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Planning applications in BT18

We hold 315 planning applications for the BT18 postcode area, 152 of them submitted in the past year. 95% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 82 days. The area is covered by Ards and North Down, Belfast, Armagh Banbridge Craigavon.

315
applications held
152
in the past year
95%
approved
82 days
median decision

Towns and villages in BT18

Councils covering BT18

Ards and North Down (308)Belfast (5)Armagh Banbridge Craigavon (1)Lisburn and Castlereagh (1)

Recent applications in BT18

Pending
Full
17 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0847/F
5 Old Quay Road, Holywood, BT18 0AAArds and North Down

Two-storey extension to front; Single-storey extension to rear.

Pending
Non-Material Change
17 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0850/NMC
17 Demesne Park, Holywood, BT18 9NEArds and North Down

Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2025/0587/F to replace stainless steel flue with brick chimney.

Pending
Full
15 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0801/F
Immediately West of 14 Ardavon Glen Road, Holywood, BT18 0FDArds and North Down

Two Storey Detached Dwelling with Landscaping Improvements & associated siteworks

Pending
Full
14 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0841/F
33 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BPArds and North Down

Two-storey extension to side and rear; Single-storey extension to rear; Single-storey detached garage in side garden.

Pending
Full
11 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0833/F
48 Princess Gardens, Holywood, BT18 0PWArds and North Down

Single-storey first-floor extension to side.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
10 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0830/LBC
Flat 2, 71 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BPArds and North Down

Replacement of oil boiler with gas boiler; New gas pipe and gas boiler flue.

Pending
Full
8 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0642/F
Section of the North Down Coastal Path, located approximately 50m NE of 117 Station Road and approximately 130m East of Seahill Waste Water Treatment Works, running along the northern boundary of Royal Belfast Golf Club, Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP.Ards and North Down

Improvements to the existing North Down Coastal Path, comprising path widening (to a maximum width of approximately 3 metres), new asphalt surfacing, installation of timber edging and associated environmental enhancement works.

Pending
Full
3 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0786/F
2 Old Cultra Road, Holywood, BT18 0AEArds and North Down

Demotion of rear return with erection of single storey rear-side extension. Conversion of garden shed to garden room. External refurbishment including replacement windows.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
3 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0796/LBC
10 Glen Road, Holywood, BT18 0HBArds and North Down

Two additional windows within the extension.

Pending
Full
30 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0788/F
5 Kintyre Avenue Holywood BT18 0LYArds and North Down

Single-storey extensions and new windows to front and side.

Pending
Full
26 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0751/F
Crangarra, 3 Ailsa Road, Holywood, BT18 0ASArds and North Down

Two-storey, and single-storey,rear extensions and two-storey linked annex/garage to rear (including demolition of rear return and outbuilding)

Pending
Full
24 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0762/F
64 Princess Gardens, Holywood, BT18 0PWArds and North Down

Single-storey extension to side (demolition of garage)

Pending
Full
21 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0748/F
69 Whinney Hill, Holywood, BT18 0HGArds and North Down

Dwelling and garage - Change of house type to that previously approved under application LA06/2021/0802/F (retrospective)

Pending
Section 54 Application
18 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0702/S54
29 Seafront Road Holywood BT18 0BBArds and North Down

Demolition of existing dwelling and garage, construction of a two storey replacement dwelling with single storey integral garage and sun terrace at first floor level, detached garden sunroom and associated site works: Variation of Condition 3 of Planning Approval LA06/2023/1960/F regarding design, materials and finishes. [Full details of the description are on the Planning Portal]

Pending
Listed Building Consent
18 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0753/LBC
4 Tudor Park Holywood BT18 0NXArds and North Down

Demolition and replacement of first floor internal solid wall with a timber and plaster-boarded stud wall. Levelling of existing floor on both sides of replacement wall and redecoration and reinstatement of existing decorative feature.

Pending
Full
13 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0749/F
15 Lochinver Avenue,Holywood, BT18 0NQArds and North Down

Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation (including new door/windows)

Pending
Section 54 Application
12 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0723/S54
11 Larch Hill, Holywood, BT18 0JNArds and North Down

Replacement dwelling and garage including site works. Variation of condition 2 of previous approval LA06/2024/0968/F (obscure glazing). (Full description available on Planning Portal).

Permitted
Full
12 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0736/F
2 Glenview Road, Holywood, BT18 0PUArds and North Down

Single-storey extension to rear and side

Pending
Listed Building Consent
12 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0744/LBC
3 Clanbrassil Terrace, Cultra, BT18 0APArds and North Down

works within the curtilage of a listed building - sunken terrace (retrospective)

Withdrawn
Non-Material Change
10 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0733/NMC
10 Glen Road, Holywood, BT18 0HB Ards and North Down

Two additional windows to the west elevation.

Pending
Full
5 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0686/F
Boyd Memorial Hall, 30 Ballymiscaw Road, Holywood, BT18 9RRArds and North Down

Conversion and extension of Memorial Hall to dwelling & inclusion of farmland to form new residential curtilage

Permitted
Full
5 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0697/F
15 Demesne Park, Holywood, BT18 9NEArds and North Down

Single-storey extensions to front and rear; First-floor extension to side (above garage); (Amendments to LA06/2024/0234/F).

Pending
Full
5 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0717/F
6 Whinney Hill, Holywood, BT18 0HWArds and North Down

2No. dwellings, integral garages & 2m high boundary wall.

