Vacant site North of Balloo Road, West of Bangor Grammar sports pitches and to the rear of nos 1-13 Rowan Glen, Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7UU

1. 25 Sep 2026

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 7 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Consultation Open

   Previously Valid.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

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• Vacant site North of Balloo Road, West of Bangor Grammar sports pitches and to the rear of 1-13 Rowan Glen, Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7UU

  LA06/2026/0758/DC Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Discharge of Condition 15 of previously approved application LA06/2022/0873/F which states:- No construction works shall commence on site until the final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. It must outline the methods to be employed to minimise any noise and dust impacts associated with the construction operations demonstrating the use of ‘best practicable means’. The plan must pay due regard to BS 5228:2009+A1:2014 Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration on Construction and Open Sites. Once agreed, development shall be undertaken in strict accordance with the CEMP Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring dwellings with respect to noise, and dust

  Awaiting decision Conditions 11 docs

• Approximately 100m southeast of Bangor Cricket Club, 117 Bloomfield Road South, Bangor, BT19 7HR.

  LA06/2024/0654/F Submitted 26 Jul 2024 200 yards away

  Two metal storage containers for rugby club.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 17 Primacy Road, Bangor, BT19 7PQ

  LA06/2025/0993/F Submitted 10 Nov 2025 200 yards away

  Increased ridge height and two-storey rear extension (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 16 docs

• 11 Willowbrook Court, Bangor, BT19 7GE

  LA06/2023/1581/F Submitted 15 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Single storey extension and ramped access to the rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Cayman Drive Bangor BT19 6XQ

  LA06/2023/2353/F Submitted 30 Oct 2023 250 yards away

  Boundary wall/fence with vehicular gate (retrospective) (amended proposal).

  Withdrawn Full applications 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Bangor Rugby Football and Cricket Club 117 Bloomfield Road South, Bangor, BT19 7HR

  LA06/2025/1001/F Submitted 12 Nov 2025 250 yards away

  Artificial surface with net enclosure to provide cricket practice facilities

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• LA06/2026/0887/DC Awaiting decision

  Former Juvenile Justice Services Centre site (169 Rathgael Road) and surrounding lands which lie to the north of the Rathgael Road and west of the Rathgael Road/Balloo Road/Newtownards Road roundabout junction Bangor

  Discharge of Condition 9 of previously approved application LA06/2016/0596/F which states - Prior to the occupation of the proposed development, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval, a Verification Report. This report must demonstrate that all the measures outlined in Section 10 of the RPS report entitled Proposed Residential Development, Rathgael Road, Bangor, Remedial Strategy referenced IBR0736 and bearing the Council date stamp 17th June 2016 have been fully implemented. The Verification Report shall demonstrate the successful completion of the remediation works and that the site is now fit for end-use. It must demonstrate that the identified potential pollutant linkages are effectively broken. The Verification Report shall be in accordance with current best practice and guidance as outlined by the Environment Agency. In particular, this Verification Report must demonstrate: a) Full Details of the installation and depths of the clean cover barriers have been confirmed as per layout. b) All fuel transfer lines and all associated pipework have been traced and removed in accordance with PPG 2 Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks. All remaining soils (or base and side-walls of all excavations) have been sampled and proven suitable for the proposed end-use. c) The hotspots of heavy metal and hydrocarbon contamination have been removed by excavation to a depth of 0.5m below the depth of the exceedance. All remaining soils (or base and side-walls of all excavations) have been sampled and demonstrably proven suitable for the proposed end-use. d) All imported soil brought on to the site has been accompanied by traceability documentation and has been demonstrably proven to be suitable for the end use. Reason: In the interests of living conditions of residents of the proposed development. Remedial Verification Report

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0879/DC Awaiting decision

  Royal Hotel and Windsor Bar, 22-28 Quay Street, Bangor, BT20 5ED

  Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1477/F which states - Prior to the construction of the drainage network, a Drainage Assessment, compliant with FLD 3 & Annex D of PPS 15, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council which demonstrates the safe management of any out of sewer flooding emanating from the surface water drainage network, in a 1 in 100 year event with an additional allowance for climate change. Reason: To safeguard against flood risk to the development and from the development to elsewhere. Drainage Assessment produced by Design ID ref 19053-DID-ZZ-XX-RP-0002

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0878/DC Awaiting decision

  Royal Hotel and Windsor Bar, 22-28 Quay Street, Bangor, T20 5ED

  Discharge of Condition 5 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1477/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 (NIW) or a consent to discharge has been granted under the terms of the Water (NI) Order 1999. Reason: To ensure there will be no adverse impact on the environment. NI Water agreement

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0873/DC Awaiting decision

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

  Discharge of Condition 15 of previously approved application 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. Reason: Protection of human health. VERIFICATION REPORT FOR PHASE 5 (UNITS 1-6 AND 34-41)

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• LA06/2026/0871/DC Awaiting decision

  5 and 9 High Street, Donaghadee, BT21 0AA

  Discharge of Condition 9 of previously approved application LA06/2022/0072/F which states - No site works of any nature or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work (POW) has been prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted to and approved in writing by Council in consultation with Historic Environment Division, Department for Communities. The POW shall provide for: The identification and evaluation of archaeological remains within the site; Mitigation of the impacts of development through licensed excavation recording or by preservation of remains in-situ; Post-excavation analysis sufficient to prepare an archaeological report, to publication standard if necessary; and Preparation of the digital, documentary and material archive for deposition. Reason: to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified, and protected or appropriately recorded. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROGRAMME OF WORKS

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions