Robins Nest Gift & Coffee Emporium 14 New Street Donaghadee BT21 0AG

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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.

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• 26 New Street Donaghadee BT21 0AG

  LA06/2024/0837/F Submitted 29 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Non-compliance with Condition 2 of approval LA06/2019/0996/F - Hot food take away, which states, "The business shall not remain open for business outside the following hours: Monday - Sunday 16:00hrs- 23:00hrs."

  Refused Full applications 12 docs

• Land within curtilage of Nos 11A - 11D New Street (Market House) and adjacent to No. 13 New Street, Donaghadee

  LA06/2024/0615/LBC Submitted 10 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed metal railings and gates

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 1-3 New Street, Donaghadee, BT21 0AG

  LA06/2024/0341/F Submitted 10 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use of first floor office to holiday rental accommodation including ground floor bin storage (amended description)

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Lands to rear Of 38 High Street, Donaghadee with access adjacent to 11-13 New Street, Donaghadee

  LA06/2026/0726/DC Submitted 7 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F. Condition 2 Summary of condition requirements: 'The vehicular access, including visibility splays and any forward sight distance, shall be provided in accordance with the proposed site layout plan, Drawing Number 02/E, bearing the Council date stamp 12th April 2021, prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted and prior to commencement of any other development hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users.' and Condition 3 Summary of condition requirements: The area within the visibility splays and any forward sight line shall be cleared to provide a level surface no higher than 250mm above the level of the adjoining carriageway, prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted, and such splays shall be retained and kept clear thereafter. Reason: To ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users. Photos of the access and visibility splays provided in accordance with the approved site layout plan 02/E

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• Lands To Rear Of No.38 High Street Donaghadee With Access Adjacent To Nos. 11-13 New Street Donaghadee

  LA06/2026/0725/DC Submitted 7 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 11 of previously approved application LA06/2017/0959/F which states:- Prior to the commencement of works, samples of the proposed stone and brick for use on the new proposed buildings and boundary walls shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council in conjunction with Historic Environment Division. The works shall thereafter be carried out solely in accordance with the approved samples. A sample of the stone and brick shall be retained on site until the project is complete Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section 80 of The Planning Act (NI) 2011. Photo samples of the proposed stone and brick for use on the new proposed buildings and boundary walls. The two panels are located within the site

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

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

  LA06/2026/0728/F Submitted 7 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Erection of 4no. two storey semi detached dwellings (renewal of planning permission LA06/2017/0959/F)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 22 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