12 Frances Street and 2-6 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 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.

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

  LA06/2026/0574/NMC Submitted 24 Jun 2026 0m 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

• 11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

  LA06/2025/1049/A Submitted 21 Nov 2025 30m away

  1no. illuminated fascia sign and 1no. illuminated projecting sign.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• 11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

  LA06/2025/1048/F Submitted 21 Nov 2025 30m away

  Change of use from former retail unit to hot food takeaway. Alterations to front facade, reinstatement of first floor windows and introduction of flue to rear. (Amended Site Location Plan)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

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

  LA06/2022/0999/LBC Submitted 29 Sep 2022 52m away

  Erection of Plaque on front elevation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

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

  LA06/2025/0774/F Submitted 2 Sep 2025 57m 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

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

  LA06/2024/0538/F Submitted 17 Jun 2024 87m away

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

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• LA06/2026/0432/F Granted

  9 Marine Drive Donaghadee BT21 0HS

  Single-storey extensions (front, side and rear) including car port; demolition of garage and lean-to structure

  15 May 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0129/F Granted

  104 Princetown Road, Bangor, BT20 3TG

  Demolition of existing rear return: two-storey side-to-rear extension; single-storey side extension; relocation of access and all associated works

  10 Feb 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0261/F Granted

  Marine Biology Station 12-13 The Strand, Portaferry, BT22 1PF

  Demolition of ''lean to' shed and erection of open sided canopies to be erected over new research tanks

  27 Mar 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0417/F Granted

  79a Whinney Hill, Dundonald, BT16 1UA

  Single storey side sunroom and double garage with link to main dwelling.

  13 May 2026 Full applications
• LA06/2026/0454/F Granted

  62 Jackson's Road, Holywood, BT18 9EZ

  Roofspace conversion including rear dormer

  23 May 2026 Full applications