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Planning applications in BT20

We hold 246 planning applications for the BT20 postcode area, 95 of them submitted in the past year. 99% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 71 days. The area is covered by Ards and North Down.

246
applications held
95
in the past year
99%
approved
71 days
median decision

Towns and villages in BT20

Councils covering BT20

Ards and North Down (246)

Recent applications in BT20

Pending
Full
24 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0803/F
Lands at Former Flagship Centre, Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5AUArds and North Down

Refurbishment (including external alterations, new entrance doors and recladding of existing building) and change of use of Flagship shopping centre from (Class A1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) retail uses, Class A2 financial and professional use, & sui generis food & beverage) to create ‘Marina Village’ a mixed use entertainment and leisure/recreational led scheme to include the following; • The provision of Class A1 shopping and Class A2 financial & professional services; • food & beverage uses (restaurants, public bar, hot food bars); • indoor family leisure uses; sports & recreation (indoor gym and padel courts); • Class B1(a) Offices; • Class D1 Community Uses – Class D1 (a) medical and healthcare provision, Class D1 (c) community centre; and • Creative start-up innovation units (Class B2 light industrial & Class D1 Community/Cultural Uses (to include D1 (c) community space, D1 (d) education and training & D1 (e) artwork display) and associated display and sale of goods (Class A1 (a) and A1 (e)

Pending
Outline
23 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0799/O
Rear of 40-42a Church Street, Bangor, BT20 3HYArds and North Down

Dwelling on lands to rear of 40-42a Church Street accessed via Croft Lane

Pending
Full
16 Sept 2026LA06/2026/0781/F
15a Morningside, Bangor, BT20 5PDArds and North Down

Replacement two storey dwelling - retention of dwelling in non-compliance with Condition 7 of approval LA06/2024/0726/F to allow retention of clear glazing to bedroom windows in lieu of obscure glazing.

Pending
Discharge of Condition
24 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0777/DC
Site of former Bangor Castle Leisure Centre Adjacent to 7 Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4BNArds and North Down

Discharge of Condition 8 of previously approved applicatio LA06/2019/1295/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 or a consent to discharge has been granted under the terms of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 and evidence of this is submitted to the Council. Northern Ireland Water: Final Response Correspondence

Permitted
Full
10 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0721/F
51 Donaghadee Road, Bangor BT20 4QY Ards and North Down

Roofspace conversion (inc. rear dormer, rooflights and gable window)

Pending
Full
10 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0688/F
8 Silverstream Crescent, Bangor, BT20 3NFArds and North Down

Single-storey extension to rear

Pending
Full
4 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0450/F
Ballyholme Yacht Club, 13 Seacliff Road, Bangor, BT20 5HTArds and North Down

Demolition and replacement of clubhouse and boathouse with 2 storey clubhouse with café, event space, first floor terrace, roof PV panels and a boathouse. Café bin store, battery store, Kayak store with petrol store. Resurfacing and widening of the existing Main Slipway. Closure and infilling of northern slipway to create hard-standing area. Installation of a rock armour revetment to the northern (full extent) and eastern wall (partial extent) of the North Boatyard. Demolition and reconstruction of existing finger jetty to create wider solid jetty, new slipway to the north of the solid jetty and underpinning of North boatyard wall. Reconfiguration of boat parking. Provision of landscaped courtyard. Relocation of vehicular and pedestrian access. Resurfacing and other ancillary works including alterations to existing ground levels.

Permitted
Full
3 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0701/F
20 Sandringham Drive, Bangor, BT20 5NAArds and North Down

Demolition of garage; Single-storey rear extension; Garage to rear; Alterations to access; Patio to side.

Pending
Full
2 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0690/F
58 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JBArds and North Down

Change of use from office to medical aesthetic practice (D1)

Pending
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2 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0691/A
58 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JBArds and North Down

1x Fascia Sign

Pending
Full
31 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0611/F
25 Hamilton Road Bangor BT20 4LFArds and North Down

Change of Use from dental surgery (B1) to residential (C1)

Permitted
Full
23 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0631/F
17 Maralin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 4RQArds and North Down

Single-storey side extension (facing road); enlarged rear dormer

Undecided
Proposal of Application Notice
21 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0660/PAN
St Columbanus College Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, BT20 5PUArds and North Down

Proposed upgrade of school facilities to include: new two storey school building (2,257 sqm) to provide modern science, drama and physical education space; and replacement of all-weather pitch with 3-G pitch.

Permitted
Full
21 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0644/F
31 Kensington Park, Bangor, BT20 3RFArds and North Down

Demolition of side integral garage with single storey rear extension.

Pending
Full
10 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0635/F
Seacourt Print Workshop 75 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5AFArds and North Down

Solar panel (roof mounted)

Pending
Listed Building Consent
10 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0636/LBC
Seacourt Print Workshop 75 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5AFArds and North Down

Solar panel roof mounted installation.

