former retail unit to hot food takeaway. Alterations to front facade, reinstatement of first floor windows and introduction of flue to rear.
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LA06/2025/0774/F Granted
Ulster Bank Ltd 22 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN
Removalof 1 No. ATM and relocation of 1No. ATM . Proposed ATM to include a newly formed 300mm pit within the public area, with 2No. 150mm steps and a balustrade.
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LA06/2025/1089/F Granted
Cordners, 13 Conway Square & 4 Lower Mary Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DA
Replacement of fire damaged shop unit, raise roof level to rear of no 13, raise roof ridge level and facade alterations to no 4.
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LA06/2026/0374/F Awaiting decision
Existing telecommunications site 4.0m East of British Telecom Telephone Exchange Building Pound Street Newtownards BT23 4nX
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.
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LA06/2026/0311/A Granted
Gable Wall of No. 53 South Street Newtownards BT23 4JU
1no. Digital sign
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In Ards and North Down
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LA06/2026/0572/NMC Refused
5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS
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LA06/2026/0334/NMC Refused
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LA06/2026/0321/NMC Refused
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LA06/2026/0350/NMC Refused
Lands adjacent to and approximately 20M East of Nr 1 Barr Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ
Non-Material change to previous Planning Approval LA06/2024/0321/F - footprint has been reduced
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LA06/2026/0521/NMC Awaiting decision
160 High Street, Holywood, BT18 9HT
Non material change to dwellings Site 21(HT-C1(h) as approved under LA06/2020/0823/F. Sites 21 - HT-C1(h) - Minor internal alterations. External elevations generally as approved. Single storey bay window on front elevation changing to two storey, originally approved as single storey. Rear sunroom as approved increased in depth by 950mm.