Planning applications near Longlands

• 2 no. illuminated shop signs on front and side elevation

  22A Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7BY

  Pending
  Received 28 Oct 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0989/A4.35 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Discharge of Condition 4 of previously approved application LA06/2025/1089/F which states - 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 2. These measures shall be implemented and a final archaeological report shall be submitted to ANDBC within 12 months of the completion of archaeological site works, or as otherwise agreed in writing with ANDBC. Reason: to ensure that the results of archaeological works are appropriately analysed and disseminated and the excavation archive is prepared to a suitable standard for deposition Archaeological Testing Report proposed development works at Cordners, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards BT23 4DA. Planning Ref: LA06/2025/1089/F License No: AE/2026/144

  Cordner, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA.

  Pending
  Received 19 Oct 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0956/DC4.09 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Single-storey side extension and access ramps

  78 Copeland Crescent, Comber, BT23 5HZ

  Pending
  Received 18 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0948/F1.96 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Single storey side & rear extension; level access to side

  31 Dromena Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 4PX

  Pending
  Received 15 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0947/F3.6 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Single-storey extension to rear, alterations to existing sunroom, raised patio and steps at rear.

  25 Londonderry Avenue, Comber, BT23 5ES

  Pending
  Received 14 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0943/F3.6 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 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 6 (units 42-49 and 75-82)

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

  Pending
  Received 11 Oct 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0924/DC3.73 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Loft conversion (inc. front dormer and rear velux)

  2 Korona Park, Newtownards, BT23 4BU

  Pending
  Received 08 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0921/F4.85 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Single dwelling, access, parking and associated landscaping

  Lands at 115 Belfast Road, Comber

  Pending
  Received 07 Oct 2026OutlineLA06/2026/0917/RM3.52 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Storage, display & distribution warehouse. (Use Class B4)

  Lands approx 20m South/South East of 18a Drumhirk Road, Comber, BT23 5YL

  Pending
  Received 06 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0911/F3.76 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 2 illuminated shop signs, 1 illuminated projecting sign, 2 illuminated digital signs and 10 vinyl signs.

  39 HIgh Street, Newtownards, BT23 7HS.

  Pending
  Received 04 Oct 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0906/A4.02 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Change-of-use from dwelling to short-term holiday let accommodation. (Amended Description)

  13 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NN

  Approved
  Received 29 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0899/F3.79 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 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.

  47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear), Newtownards, BT23 7NX

  Approved
  Received 28 Sept 2026HeritageLA06/2026/0894/LBC3.85 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 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.

  47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear), Newtownards, BT23 7NX

  Approved
  Received 28 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0895/F3.85 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Garden Room for use as physiotherapy studio

  The Old School House, 1 Tullynakill Road, Newtownards, BT23 6EJ

  Pending
  Received 23 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0888/F4.37 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 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)

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

  Pending
  Received 22 Sept 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0873/DC3.73 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Two storey rear extension and first floor side opaque window.

  45 Abbeydale Park, Newtownards, BT23 8RE

  Pending
  Received 21 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0874/F4.81 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Single-storey detached garage to front (retrospective).

  95F Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7BZ

  Approved
  Received 20 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0864/F4.71 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Non-material change to LA06/2018/0997/RM comprising omission of garden rooms, bays and decorative detailing and minor amendments to fenestration and external finishes on Plots 266-315 and 327-352

  Lands to the South of Newtownards Road and to the SW of Little Enler Crescent and to the NW of Little Enler Place, Comber

  Pending
  Received 20 Sept 2026AmendmentLA06/2026/0875/NMC1.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 1 Other - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

  Land at North Road, Newtownards to support directions to business premises located at 141 Quarry Heights, Newtownards, BT23 7SZ

  Approved
  Received 17 Sept 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0856/A4.78 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall.

  43 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DX.

  Pending
  Received 08 Sept 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0821/A4.11 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall.

  43 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DX.

  Pending
  Received 08 Sept 2026HeritageLA06/2026/0823/LBC4.11 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Installation of storage container on concrete slab for secure file storage, with covered canopy to existing mental health unit.

  Mental Health Outpatients Centre Ards Community Hospital Church Street Newtownards BT23 4AS

  Approved
  Received 08 Sept 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0824/F4.03 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Machinery store for farm equipment

  60m North of 92 Bowtown Road, Newtownards, BT23 8SL

  Pending
  Received 01 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0797/F4.81 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 5no. Dwellings (Change of House Type A to that approved under LA06/2024/0926/F).

