Planning applications in Conway Square

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

5no. Dwellings (Change of house type to that approved under LA06/2024/0926/F).

Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

Discharge of Condition 2 of previously approved application LA06/2025/1089/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 by the applicant and approved in writing by Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) 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: As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) to ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified, and protected or appropriately recorded. Archaeological Impact assessment and Programme of Works proposed development works at Cordners, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards BT23 4DA

18-20 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EB

Reposition of dwelling (Site No.3) approx 3 meters East

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

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."

10 Dromena Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 4PX

Single-storey side extension; ramped access at rear. New vehicular access

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

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.

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

6 No. of shipping containers for Class A1 use and associated works for meanwhile use (temporary permission for 5 years)

South Eastern Boundary of 45 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN

Free standing traditional 48 sheet advertisement hoarding

Lands to South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, situated within bawn wall and bounded by canal, Newtownards

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.

Existing telecommunications site 4.0m East of British Telecom Telephone Exchange Building Pound Street Newtownards BT23 4nX

The removal and replacement of the existing headframe and support poles of telecommunication tower. 4No. existing 0.3m dishes, 1No. existing 0.6m dish and 3No. existing antennas to be relocated onto new headframe and the installation of 3No. proposed antennas. The internal upgrade of the existing equipment cabin and ancillary development thereto.

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

Gable Wall of No. 53 South Street Newtownards BT23 4JU

1no. Digital sign

Newtownards Airport, 28A Comber Road, Newtownards, BT23 4QP

Aeroplane hangar (amended plans).

2 Victoria Road Newtownards BT23 7EE

Replacement of ground-floor window with patio doors and raised platform to the side

Lands to South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, situated within bawn wall and bounded by canal, Newtownards

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

Lands South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, Newtownards, BT23

Proposed residential development of 95 dwellings (reduction in density from 108 dwellings approved under LA06/2019/0603/F) to include roads, parking, infrastructure, landscaping and retention of bawn wall. Vehicular access to site will be from Castlebawn Drive. Variation of Condition 5 of approval LA06/2023/2434/F (Full description available within document titled "Full Proposal Description (Amended)" on Planning Portal).

Lands South of 37-77 Court Street Newtownards, BT23

Non-Material Change to LA06/2023/2434/F to include: Amendment to tree planting locations and specifications

LANDS SOUTH OF NOS 37-77 COURT STREET, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23

Discharge of Condition 11 and 12 Condition 11 - No site works of any nature or development shall take place other than in accordance with the programme of archaeological work approved under condition 10. Condition 12 - A programme of post-excavation analysis, preparation of an archaeological report, dissemination of results and preparation of the excavation archive shall be undertaken in accordance with the programme of archaeological work approved under condition 10. These measures shall be implemented, and a final archaeological report shall be submitted to the Council within 12 months of the completion of archaeological site works, or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Council.

Lands South of Nos. 37-77 Court Street Newtownards BT23

Approved LA06/2023/2434/F -Residential development of 95 dwellings (reduction in density from 108 dwellings approved under LA06/2019/0603/F) to include roads, parking, infrastructure, landscaping and retention of bawn wall. Vehicular access to site will be from Castlebawn Drive. Discharge of Condition 7 of planning approval LA06/2023/2434/F which states: 7. The long-term management and maintenance of the open space and gated accesses, as indicated on Drawing No. 03A, shall be undertaken by a management company commissioned by the developer. Details of the arrangements to be put in place to establish the management company and details of the alternative measures which will take effect in the event that the management arrangements break down, must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved. Reason: To ensure the provision and maintenance of public open space within the site. Radius Letter and contract details confirming how site landscaping will be managed to satisfy condition 7.

Lands immediately NW of 1 Castlebawn Way, Newtownards, BT23 4DP and circa 100m South of 4 Castlebawn Drive, Newtownards

Erection of 24hr drive thru restaurant with external seating area, associated car parking, and all other associated site and access works (Additional information received)

Lands immediately NW of 1 Castlebawn Way, Newtownards, BT23 4DP and circa 100m south of 4 Castlebawn Drive, Newtownards

Proposed advertisement associated with drive-thru restaurant to include, 6 no. shop signs, 4 no. digital advertisements, 1 no. totem pole/way finder and 18 no. car park signage

Cordners, 13 Conway Square & 4 Lower Mary Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

Replacement of fire damaged shop unit, raise roof level to rear of no 13, raise roof ridge level and facade alterations to no 4.

