Planning application
161-163 Dromore Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6JA
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Alterations to existing Diner (161) and Service Station Shop (163) involving Internal refits to both buildings to accommodate new franchisees. External alterations to both buildings including alterations to existing entrances, formation of a new entrance to No163, addition of feature panelling external wall treatment to both buildings, construction of an access ramp and complimentary steps to No 161.
As published by the council, reference LA05/2026/0693/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA05/2026/0693/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Consultation Open
- Received
- 31 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 31 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Hillsborough
- Postcode
- BT26 6JA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Aug 2026
Received by Lisburn and Castlereagh
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3 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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22 Sep 2026
Status changed to Consultation Open
Previously Valid.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 26 October 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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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
11 documents on file for this application
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