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

  Approved
  Received 31 Aug 2026Decided 08 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0795/F4.18 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 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

  Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA

  Approved with conditions
  Received 24 Aug 2026Decided 08 Oct 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0780/DC4.08 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Conversion and alteration to barn to form extension (via new link).

  9 Ballygraffan Road, Comber, BT23 5NB

  Approved
  Received 19 Aug 2026Decided 28 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0770/F3.13 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• NMC to approval LA06/2023/2042/F. Reposition of dwelling (Site No.3) approx 3 meters East

  18-20 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EB

  Approved
  Received 18 Aug 2026Decided 08 Oct 2026AmendmentLA06/2026/0764/NMC4.35 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Glamping accomodation and ancillary facilities (retention of existing buildings and one additional shepherds hut)

  Lands 200m SE of 110 Kempstones Road Newtownards

  Pending
  Received 12 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0747/F4.66 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Single storey rear extension and new drive way.

  1 Burnreagh Drive, Newtownards, BT23 8UF

  Pending
  Received 11 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0742/F4.07 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Discharge of Condition 24 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1476/F which states - No development activity, including ground preparation or vegetation clearance, shall take place until a Badger Mitigation Plan (BMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The approved BMP shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, and all works on site shall conform to the approved BMP, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Council. As a minimum the BMP shall include the following: a) Details of updated surveys for badgers; b) Provision of 25m buffers between all development activity and all retained badger setts; c) Details of wildlife corridors to allow movement of badgers to and from setts and/or foraging areas; d) Details of appropriate fencing to protect badgers and their setts/wildlife corridors; e) Details of appropriate measures to protect badgers from harm during the construction phase; f) Details of the appointment of a competent ecologist to oversee the implementation of badger mitigation measures during the construction phase, including their roles, responsibilities and timing of visits. A Badger Mitigation Plan (BMP)

  Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

  Pending
  Received 07 Aug 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0729/DC4.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• New Coffee Pod (Retrospective) Temporary Permission Requested (Amended Description)

  Vacant Land Adjacent to 11 The Square Comber

  Approved
  Received 06 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0724/F2.8 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Housing development comprising 22no. units - retention of units in non-compliance with condition 18 of LA06/2023/2222/F regarding long-term management / maintenance of communal open space.

  Lands at 111 Quarry Heights and 24 North Road, Newtownards, BT23 7AN

  Approved
  Received 05 Aug 2026Decided 08 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0718/F4.9 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Change of use from agricultural sheds to funeral church and associated catering rooms including extension, glazed linkage (as per approval LA06/2022/0373/F). Single storey building for funeral business, office and headstone display, wash bay and associated carparking

  Approximately 60m NW of 31a Ballygowan Road, Comber, Newtownards

  Approved
  Received 02 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0693/F4.38 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Dormer at front; Roof light at rear.

  40 Heathermount Court, Comber, BT23 5NT

  Approved
  Received 27 Jul 2026Decided 01 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0680/F3.75 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Ground-floor extension to garage

  140 Belfast Road Comber BT23 5JN

  Approved
  Received 20 Jul 2026Decided 17 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0661/F4.02 km from centreArds and North Down council
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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."

  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

  Approved with conditions
  Received 19 Jul 2026Decided 24 Aug 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0656/DC3.73 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Single-storey side extension; ramped access at rear. New vehicular access

  10 Dromena Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 4PX

  Approved
  Received 07 Jul 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0630/F3.64 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Erection of Youth Hub with roof mounted solar panels and reconfiguration of parking area (Removal of existing Church youth hub)

  Movilla Abbey Church, 63 Movilla Road, Newtownards, BT23 8EZ

  Pending
  Received 29 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0598/F4.68 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Single-storey extensions to front and side; balcony to side; first-floor extension with dormers front and rear; first-floor gable windows (amended proposal).

  16 Hillcrest Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7AW

  Approved
  Received 25 Jun 2026Decided 08 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0584/F4.66 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Housing development comprising 22no. residential units with associated access, parking, landscaping and ancillary works. Removal of Condition 18 of Planning Approval LA06/2023/2222/F [Maintenance Plan] (Full proposal description available on Planning Portal).