Permitted
Small
Full
7 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0621/F
90 Thornleigh Gardens, Bangor, BT20 4NPArds and North Down

Raised patio at rear

Pending
Small
Full
6 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0608/F
Shelleven House, 61 Princetown Road, Bangor, BT20 3TAArds and North Down

Change of use and extension of guesthouse to form 1no. dwelling house and 4no. apartments, with associated ancillary works & demolition.

Permitted
Small
Full
6 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0600/F
6a Maxwell Lane, Bangor, BT20 3RRArds and North Down

Retrospective change of use from 2 storey barn to dwelling, with external alterations to include rendered finish and additional fenestration (Amended Plan/Description)

Permitted
Full
1 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0566/F
3 Newtownards Road, Bangor, BT20 4BWArds and North Down

Boundary treatment to side (wall/fence/pillars) and hard landscaping (part retrospective)

Permitted
Full
26 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0480/F
Bangor Football & Athletic Club Ltd 1a Hawthorne Court, Bangor, BT20 3HRArds and North Down

New LED floodlight luminaires on existing masts. Consisting of the removal of the existing fittings, and fitting 4 new LED luminaire fittings on each of the existing 8 masts.

Permitted
Full
26 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0515/F
57 Ballyholme Esplanade, Bangor, BT20 5NJArds and North Down

Demolition of remaining internal and road fronting garage walls, new build double garage with first floor apartment above, within the curtilage of 57 Ballyholme Esplanade (renewal of approved application LA06/2021/0487/F)

Pending
Small
Full
24 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0571/F
84 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JBArds and North Down

Change of use from hot food takeaway to ground floor shop and two storey maisonette over, removal of rear lean-to store and minor elevational changes to provide entrance to maisonette (Renewal of Permission LA06/2019/0523/F)

Pending
Discharge of Condition
23 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0567/DC
Ward Park, Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LG Ards and North Down

Discharge of condition 2 of previously approved application LA06/2016/1108/F which states : All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans Drawing Nos. 08A and 09A bearing the date stamp 15 December 2020 and Drawing No. 10 bearing the date stamp 14 October 2016, and the appropriate British Standard or other recognised Codes of Practice and shall be retained thereafter. A specification detailing the timing for the implementation of hard and soft landscaping works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council prior to commencement of any works on the site. All l hard and soft landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the approved specification. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a high standard of landscape. Discharge of condition 7 of previously approved application LA06/2016/1108/F which states : A Final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved by the Council in writing prior to the commencement of any works on site. This final CEMP shall contain all the mitigation as described in the Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan completed by Doran Consulting, dated November 2019 and shall be implemented as approved during the construction phase to the satisfaction of the Council. Reason: To ensure that the appointed contractor is aware of and implements the appropriate environmental mitigation during improvements construction phase. Discharge of condition 11 of previously approved application LA06/2016/1108/F which states : A revised Noise Impact Assessment /Noise Management Plan for this development shall be submitted to and agreed by the Council in writing prior to any development works commencing on site. This report shall include: An assessment of the potential noise from construction activities which must have reference to BS 5228-1:2009+A1:2014 and include confirmation that the construction works will not exceed the Category A limit (65 dB LAeq daytime). An outline of the ongoing noise monitoring programme during all construction works, (including locations/ frequency) to verify compliance with the set levels. Details of all mitigation measures to control the construction noise from the site. The noise mitigation measures shall be implemented as approved during the construction phase to the satisfaction of the Council. Reason: In the interests of amenity.

Pending
Full
19 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0439/F
Eisenhower Pier, immediately West of 10-12 Seacliff Road Bangor BT20 5EYArds and North Down

Erection of art installation with associated lighting, hard standing, signage and site works

Permitted
Full
18 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0452/F
2 Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, BT20 5PNArds and North Down

Two and single-storey extension to rear with balcony above, alterations to front façade, and demolition of existing garage to be replaced with new two-storey side extension with integral garage (approved under LA06/2018/0618/F, with changes as proposed). Solar panels to the rear

Permitted
Small
Full
17 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0514/F
49 Donaghadee Road, Bangor, BT20 4QYArds and North Down

Demolition of rear return with erection of two storey rear extension with patio area.

