Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

This type of application deals with conditions attached to an existing permission, either by supplying the details a condition requires, called discharging it, or by asking to vary or remove one. It does not reopen the principle of the permission itself. Building often cannot lawfully start, or continue past a set stage, until the named conditions are discharged.

More on conditions applications in our guide

• Cordners, 13 Conway Square & 4 Lower Mary Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

  LA06/2025/1089/F Submitted 2 Dec 2025 1m away

  Replacement of fire damaged shop unit, raise roof level to rear of no 13, raise roof ridge level and facade alterations to no 4.

  Granted Full applications 35 docs

• Ards Arts Centre Town Hall Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4NP

  LA06/2022/0999/LBC Submitted 29 Sep 2022 65m away

  Erection of Plaque on front elevation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Progressive Building Society, 4 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DD

  LA06/2024/0538/F Submitted 17 Jun 2024 98m away

  Replacement of Shop front to match existing. Introduction photovoltaic panels to rear roof.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0574/NMC Submitted 24 Jun 2026 100m away

  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.

  Refused Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 2 docs

• Boyd Rice Solicitors 6 Mill Street, Newtownards, BT23 4LU

  LA06/2025/0540/F Submitted 19 Jun 2025 101m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Non-compliance of Condition No. 03 of Planning Approval LA06/2024/0290/F to allow use at first floor as office accomodation (amended proposal)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• Ulster Bank Ltd 22 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN

  LA06/2025/0774/F Submitted 2 Sep 2025 117m away

  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

• LA06/2026/0705/DC Decided

  3 (The Square) Portaferry Road Cloughey BT22 1HR And lands adjoining 5,7 and 9 Portaferry Road, BT22 1HP and 2,12,18 and 22 Mill Lane Cloughey, BT22 1HT

  Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2019/0634/F which states:- The development herby permitted shall not be commenced until a Street Lighting scheme design has been submitted and approved by DFI Street Lighting Section Documents relating to Street Lighting Scheme Design that have been submitted to and Approved by the DFI Street Lighting Section

  4 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0760/DC Decided

  Lands to rear of 38 High Street Donaghadee with access adjacent to 11-13 New Street Donaghadee

  Discharge of Condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F which states:- No development shall take place until full details of all proposed tree and shrub planting and a programme of works, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council and all tree and shrub planting shall be carried out in accordance with those details and at those times. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment, and maintenance of a high standard of landscape. Please describe which part of the condition this application relates to: This Landscape Proposal presents a design scheme prepared by a qualified landscape architect, and will provide for the provision and establishment of a high standard of landscape. TSA Covering Letter Landscaping Proposal Site Location Plan Decision Notice

  18 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0678/DC Decided

  Lands to the rear of 38 High Street, Donaghadee

  Partial Discharge of Condition 5 Of Planning Approval LA06/2017/0959/F No site works of any nature, or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work has been implemented, in accordance with a written scheme and programme prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted by the applicant and approved by the Council. The programme should provide for the identification and evaluation of archaeological remains within the site, for mitigation of the impacts of development, through excavation recording or by preservation of remains, and for preparation of an archaeological report. Reason: to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified and protected or appropriately recorded. This report presents a written scheme and programme prepared by a qualified archaeologist, and will provide for the identification and evaluation of any potential archaeological remains within the site. Documents provided: TSA Covering Letter Archaeological Programme of Works prepared by Alan Reilly, NAC Ltd. Site location Plan Decision Notice

  28 Jul 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0656/DC Decided

  Lands to and South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, situated within Bawn Wall and bounded by the Canal, Newtownards

  Discharge of condition 15 of planning approval LA06/2023/2434/F Which States: "On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval in writing, a Verification Report. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the report titled; ‘Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 PRA, Phase 2 GQRA and Outline Remediation Strategy) Lands within the Bawn Wall, Newtownards, referenced P3098-1 and dated November 2023, have been fully implemented. This report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and demonstrate that the site is now fit for end-use and include details of: • Capping system • The methodology and programme of the capping system • Photographs and records of any excavation works within the source area including photographs showing depths to accommodate the capping layer • Photographs of the clean material being used and placed on the source area, also showing depths being placed • Records and photographs showing the depth of the capping system as required • Details of the materials that were used for the capping system along with laboratory certificates and results which confirm that the materials are suitable for use."

  20 Jul 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0777/DC Awaiting decision

  Site of former Bangor Castle Leisure Centre Adjacent to 7 Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4BN

  Discharge of Condition 8 of previously approved applicatio LA06/2019/1295/F which states:- No development shall take place on-site until the method of sewage disposal has been agreed in writing with Northern Ireland Water or a consent to discharge has been granted under the terms of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 and evidence of this is submitted to the Council. Northern Ireland Water: Final Response Correspondence

  24 Aug 2026 Conditions