  Lands at 111 Quarry Heights and 24 North Road Newtownards BT23 7AN

  Withdrawn
  Received 25 Jun 2026Decided 05 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0591/S544.9 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• 2no. detached dwellings and garages (Change of housetype and amended layout from previous approval ref LA06/2023/1713/F)

  Lands East of 9/10 Turnstone and South of 11-23 Lapwing Park, Newtownards, BT23 8GE

  Approved
  Received 24 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0581/F3.5 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 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.

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

  Refused
  Received 23 Jun 2026Decided 12 Aug 2026AmendmentLA06/2026/0574/NMC4.18 km from centreArds and North Down council
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• Discharge of condition 23 or previously approved application LA06/2021/1476/F which states: A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council prior to the commencement of development or ground preparation or vegetation clearance. The CEMP shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, and all works on site shall conform to the approved CEMP, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Council. The CEMP shall include details of: a) All mitigation detailed in Document 4: Outline CEMP (updated March 2024) and Document 5: Pond Restoration and Newt Mitigation Plan (updated August 2024); b) Construction methodology and timings of works; c) Pollution Prevention Plan; including suitable buffers between the location of all construction works, storage of excavated spoil and construction materials, any refuelling, storage of oil/fuel, concrete mixing and washing areas and any watercourses or surface drains present on or adjacent to the site; d) Site Drainage Management Plan; including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul water disposal and silt management measures; e) Environmental Emergency Plan; f) Final Protected Species Management and Lighting Plan; g) Final Pond Restoration and Newt Mitigation Plan including timetable for implementation of pond restoration works.

  Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

  Pending
  Received 23 Jun 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0575/DC4.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• First-floor front extension; single-storey extension to side; window on first-floor (Amended Description)

  14 Teal Rocks, Newtownards, BT23 8GL

  Approved
  Received 15 Jun 2026Decided 09 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0546/F3.74 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Discharge of Condition 27 & 28 from approval LA06/2021/1476/F - 27. 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 been approved in writing by the Council. 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. 28. No site works of any nature or development shall take place other than in accordance with the programme of archaeological work approved under condition 27. Reason: To ensure that archaeological remains within the application site are properly identified and protected or appropriately recorded Discharge of Condition 27 and 28 A programme of archaeological work approved under condition 27 to discharge condition 28. It has been found out analysis was done on this site in 2017 and archaeological works are not required.

  Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

  Approved with conditions
  Received 11 Jun 2026Decided 06 Aug 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0526/DC4.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Discharge of Condition 12 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states:- No residential units shall be occupied until a Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Council in writing. The plan shall set out the period of the plan, long term objectives, management responsibilities, performance measures and maintenance schedules for all areas of landscaping and open space. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved in perpetuity. Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan Condition and Discharge of Condition 13. which states:- The long term management and maintenance of the open space, as indicated in blue on Drawing No. 19 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 part of the development hereby permitted Radius Housing letter

  Lands to the rear of Nos. 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  Approved with conditions
  Received 10 Jun 2026Decided 15 Jul 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0516/DC2.9 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Discharge of Condition 29 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1476/F which states: 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 27. 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. Submitting a POW report which states discovery that there was an archaeological evaluation carried out in 2017 across the site which didn’t encounter any archaeology. This should mean no further archaeological works are required on site

  Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

  Approved with conditions
  Received 10 Jun 2026Decided 01 Sept 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0522/DC4.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Discharge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states - Prior to the occupation of the proposed development, a Verification Report shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the Pentland Macdonald report; Contamination Assessment and remediation strategy, Castle Lane, Comber referenced PM19- 1137 and dated December 20219 have been implemented. The Verification Report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and that the site is now fit for end-use (Residential with Plant Uptake). It must demonstrate that the identified potential pollutant linkages are effectively broken. The Verification Report shall be in accordance with current guidance and best practice. In particular, this Verification Report must demonstrate that: • The final site layout including areas of hardstandlng, gardens and soft landscaped areas are as specified in the Site Plan Proposed Drawing No. 03A. • The emplacement of capping layers across gardens and landscaped areas is as specified: In garden areas- 1m capping layer comprising a capillary break layer of a minimum of 300mm of granular material; overlain by 700mm of clean subsoil and topsoil and in soft landscaped areas- the emplacement of a 0.5m thick capping layer of glean gravel/ subsoil topsoil. All material used in the capping layers must be demonstrably proven suitable for use. • Gas protection measures have been installed in line with a Characteristic Situation 2 scenario which attain a gas protection score of 3.5 (Table 4, B88485) and shall include two or more of the following measures: • Concrete floor slabs; • A proprietary gas resistant membrane installed across the entire footprint of the buildings; • A passively ventilated under floor void. The verification of the gas protection measures shall follow CIRIA C735 Good Practice on the testing and verification of protection systems for buildings against hazardous ground gases. Information Submitted: Verification Report

