Planning application
18-20 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EB
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Reposition of dwelling (Site No.3) approx 3 meters East
As published by the council, reference LA06/2026/0764/NMC
Application record
- Reference
- LA06/2026/0764/NMC
- Type
- Non Material Change
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 19 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 19 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Conway Square
- Postcode
- BT23 7EB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Aug 2026
Received by Ards and North Down
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27 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 14 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, registered in Co Down
14 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 92% granted
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See who's behind itDocuments
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat 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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18 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EB.
3 no. dwellings (Change of House Type to X/2014/0188/RM) including new access & associated site works.
Granted Full applications 22 docsSeveral homes -
Lands Located at 23A East Street & Prices Lane, Newtownards
Demolition of existing dwelling & structures and construction of 13 No apartments (5no 1 bed and 8no 2 bed) associated car parking and shared amenity space (Additional supporting information submitted).
Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Demolition 34 docsMajor scheme -
Land immediately to the rear of 102 Frances Street and accessed from Beatties Lane, Newtownards
6 No. of shipping containers for Class A1 use and associated works for meanwhile use (temporary permission for 5 years)
Granted Full applications 9 docs -
34 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN
99% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep
Change of use from retail (Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) including installation of extraction flue (amended description).
Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs -
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.
Granted Full applications 14 docs -
11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE
1no. illuminated fascia sign and 1no. illuminated projecting sign.
Granted Advertising 9 docs
Other amendments applications
In Ards and North Down
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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LA06/2026/0483/NMC Refused
Lands approx 133M SW of Killaire House 22 Killaire Road, Bangor, BT19 1EY
Non material change to Planning Approval LA06/2024/0428/F –Reduce garage footprint and omit car port together with relocation/rearrangement of the site access, enlargement of the site to facilitate the access amendments, rediblock retaining wall to the South and changes to landscaping