Planning application
47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear), Newtownards, BT23 7NX
Works: New dwelling Demolition Several homes
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Proposal
Demolition of the partially standing remains of a terrace and reconstruction of 8no. dwellings to replace former terrace housing, together with 1no. additional dwelling and 12no. new dwellings to the rear, with associated access, car parking and landscaping. All 21no. dwellings to be provided as social housing.
As published by the council, reference LA06/2026/0895/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA06/2026/0895/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Consultation Open
- Received
- 29 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 29 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Conway Square
- Postcode
- BT23 7NX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Ards and North Down register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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LA06/2026/0894/LBC Awaiting decision
47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear), Newtownards, BT23 7NX
Demolition of the partially standing remains of a terrace and reconstruction of 8no. dwellings to replace former terrace housing, together with 1no. additional dwelling and 12no. new dwellings to the rear, with associated access, car parking and landscaping. All 21no. dwellings to be provided as social housing.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Sep 2026
Received by Ards and North Down
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7 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Coogan & Co. Architects Ltd. Agent, an architecture practice registered in Belfast
Active · incorporated 1999 · Belfast
56 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 100% granted
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47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear), Newtownards, BT23 7NX
100% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov
Demolition of the partially standing remains of a terrace and reconstruction of 8no. dwellings to replace former terrace housing, together with 1no. additional dwelling and 12no. new dwellings to the rear, with associated access, car parking and landscaping. All 21no. dwellings to be provided as social housing.
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Granted Full applications New dwelling 54 docsMajor scheme -
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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.
Granted Conditions 7 docsDomestic -
Lands to South of 37-77 Court Street and 1-11 canal Row, situated within Bawn Wall and rounded by the canal, Newtownards
Dicharge of Condition 15 from LA06/2023/2434/F Condition 15 -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 must 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
Granted Conditions 9 docsDomestic -
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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. Reason: Protection of human health." VERIFICATION REPORT FOR PHASES 1 AND 2 OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTED
Granted Conditions 8 docsDomestic
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