  Lands to the rear of 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  Approved with conditions
  Received 10 Jun 2026Decided 20 Jul 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0523/DC2.9 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Discharge of Condition for previous approval LA06/2021/1476/F - Condition 16 -In the event that piling is required, no development or piling work shall commence on this site until a piling risk assessment, undertaken in full accordance with the methodology contained within the Environment Agency document on "Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention", has been submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council. All piling methods shall be in accordance with the agreed risk assessment. Discharge of condition no.16 - Piling risk assessment, undertaken in full accordance with the methodology contained within the Environment Agency document on "Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention"

  Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

  Approved with conditions
  Received 10 Jun 2026Decided 02 Aug 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0525/DC4.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Change of Use from Retail (Class A1) to Fitness Studio (Ground Floor) and Sports Therapy/Massage Room (First Floor).

  201 Mill Street, Newtownards, BT23 4LN

  Approved
  Received 09 Jun 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0508/F3.87 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Discharge of Condition 20 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1476/F which states:- Prior to the occupation of any dwelling, details of the proposed phased implementation of hard and soft landscaping works must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. The hard and soft landscaping works shall be implemented in accordance with the details and timings agreed in the approved phasing plan. Phase plan to show when we plan to have landscaped areas completed

  Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

  Approved with conditions
  Received 09 Jun 2026Decided 15 Jul 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0512/DC4.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Proposed extension to existing warehouse premises together with 2 no. proposed additional warehouse units.

  11 Jubilee Road, Newtownards, BT23 4YH

  Pending
  Received 08 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0503/F3.3 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Discharge of condition 27 of Planning Approval LA06/2021/1476/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 been approved in writing by the Council. 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.

  Lands to the NW of Kiltonga Industrial Estate SW of Belfast Road and South of Milecross Road Newtownards

  Withdrawn
  Received 06 Jun 2026Decided 24 Jun 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0496/DC4.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 6 No. of shipping containers for Class A1 use and associated works for meanwhile use (temporary permission for 5 years)

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

  Approved
  Received 04 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0491/F4.19 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Site for 1 no dwelling

  Lands 30m to East of 31G Ballygowan Road, Comber, BT23 5PG

  Approved
  Received 03 Jun 2026OutlineLA06/2026/0485/O4.34 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Dwelling on a farm with domestic garage (amended drawing)

  55m NW of 26 Drumhirk Road, Comber, BT23 5LY

  Approved
  Received 02 Jun 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026OutlineLA06/2026/0478/RM3.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Residential development comprising 16no. dwellings, and associated site works, with access off Messines Road

  Lands immediately North of 17-29 Camborne Park, 38-54 Camborne Park and 10-18 Camborne View, Newtownards

  Pending
  Received 19 May 2026OutlineLA06/2026/0442/O2.96 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Single storey rear extension with level access.

  33 Lenamore Park, Newtownards, BT23 8NL

  Approved
  Received 10 May 2026Decided 16 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0405/F3.97 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Proposed erection of 18 no. apartments across 2 no. blocks with associated access, parking and landscaping works

  Lands at Enler Village, Comber, approximately 25m south of No’s 31 - 40 Little Enler Green, BT23 5FB and approximately 20m east of No’s 1 - 15 Little Enler Gardens, BT23 5UX

  Pending
  Received 10 May 2026FullLA06/2026/0408/F1.66 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Free standing traditional 48 sheet advertisement hoarding

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

  Approved
  Received 06 May 2026Decided 30 Sept 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0391/A3.68 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 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.

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

  Approved with conditions
  Received 06 May 2026Decided 10 Jun 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0400/DC3.73 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• New entrance lobby extension, replacement external windows and doors, new solar panels to roof and internal refurbishment of existing church facilities

  First Comber Presbyterian Church Hall, 65-67 High Street, Comber, BT23 5HJ

  Approved
  Received 05 May 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0386/F3.04 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 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.

