Vacant Land Adjacent to 11 The Square Comber

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 October 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 81 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ards and North Down for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ards and North Down decided full applications in a median of 96 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 11 The Square, Comber, BT23 5DX

  LA06/2025/0771/F Submitted 2 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Two storey extension to the side of existing retail unit

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 12 docs

• 11b The Square, Comber, BT23 5DX

  LA06/2025/1147/F Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Two-storey extension to front (replacing utility room), alterations to finishes and windows,

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Comber Pharmacy, 4 The Square, Comber, BT23 5DT

  LA06/2026/0346/A Submitted 23 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  2 Digital signs

  Granted Advertising 18 docs

• No. 2 The Square, Comber, Newtownards, BT23 5DX.

  LA06/2024/0761/F Submitted 4 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Frosted Vinyl wrap applied to groundfloor window and 2 ventilation louvers, replacing existing. (amended proposal)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 17 docs

• No. 2 The Square, Comber, Newtownards, BT23 5DX.

  LA06/2024/0762/A Submitted 4 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Externally illuminated fascia with individual lettering, an illuminated heritage projecting sign, seven window posters and opening hrs on door.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 19 Bridge Street Comber BT23 5AT

  LA06/2022/1107/F Submitted 2 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Change to shop frontage and change of use of adjacent retail unit to extend bookmakers office

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 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