Planning application
1 Old Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7PU
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Use of land for parking of sanctuary vehicles, with two shipping containers to store food and machinery/equipment (Retrospective) with one proposed shed building (Amended description and plans) Request to vary condition 3 of previously approved LA06/2022/0508/F From -The shipping containers hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition within 3 years of this permission being granted. Reason: This type of temporary storage is such that its permanent retention would harm the character and amenity of the area. To -The shipping containers hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition within 6 years of the original permission being granted, i.e. by 25th January 2029. Reason: This type of temporary storage is such that its permanent retention would harm the character and amenity of the area.
As published by the council, reference LA06/2026/0720/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA06/2026/0720/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Consultation Open
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Glen
- Postcode
- BT23 7PU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Aug 2026
Received by Ards and North Down
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8 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Gravis Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Holywood
Active · incorporated 2005 · Holywood
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