Ards and North Down planning applications

Former Dicksons Home and Garden Centre, 77-79 Cootehall Road, Bangor, BT19 1UP

Proposed alterations to, and extension of, the existing vacant Dickson’s home and garden centre to accommodate a new garden and antique centre with ancillary farm/deli shop/café, restaurant, landscaping and children’s play area. Development includes the reconfiguration of the existing car park and all other associated site and access works.

Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, 7B Seafront Road, Holywood, BT18 0BB

Demolition of boat shed, rescue boat shed, mooring store and winch hut. Provision of new boat shed, rescue boat shed, mooring store, beachmasters pod and new access lane and hardstanding to boat park

29-31 Ravara Road, Ballygowan, BT23 6HD

Erection of three industrial buildings comprising a total of ten light industrial units (Use Class B2), with associated site works, including demolition of existing buildings

Clifton Special School, 292a Old Belfast Road, Bangor, BT19 1RH

Car park, bus layby, realignment of pedestrian path, one way traffic system with turning circle, additional parking, landscaping, and external lighting.

Land to West of 15 Beechlea Ballyhaft Road Loughries Newtownards BT22 2JU

Single storey dwelling with detached garage (Amended Plans)

Units 1 & 2 South Circular Retail Park, Bangor, BT19 7AG

Change of Use from Class A1 ( Retail ) to Gymnasium (Sui Generis ) and extension of gymnasium (Retrospective )

Lands 280m to North West of 59 Newtownards Road, Donaghadee.

Drainage improvements to existing agricultural field through the raising of ground levels by the deposition of inert waste soils and placement of French Drains within site area. Existing site access as approved under permission LA06/2021/0807/F to be used unalltered.

Lands accessed adjacent to 9 and 10 Turnstone, Portaferry Road, Newtownards. Approximately 57m South East of 3 Turnstone View, 86m East of 50 Portaferry Road, 59m North East of 60 Portaferry Road and 41m North of 76 Portaferry Road.

Proposed residential development of 16no. detached dwellings. Amended house types from current extant approval ref: X/1995/0731/F

Lands directly opposite 184 Shore Road, Portaferry BT22 1LA and within Cook Street Boat Park

Erection of a steel framed and metal clad boat shed (Flood Risk Assessment submitted May 2025)

87 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8SN.

Extension to front of mechanics garage/workshop.

Approximately 30m south-east of Hilltop Lodge, 85 Whinney Hill Craigantlet BT16 1UA

Erection of tourist accommodation unit (retrospective application) (Amended drawings received)

Land approximately 55m north east of 14a Loughries Road, Newtownards, BT23 8RN

Agricultural Shed for Agricultural Storage and Storage of Farm Machinery & Vehicles (Retrospective) and the provision of hardstanding yard areas and laneways (Amended Proposal Description, Plans and Supporting Statement)

Lands approx. 225m North-East of no.42 Beverley Walk, Newtownards BT23 7UQ

Proposed erection of 20no. dwellings at site nos.253-274 (4no. detached and 16no. semi-detached dwellings), reduction by 2no. dwellings from previous approval reference LA06/2015/0935/RM, landscaping, site access, pedestrian crossing points and all other associated site works (Additional supporting information re drainage details submitted)

Land to the rear of 59-63 Main Street, Ballywalter, BT22 2PQ

Construction of 8no. apartments with associated landscaping and car parking

Land approximately 15m to rear of Glencraig Church and directly opposite Kintyre House, 4 Seahill Road, Holywood BT18 0DB

New Car Park (in association with Kintyre House), including Lighting Bollards, Street Lighting Columns and new Zebra Crossing.

8m NE of 8A Loughdoo Road, Ardkeen, BT22 1HJ.

Replacement shed for Use Class B4 - Storage or distribution. (Amended Plans).

6 Fitzjames Park, Newtownards, BT23 4BH

First floor extension to rear and new dormer to front of dwelling

12 & 12A Ballyalton road Newtownards BT23 5AB

Replacement Dwelling & Garage and Relocation of Access.

Lands north and south of 55 Ballyreagh Rd and west of 54 Ballyreagh Rd, Newtownards BT23 8RP

Construction of spine road and main sewer infrastructure, including provision for subsurface utilities and associated services. Stage 2 of the link road connecting points F and H on the phasing plan for LA06/2019/1046/O. Demolition of the dwelling and ancillary outbuildings at 55 Ballyreagh Road

Lands immediately north and west of 46 Ballyreagh Road, Newtownards BT23 8RP

Construction of a spine road and main sewer infrastructure, including provision for subsurface utilities and associated services. Stage 1 of the link road connecting points D and F on the phasing plan for LA06/2019/1046/O

Land immediately North of 9 Dorwood Park, Newtownards, BT23 7BE

Dwelling & Access

Abbey Villa Football Club House, 91 Abbey Road, Millisle, BT22 2DG (Amended Address)

Alterations and extensions to existing 3G training pitch to form new full size pitch with associated floodlights, fencing and 3G surface and dug outs

15 & 15a Rowreagh Road, Kircubbin, BT22 1AS

Off Site Replacement Dwelling & Garage and Relocation of Mechanics Workshop & Car Sales Office. (Amended Description)

60m South West of 10 Loughries Road, Newtownards, BT23 8RN

Dwelling and garage (office & gym)

Lands immedately adjacent to south of 107 Comber Road, Newtownards, BT23 4QS

Retention of agricultural buildings comprised of a metal agricultural shed, a timber agricultural shed and a timber animal shelter (design and access statement submitted)

Lands Between 9-11 Belfast Road and 12 Church Street, Bangor, BT20 3PN

Proposed demolition of existing buildings and construction of 20no. apartments with associated car parking and landscaping. [Amended description, plans & documents - removal of 1 apartment]

92 High Street, Holywood, BT18 9HN

Demolition of rear return and erection of 3 storey rear extension to provide additional office space for existing first and second floor office use including new inset terrace to front of roof and alterations to gable (amended description).

