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 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 11 The Square, Comber, BT23 5DX

  LA06/2025/0771/F Submitted 2 Sep 2025 1m away

  99% 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 52m 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 79m away

  2 Digital signs

  Granted Advertising 18 docs

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

  LA06/2024/0761/F Submitted 4 Sep 2024 79m 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 79m 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 140m away

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

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• LA06/2026/0644/F Granted

  31 Kensington Park, Bangor, BT20 3RF

  Demolition of side integral garage with single storey rear extension.

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0631/F Granted

  17 Maralin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4RQ

  Single-storey side extension (facing road); enlarged rear dormer

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0493/F Granted

  8 Rhanbuoy Park, Holywood, BT18 0DX

  Single-storey rear extension (replacing sunroom); alteration to materials/re-tile roof; dormer to front and rear; raised patio to rear.

  5 Jun 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0630/F Granted

  10 Dromena Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 4PX

  Single-storey side extension; ramped access at rear. New vehicular access

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0613/F Granted

  Within curtilage of 22 Ravara Road, Ballygowan (adjacent and southwest of No.22A)

  Doube garage wih gym (to replace fire-damaged stables)

  5 Jul 2026 Full applications