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43 Frances Street Newtownards BT23 7DX

Awaiting decision Ards and North Down LA06/2026/0821/A Advertisement

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Proposal

1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall

As published by the council, reference LA06/2026/0821/A

Application record

Reference
LA06/2026/0821/A
Type
Advertisement
Status
Consultation Open
Received
9 Sep 2026
Validated
21 Sep 2026
Ward
Conway Square
Postcode
BT23 7DX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Ards and North Down register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • LA06/2026/0823/LBC Awaiting decision

    43 Frances Street Newtownards BT23 7DX

    1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Sep 2026

    Received by Ards and North Down

  2. 21 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 16 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 81 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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Gary McKee Architecture Agent, an architecture practice

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Ards and North Down for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ards and North Down decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 99 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 43 Frances Street Newtownards BT23 7DX

    LA06/2026/0823/LBC Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

    1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

  • Lands Located at 23A East Street & Prices Lane, Newtownards

    LA06/2024/0936/F Submitted 31 Oct 2024 100 yards away

    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).

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    Major scheme

  • 34 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN

    LA06/2025/0600/F Submitted 4 Jul 2025 150 yards away

    98% 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).

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

    LA06/2024/0538/F Submitted 17 Jun 2024 200 yards away

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

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

  • Land immediately to the rear of 102 Frances Street and accessed from Beatties Lane, Newtownards

    LA06/2026/0491/F Submitted 5 Jun 2026 200 yards away

    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

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

    LA06/2025/0774/F Submitted 2 Sep 2025 200 yards 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

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    Received 7 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Advertising
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    Received 27 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Advertising
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    1 Other - Flexface Sign, 1 Other - Flexface sign, 1 Other - Flexface Sign, 1 Other - Flexface Sign

    Received 23 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • LA06/2026/0856/A Awaiting decision

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    1 Other - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • LA06/2025/1049/A Granted

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

    Received 21 Nov, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Advertising