5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS

1. 26 Jul 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 September 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.

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.

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• 5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS

  LA06/2026/0572/NMC Submitted 23 Jun 2026 0m away

  Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include omission of 1no. window on northwest elevation, reduction in height of 3no. windows on northwest elevation and relocation of garden room.

  Refused Amendments Windows or glazing 2 docs

• 5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS

  LA06/2025/1010/DC Submitted 14 Nov 2025 0m away

  Discharge of Condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2023/2406/F which states: - DETAILED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLAN A detailed landscaping and boundary treatment scheme shall be submitted to the Council for approval prior to the commencement of development. Such a scheme shall provide for species, siting and planting. It shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land together with details of any to be retained and measures for their protection during the course of development. The landscaping shall be carried out as approved and completed during the first available planting season following the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved and shall be permanently retained thereafter Please find attached Landscape architects drawings and supporting statement in relation to the discharge of Condition 7.

  Decided Conditions Trees 6 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HS

  LA06/2026/0069/NMC Submitted 25 Jan 2026 0m away

  Non-material change to approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include: omit open fire and chimney, raise the sills of the kitchen window & adjacent living room window to the south-east elevation, add brick base detail to the window located under the rear covered terrace detail, raise the window sill on the north-west elevation and reduce the length of glazing to the north-west elevation of the garden room and addition of rooflight over "master snug".

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 15 Clanbrassil Road Holywood BT18 0AR

  LA06/2026/0240/F Submitted 20 Mar 2026 42m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~27 May

  Erection of garage & carport

  Awaiting decision Full applications 3 docs

• 3 Clanbrassil Terrace, Cultra, Holywood, BT18 0AP

  LA06/2026/0337/F Submitted 22 Apr 2026 166m away

  Demolition of lean-to boiler store, block up gable window and erection of end townhouse (Amended/Additonal documents)

  Granted Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 37 docs

• 3 Clanbrassil Terrace, Cultra, Holywood, BT18 0AP

  LA06/2026/0340/LBC Submitted 22 Apr 2026 166m away

  Demolition of lean-to boiler store, block up gable window and erection of end townhouse (Amended/Additonal documents)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 33 docs

• LA06/2026/0764/NMC Awaiting decision

  18-20 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EB

  Reposition of dwelling (Site No.3) approx 3 meters East

  19 Aug 2026 Amendments
• LA06/2026/0270/NMC Granted

  Lands to the rear of Nos. 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  Non material change to approved scheme to incorporate site specific amendments, including; - Minor updates to position and size of specific openings (windows & doors) within houses and apartments - Minor alterations to arrangement of materials within approved elevations (extent of coverage only - no change from approved palette) - Removal of - Minor updates to site arrangements to capture small on-site variations

  31 Mar 2026 Amendments
• LA06/2026/0574/NMC Refused

  12 Frances Street and 2 to 6C North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

  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.

  24 Jun 2026 Amendments
• LA06/2026/0733/NMC Awaiting decision

  Existing dwelling with granted planning permission for a new single story extension - LA06/2024/1065/F

  Two additional windows to the west elevation, providing outlook over the garden and the treelined boundary beyond

  10 Aug 2026 Amendments
• LA06/2026/0482/NMC Refused

  Lands approx 83M SW of Killaire House, 22 Killaire Road, Bangor, BT19 1EY

  Non material change to Planning Approval LA06/2022/0502/F –Relocation of the attached garage from the front to the eastern side of the dwelling, alteration/widening of the access, relocation of the eastern boundary by 2m to the East, rediblock retaining wall to the South and amendments to the landscaping proposal

  4 Jun 2026 Amendments