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

  Approved
  Received 29 Apr 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0374/F3.94 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 1no. shipping container to be used as self-tanning booth (Sui Generis use class) and 1no. retrospective self-service parcel collection unit (Amended Plans/Description)

  Directly North of 61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5DY

  Approved
  Received 24 Apr 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026FullLA06/2026/0354/F2.97 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Installation of a digital advertisement display to the south elevation

  22A Bangor Road Newtownards BT23 7BY

  Withdrawn
  Received 22 Apr 2026Decided 05 Aug 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0341/A4.35 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• External alterations and change of use and subdivision of hot food takeaway to create separate hot food takeaway unit and barber shop unit

  22 Bangor Road Newtownards BT23 7BY

  Pending
  Received 22 Apr 2026FullLA06/2026/0342/F4.35 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 2 Digital signs

  Comber Pharmacy, 4 The Square, Comber, BT23 5DT

  Approved
  Received 22 Apr 2026Decided 08 Jul 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0346/A2.78 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Access laneway to lands directly North of No. 31G Ballygowan Road

  Lands immediately to the north of 31G Ballygowan Road, comber, Newtownards, BT23 5PG

  Approved
  Received 16 Apr 2026Decided 10 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0324/F4.37 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Front door widening and removal of front door canopy

  14 Laburnum Drive, Comber, BT23 5WG

  Approved
  Received 14 Apr 2026Decided 14 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0320/F2.08 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Increase of ridge height: dormers front and rear; retaining wall and detached garage to rear

  39 Crawfordsburn Road Newtownards BT23 4EA

  Approved
  Received 13 Apr 2026Decided 02 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0310/F4.85 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Single-storey rear extension

  3 West Green Newtownards BT23 4PQ

  Approved
  Received 13 Apr 2026Decided 05 Jul 2026FullLA06/2026/0312/F3.54 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 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

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

  Approved with conditions
  Received 12 Apr 2026Decided 25 May 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0307/DC3.73 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 1no. Digital sign

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

  Approved
  Received 12 Apr 2026Decided 20 Jul 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0311/A3.9 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Farm shop (1 no Container)

  35 Ringcreevy Road, Comber, BT23 5JR

  Approved
  Received 09 Apr 2026FullLA06/2026/0306/F1.04 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Site for Farm dwelling and domestic garage

  Approx 50m South of 71 Newtownards Road, Comber, BT23 5LB

  Approved
  Received 08 Apr 2026Decided 29 Jul 2026OutlineLA06/2026/0304/O1.3 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Erection of 20 dwellings (renewal of outline approval LA06/2016/0253/O). Variation of Condition 11 of planning permission LA06/2023/2277/O to amend the remediation and verification requirements to prior to occupation, to reflect the Updated Remediation Strategy dated March 2026. (Full proposal description available on the NI Planning Portal).

  66 Castle Lane, Comber, BT23 5EB

  Approved
  Received 01 Apr 2026Decided 14 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0285/S543.03 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Non material change to approved scheme to incorporate site specific amendments, including; - Minor updates to position and size of specific openings (windows & doors) within houses and apartments - Minor alterations to arrangement of materials within approved elevations (extent of coverage only - no change from approved palette) - Removal of - Minor updates to site arrangements to capture small on-site variations

  Lands to the rear of Nos. 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  Approved
  Received 30 Mar 2026Decided 18 Aug 2026AmendmentLA06/2026/0270/NMC2.9 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Single storey rear extension.

  10 Bristol Park, Newtownards, BT23 4RH

  Approved
  Received 27 Mar 2026Decided 09 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0258/F2.65 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Single storey rear extension.

  47 Scrabo Road, Newtownards, BT23 4NW

  Approved
  Received 26 Mar 2026Decided 25 May 2026FullLA06/2026/0253/F3.74 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Aeroplane hangar (amended plans).