Pending
Discharge of Condition
4 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0711/DC
Former Redburn Primary School Old Holywood Road, Holywood, BT18 9QHArds and North Down

Discharge of Condition 9 of Planning Approval LA06/2022/1072/F hich states: “No site works of any nature or development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work has been prepared by a qualified archaeologist, submitted by the applicant and approved in writing by the Council 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.”

Permitted
Full
4 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0683/F
25 Creighton's Green Road, Holywood, BT18 0HQArds and North Down

Two-storey domestic outbuilding (for workshop/gym/artist's studio) with balcony, including demolition of garage and all associated works

Pending
Non-Material Change
3 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0675/NMC
5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HSArds and North Down

Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include: Main House - Omit one utility room window and reduce the height to 3 other windows and reduce the height of the garage workshop window on the north-west elevation. Garden studio - relocated on site, a modest increase in plan.

Pending
Full
3 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0682/F
18 Church Avenue, Holywood, BT18 9BJArds and North Down

Two-storey rear extension;raised patio to rear (amended proposal)

Pending
Listed Building Consent
28 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0681/LBC
7 Station Road, holywood, BT18 0DAArds and North Down

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

Pending
Outline
24 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0657/O
Land to the rear of No 24 Glen Road, Craigavad, BT18 0HBArds and North Down

Dwelling & Garage

Pending
Full
23 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0664/F
1 Torgrange, Holywood, BT18 0NGArds and North Down

Garden room to front (along northern boundary) for ancillary accommodation (amended wording)

Pending
Reserved Matters
22 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0666/RM
Land 50m NE of 9 Carney Hill Holywood Bt18 0JRArds and North Down

Dwelling

Pending
Full
21 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0653/F
65 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BXArds and North Down

Single-storey rear/side extension

Pending
Reserved Matters
15 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0582/RM
Lands immediately adjacent and North of 31 Creighton's Green Road, Holywood, BT18 0HQArds and North Down

Dwelling on a farm

Pending
Full
10 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0602/F
175 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9RNArds and North Down

Replacement two storey detached dwelling, existing entrance maintained

Pending
Full
8 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0569/F
Land to the rear of 10 Croft Road, Holywood, BT18 0PBArds and North Down

Dwelling & detached garage. Demolition of garage to create new access to Croft Road (Change of House Type to approval LA06/2023/2072/F, to include repositioning of dwelling and raising FFL)

Permitted
Small
Full
7 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0622/S54
Land immediately SW of No 215 Old Holywood Road Holywood BT18 9QSArds and North Down

Proposed dwelling. Removal of condition 8 of Planning Approval LA06/2026/0269/RM [method of sewage disposal](Full Description available on Planning Portal).

Permitted
Full
3 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0573/F
23 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BPArds and North Down

Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation; two-storey extension to side; single-storey orangery to rear.

Pending
Full
1 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0604/F
33 Cultra Avenue, Holywood, BT18 0AYArds and North Down

Two storey detached dwelling (accessed from Cultra Avenue)

Permitted
Small
Full
29 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0588/F
57 Demesne Road, Holywood, BT18 9EXArds and North Down

First-floor glazed rear extension

Pending
Small
Full
25 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0568/F
73 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BPArds and North Down

Single storey side extension and detached double garage

Withdrawn
Listed Building Consent
24 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0579/LBC
Shore Road Dental Practice 32 Shore Road, Holywood, BT18 9HXArds and North Down

To replace a selection of the existing doors with new fire doors

Refused
Small
Non Material Change
23 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0572/NMC
5 Tarawood, Holywood, BT18 0HSArds and North Down

Non-material change to previous approval LA06/2023/2406/F to include omission of 1no. window on northwest elevation, reduction in height of 3no. windows on northwest elevation and relocation of garden room.

Pending
Small
Full
19 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0563/F
243 Bangor Road, Seahill, Holywood, BT18 0JQArds and North Down

Single storey rear extension, replacement gable walls with modifications to windows and doors.

Pending
Small
Full
18 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0535/F
2b The Esplanade, Holywood, BT18 9JGArds and North Down

First floor extension to rear. Balcony to rear and front. External enclosed staircase and external alterations.

Permitted
Small
Full
17 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0539/F
11 Elizabeth Road, Holywood, BT18 0PLArds and North Down

Single-storey extension to front; alterations to balcony at rear (amended description)

Pending
Small
Full
12 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0510/F
195m NW of 21 Creightons Green Road, Holywood, BT18 0HQArds and North Down

Dwelling on a farm

Pending
Small
Non Material Change
11 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0521/NMC
160 High Street, Holywood, BT18 9HTArds and North Down

Non material change to dwellings Site 21(HT-C1(h) as approved under LA06/2020/0823/F. Sites 21 - HT-C1(h) - Minor internal alterations. External elevations generally as approved. Single storey bay window on front elevation changing to two storey, originally approved as single storey. Rear sunroom as approved increased in depth by 950mm.

Pending
Small
Full
11 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0501/F
2 Twiselside, Holywood, BT18 9DZArds and North Down

Demolition and replacement of single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Conservation Area Consent
11 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0502/DCA
2 Twiselside, Holywood, BT18 9DZArds and North Down

Demolition and replacement of single storey rear extension

Permitted
Small
Full
10 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0499/F
12 Woodcroft Park Holywood BT18 0PSArds and North Down

Single-storey rear extension; conversion of garage to living space; raised decking; bay window to front.