7 Station Road, Craigavad, Holywood, BT18 OPB

Replacement dwelling, conversion of 2No. stable blocks into 2No. dwellings.

1 South Circular Retail Park, Bangor, BT19 7AG

External signage.

Ward Park Tennis Courts, Castle Street, Bangor, BT20 4TP

The upgrade, repositioning and replacement of existing 6No. 10m floodlighting columns and installation of 6No. concrete bases.

Lands to the north, west and south of 171 Donaghadee Road, to the south and east of Nos 1-19 Ashburn Park, and north-east of Nos 14-26 (even) 45-51 (odd) Wyndell Park, Newtownards

Proposed residential development of 58no. dwellings and 8 no. apartments (on zoned lands NS20 as set out in Ards and Down Plan 2015) with access provision off new roundabout on Donaghadee Road, connecting housing NS20 with housing zoning NS21 to the north, provision of new section of distributor road through NS20, landscaping and associated site works. (amended plans and additional information)

Former NIW premises, Lands North of No.43 Prince Regents Park, West of No.175 Bangor Road and West of No.40 Orchard Lane, Newtownards

16 no. dwellings, vehicular and pedestrian accesses (Updated plans)

Lands immmediately SE of Newtownards Airport, 61 Portaferry Road and lands approximately 103 metres SW of 50 Old Shore Road, Newtownards

Proposed Floodgates Park to comprise a formalised path network with timber bridge crossings and boundary treatments; new and improved entrances; new planting and landscape management; enhancements to the WWII strongpoint structure at the sea wall; and all associated works.

50m east of Manson's Cottage 10 Murdock's Lane Bangor BT19 7QQ

Farm dwelling

Immediately North of 1 Beechfield Avenue, Bangor, BT19 7ZY

Detached 4 bedroom dwelling and double garage (Amended Site Plan)

90m north of 2 Drumhirk Way , Newtownards, BT23 7QE

Dwelling and garage/domestic shed

7a The Square, Ballywalter, BT22 2PT

9No. 2 bed apartments, onsite parking (Amended Proposal- reduction in 2 units)

Unit 1, Lesley Bloomfield Shopping Centre and Retail Park, South Circular Road. Bangor, BT19 7AX

Retrospective application for a rear extension to retail unit 1(storage only) and alterations to façade (Retail Impact Assessment and other supporting information received).

Lands south east of Copelands Link Roundabout at the Comber By Pass, Comber, BT23 5BS

Discharge of Condition 10 of planning application reference LA06/2019/0568/RM 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 by the council in consultation with Historic Environment Division, Department for the 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”

Land North of Berkshire Road & Unit2 Ballyharry Business park Park, West of Spar, Donaghadee Road, and South of Electricity Substation, Newtownards, BT23 7HH

Discharge of condition 7 of planning approval: LA06/2022/1212/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 for foul sewage has been granted under the terms of the Water (NI) Order 1999 by NIEA WMU. Reason: To ensure no adverse effect on the water environment and integrity of any European Site. "

Lands south east of the Copelands Link Roundabout at the Comber Bypass

Discharge of Condition No. 15 of Planning Approval LA06/2020/0129/RM which states: 'Prior to the commencement of development a phased landscape plan will be submitted to and agreed to be in general conformity with Stamped Approval drawing Number 42 REV C date stamped 08 August 2022. Reason: To ensure that the public open space provision and boundary details are completed in a timely manner in the interests of amenity.

Lands south east of the Copelands Link Roundabout at the Comber Bypass

Discharge of Condition No. 13 of planning approval LA06/2019/0568/RM which states: 'Prior to the commencement of development, a phased landscape plan will be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council. This phased plan will show the landscaping of the site to be in general conformity with Stamped Approval Drawing Numbers 02 REV C, 06 REV C and 6D date stamped 24 February 2022. Reason: To ensure that the public open space provision and boundary details are completed in a timely matter in the interests of amenity.

Lands South East of the Copelands Link Roundabout at the Comber Bypass

Discharge of Condition 13 of approval LA06/2018/0997/RM which states 'Prior to the commencement of development, a phased landscape plan will be submitted to and agreed in writing with Council. This phased plan will show the landscaping of the site to be in general conformity with Stamped Approved Drawing Numbers 12 date stamped 07 September 2018 and 18 Rev C, date stamped 24 February 2022.'

7 Braddock Reach, Killinchy, BT23 6PY

Discharge of condition 12 of previously approved application LA06/2022/1239/F which states - No development shall take place on-site until the method of sewage and surface water 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 no adverse effect on the water environment. Statement dated 27/11/24 from Robert Gilmour Architects, Email from NIWater dated 27/11/24

3 Bar Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ

Relocation of boat store closer to house, 90° rotation to face shore

142 Bangor Road, Holywood, BT18 0EX

Reuse of an existing rooftop flagpole antenna, 3No new antennas, additional cabinet and associated ancillary works

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).

5 Carlston Avenue Holywood BT18 0NF

Vehicular and pedestrian access onto Invergourie Road.

78 Ardmillan Crescent, Newtownards, BT23 4PN

Single storey rear extension and level access to front

18 Lisbane Road, Comber, BT23 6AE

Storey-and-a-half side and rear extension (Renewal of LA06/2021/0466/F)