Pending
Small
Outline
16 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0517/O
Lands immediately adjacent to & North of 28 Maxwell Road, Bangor, BT20 3SGArds and North Down

Detached two storey dwelling & garage in side garden

Permitted
Small
Full
16 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0505/F
50 Broadway, Bangor, BT20 4RGArds and North Down

Single-storey extension and pergola to rear, increased parking area and landscaping (including retaining walls)

Permitted
Small
Full
5 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0474/F
Age North Down & Ards, 24 Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LEArds and North Down

Change of use from Age NI North Down & Ards (Use Class A2) to single dwelling (Use Class C1 - Original Use). Amended Plan

Pending
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26 May 2026LA06/2026/0453/A
Bangor Football & Athletic Club Ltd,1a Hawthorne Court, Bangor, BT20 3HRArds and North Down

12x Hoarding Signs (Reterospective)

Pending
Full
26 May 2026LA06/2026/0456/F
5a Brompton Road, Bangor, BT20 3REArds and North Down

Extension to create 2nd floor (with balcony) and elevational alterations

Permitted
Full
14 May 2026LA06/2026/0388/F
274 Seacliff Road, Bangor, BT20 5HSArds and North Down

Two-storey extension to side and rear. New roof and alterations to entrance (wall/gate)

Pending
Small
Full
12 May 2026LA06/2026/0295/F
Land to the rear of 47-51 High Street, Bangor, BT20 5BEArds and North Down

2 Storage units under Use Classes order B4

Permitted
Small
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5 May 2026LA06/2026/0385/A
8B High Street Bangor BT20 5AYArds and North Down

1 Shop sign (retrospective)

Permitted
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1 May 2026LA06/2026/0379/A
1-3 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5AFArds and North Down

3 Illuminated Shop signs

Undecided
Small
Discharge of Condition
29 Apr 2026LA06/2026/0361/DC
28-30 Bryansburn Road Bangor BT20 3SBArds and North Down

Discharge of condition 2 of Planning Approval LA06/2022/1286/F which states 'no development will take place on-site, until the method of sewage disposal has been agreed in writing with Northern Ireland Water or a consent to dischage has been granted under the terms of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 by the relevant authority. Evidence of this consent shall be submitted to the council prior to the commencement of any development.

Permitted
Small
Full
29 Apr 2026LA06/2026/0363/F
14 Skipperstone Road, Bangor, BT20 4EPArds and North Down

Single storey rear extension

Permitted
Small
Full
24 Apr 2026LA06/2026/0313/F
34 Ashley Gardens Bangor BT20 5RJArds and North Down

Single Storey rear and side extension to create ancillary residential annex.

Permitted
Small
Full
23 Apr 2026LA06/2026/0344/F
18 Farnham Park, Bangor, BT20 3SRArds and North Down

Two-storey rear extension (removal of conservatory); solar panels on roof; raised patio to rear

Refused
Non-Material Change
22 Apr 2026LA06/2026/0321/NMC
Ward Park Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LGArds and North Down

Non-Material Change to previous approval LA06/2016/1108/F to include: Addition of feature entrance arch at Hamilton Road entrance; addition of pathway to north of site; and removal of peacock enclosure.

Permitted
Small
Full
14 Apr 2026LA06/2026/0276/F
14 Fifth Avenue, Bay Lands, Bangor, BT20 5JPArds and North Down

2 storey rear extension and single storey side extension with demolition of existing rear return.

Permitted
Small
Full
10 Apr 2026LA06/2026/0251/F
4A Abbey Street Bangor BT20 4JAArds and North Down

Change of Use from storage to office use (A2) (Amended Plans)

Permitted
Small
Full
9 Apr 2026LA06/2026/0305/F
21 Ballyholme Esplanade, Bangor, BT20 5LZArds and North Down

Single-storey 'wrap' extension to rear (additional drawings uploaded)

Permitted
Small
Full
27 Mar 2026LA06/2026/0233/F
10-12 & 6-8 Main Street, Bangor BT20 5AGArds and North Down

Sub-division of units 10-12 & 6-8 Main Street, Bangor. Unit 10-12 change of use from cafe/restaurant (Sui-generis) to bookmakers (Sui-generis) at ground floor only with minor shopfront alterations. Retention of unit 6-8 as cafe/restaurant (Sui-generis).

Permitted
Small
Full
20 Mar 2026LA06/2026/0235/F
178 Donaghadee Road Bangor BT20 4PPArds and North Down

Demolition of detached Garage. Single storey rear extension, front porch, stone and timber cladding to front of the property, widening of vehicle entrance and stone cladding to front boundary wall. Metal shed in rear garden (additional info)

Permitted
Small
Full
16 Mar 2026LA06/2026/0207/F
19 Ballyholme Esplanade Bangor BT20 5LZArds and North Down

Internal refurbishment with changes to rear fenestration including juliet balcony

Permitted
Small
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11 Mar 2026LA06/2026/0215/A
Yogurt Tree, 19 Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LLArds and North Down

1 Shop sign

Permitted
Small
Full
25 Feb 2026LA06/2026/0160/F
14 Farnham Road, Bangor, BT20 3SPArds and North Down

Demolition of rear return & construction of single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Full
25 Feb 2026LA06/2026/0107/F
The King's Quay, 7 - 11 King Street, Bangor, BT20 3AHArds and North Down

Change of use of No. 7 King Street, from residental use to provide an extension to the existing public house and outdoor smoking area on the ground floor, with ancillary storage area on first floor area and Change of Use of first floor area of existing public house from ancillary storage to provide additional seating.