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196 in the last 90 days55 in the last 3028 in the last 1492% approveddecisions typically take 118 days

Source: Ards and North Down Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 379 · received or decided in the last 90 days

1 Sixth Avenue, Bay Lands, Bangor, BT20 5JU
Raised patio to rear with 2m-high privacy screen (part retrospective)
PendingFullReceived 23 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0968/F
78 Copeland Crescent, Comber, BT23 5HZ
Single-storey side extension and access ramps
PendingFullReceived 23 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0948/F
Lands at High Bangor Road, Donaghadee - immediately opposite and South of Rocklyn Avenue, Rocklyn Lane and Rocklyn Drive, immediately East and SE of Montgomery Meadows, and immediately north & NW of Donaghadee Rugby Club Playing Fields.
Discount foodstore with associated parking, plant equipment, access to High Bangor Road, landscaping and site works to include drainage, retaining wall and alterations to ground levels. Uncontrolled pedestrian crossings on High Bangor Road. Footpaths across the site frontage.
PendingFullReceived 23 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0904/F
6 Manse Road, Kircubbin, Newtownards, BT22 1AL
Replacement dwelling
PendingFullReceived 22 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0933/F
Cordner, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA.
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
PendingDischarge of ConditionReceived 22 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0956/DC

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Ards and North Down Borough Council received?

Ards and North Down Borough Council received 1,696 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Ards and North Down Borough Council take to decide applications?

Ards and North Down Borough Council takes an average of 118 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Ards and North Down Borough Council?

Ards and North Down Borough Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Ards and North Down Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Ards and North Down Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Ards and North Down Borough Council planning portal.

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Ards and North Down Borough Council is a local authority in Northern Ireland, formed on 1 April 2015 through the merger of Ards Borough Council and North Down Borough Council. The council began operating as a shadow authority ahead of its official establishment, following the first elections held on 22 May 2014. This council oversees planning applications and development within the borough, making it a key resource for anyone researching planning matters in the area.

The council area encompasses 34 towns and villages, including Bangor and Newtownards. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Ards and North Down Borough Council received 1,696 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 118 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,160), outline applications (88). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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