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

  Approved
  Received 15 Mar 2026Decided 09 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0222/F2.7 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Porch, 1m fence to the side and conversion of attached garage into living space

  2 Meadow Brook Comber BT23 5ED

  Approved
  Received 14 Mar 2026Decided 02 Aug 2026FullLA06/2026/0221/F3.1 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 1x illuminated Shop sign

  20 Bridge Street Link, Comber, BT23 5YH

  Approved
  Received 11 Mar 2026Decided 25 Mar 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0214/A2.69 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Replacement of ground-floor window with patio doors and raised platform to the side

  2 Victoria Road Newtownards BT23 7EE

  Approved
  Received 08 Mar 2026Decided 10 May 2026FullLA06/2026/0203/F4.59 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Demolition of garage and rear return. Two-storey side extension with flat roof projection along front elevation, re-rendering, solar panels to front and associated external works

  15 Manse Park, Newtownards, BT23 4TN

  Approved
  Received 05 Mar 2026Decided 05 Jul 2026FullLA06/2026/0191/F4.26 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Single storey extension to side/rear and level access to rear

  38 Ardnavalley Avenue Comber BT23 5WW

  Approved
  Received 04 Mar 2026Decided 28 Apr 2026FullLA06/2026/0186/F2.58 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Retention of existing dwelling, garage and logstore.

  19 Ballydrain Road Comber BT23 5SR

  Approved
  Received 03 Mar 2026FullLA06/2026/0183/F2.62 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Extension of domestic curtilage and erection of fence (retrospective)

  21 Cambourne Park Newtownards BT23 4WE

  Approved
  Received 02 Mar 2026Decided 21 Jul 2026FullLA06/2026/0179/F2.93 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 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 to South of Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, situated within bawn wall and bounded by canal, Newtownards

  Approved with conditions
  Received 23 Feb 2026Decided 30 Mar 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0163/DC3.73 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Two storey side extension

  3 Heron Lodge Newtownards BT23 8WQ

  Approved
  Received 23 Feb 2026Decided 21 Apr 2026FullLA06/2026/0165/F4.98 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 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 Nos 37-77 Court Street and Nos 1-11 Canal Row, Newtownards, BT23

  Approved
  Received 16 Feb 2026Decided 09 Jun 2026FullLA06/2026/0137/S543.74 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• 1x Shop sign with trough light, 1x fascia sign with trough light and 1x digital screen

  61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5DY

  Approved
  Received 10 Feb 2026Decided 01 Jul 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0125/A2.97 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Change of use of 4 no existing farm outbuildings to Whiskey Distillery, Cask Storage, Bottling and Distribution (Additional Information Received - Biodiversity and bat roost assessment)

  88 Ballyrainey Road Newtownards BT23 5JU

  Approved
  Received 08 Feb 2026FullLA06/2026/0119/F3.9 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Two Infill Dwellings

  Lands between 102 and 108 Glen Road, Comber

  Pending
  Received 03 Feb 2026OutlineLA06/2026/0112/O4.74 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Discharge Condition 5 of LA06/2021/1220/F, which states: "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 3. These measures shall be implemented and a final archaeological report shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council within 12 months of the completion of archaeological site works, or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Council."

  Lands to the rear of Nos. 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EA

  Approved with conditions
  Received 29 Jan 2026Decided 26 Feb 2026ConditionsLA06/2026/0082/DC2.9 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Erection of Company Logo to front Elevation

  88 Ballyrainey Road, Newtownards, BT23 5JU

  Approved
  Received 29 Jan 2026AdvertisingLA06/2026/0083/A3.92 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Change of use of 4 no existing farm outbuildings to Whiskey Distillery, Cask Storage, Bottling and Distribution

  88 Ballyrainey Road, Newtownards, BT23 5JU

  Approved
  Received 29 Jan 2026HeritageLA06/2026/0084/LBC3.93 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Single storey rear extension with ramped access (Amended Drawings)

  86 Belfast Road, Comber, BT23 5QP

  Approved
  Received 28 Jan 2026Decided 21 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0075/F3.46 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Change of use from photographic studio to residential dwelling including single storey extensions to the rear and side, first floor windows to side and both gables (amended description)

  25 Bridge Street, Comber, BT23 5AT

  Approved
  Received 28 Jan 2026Decided 30 Sept 2026FullLA06/2026/0078/F2.64 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Change to approved LA06/2025/0866/F- new fire escape door to the side of narrower window on the bedroom extension and adjustment of ramp to suit.

  23 Abbot Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 8UL

  Approved
  Received 26 Jan 2026Decided 24 Feb 2026AmendmentLA06/2026/0070/NMC4.78 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →
• Non-Material Change to LA06/2023/2434/F to include: Amendment to tree planting locations and specifications

  Lands South of 37-77 Court Street Newtownards, BT23

  Refused
  Received 21 Jan 2026Decided 11 Feb 2026AmendmentLA06/2026/0058/NMC3.73 km from centreArds and North Down council
  Council record →On planit.org.uk →

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