Tim Hortons, Castlebawn Retail Park, Newtownards BT23 8NN

Installation of 1no. EV charging Upstand (serving 2no. charging bays) and associated equipment cabinet.

11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

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)

11 North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4DE

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

Site 30m Northeast of 1 Castlebawn road

1 Free standing totem sign

39 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN

Retention of change of use from sui generis (car sales) to retail (bulky electrical goods), access, parking and ancillary site works

Lands 75m SW of Castlebawn Roundabout, Newtownards, BT23 4XE

Erection of 4No. EV charging stations (8No. EV charging ports) and associated electricity infrastructure, hard and soft landscaping and all other site works

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

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.

34 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN

Change of use from retail (Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) including installation of extraction flue (amended description).

Boyd Rice Solicitors 6 Mill Street, Newtownards, BT23 4LU

Non-compliance of Condition No. 03 of Planning Approval LA06/2024/0290/F to allow use at first floor as office accomodation (amended proposal)

71-79 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JU

Demolition of existing terraces and replacement with a social housing development comprising 9no. residential units (8no. semi-detached and 1no. detached) with associated access to rear (via existing lane onto John Street), parking, landscaping and ancillary development including sewage treatment plant (Amended plans)

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

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).

Lands to South of 58a and 60 South Street (Ards Arena Youth Centre) and North of 70 South Street (Ards Bowling Club)

Discharge of conditions 6 & 8 of LA06/2024/0066/F

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

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

Vacant land to the rear 58 South Street, Newtownards

Erection of 5 new dwellings (1 Detached and 4 Semi Detached houses) Variation of Condition 4 of planning approval LA06/2017/0836/F – concerning Verification Report (Full proposal description available on the NI Planning Portal)

18 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EB.

3 no. dwellings (Change of House Type to X/2014/0188/RM) including new access & associated site works.

Lands at Comber Road, 100m south of Charles Hurst Ltd, 10 Comber Road, Newtownards.

Petrol station, retail unit, forecourt, 4 petrol pumps and canopy.

131 John Street, Newtownards, BT23 4NB

Single-storey extension to front and side of dwelling and level access to front (works to include demolition of existing side return)

Lands at 62-64 South Street, Newtownards

Discharge of Condition 16 of Planning Approval LA06/2018/0265/F which states, "The long-term management and maintenance of the open space, as indicated on Drawing 03B bearing the Council’s date stamp 25 September 2019, shall be undertaken by a management company commissioned by the developer. Details of the arrangements to be put in place to establish the management company and details of the alternative measures which will take effect in the event that the management arrangements break down, must be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved as per Drawing 03B bearing the date stamp 25 September 2019."

Lands immediately NW of Castlebawn roundabout and west of Castlebawn Drive (approximately 40m west of Burger King drive-through restaurant Castlebawn Retail Park) Newtownards.

Erection of a coffee shop drive-through restaurant, car parking, access and associated works. Discharge of condition 3 of LA06/2021/1284/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 the remediation measures outlined in the Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 PRA, phase 2 GQRA and outline remediation strategy) Castlebawn (Hawksbay Retail) Commercial development, Prepared by MCL Consulting, referenced P1702-2 and dated September 2018 have been fully implemented. The verification report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and that the site is now fit for end-use (commercial 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 that: (a) A final site layout is included which confirms the location and depth of all areas of soft landscaping. All material brought on the site for the soft landscaped cover system shall be accompanied by traceability documentation and shall be demonstrably proven to be suitable for the end use. (b) Gas Protection measures shall be incorporated into the building in line with Characteristic Situation 2 (CIRIA C665) and achieve an end use score of 2.5 under BS8485."

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4NP

Erection of Plaque on front elevation

37, 37A, 37B, 39 Court Street Newtownards BT23 7NX

Replacement of external doors and windows.