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.
Towns and villages in BT20
Councils covering BT20
Recent applications in BT20
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)
Dwelling on lands to rear of 40-42a Church Street accessed via Croft Lane
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.
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
Roofspace conversion (inc. rear dormer, rooflights and gable window)
Single-storey extension to rear
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.
Demolition of garage; Single-storey rear extension; Garage to rear; Alterations to access; Patio to side.
Change of use from office to medical aesthetic practice (D1)
1x Fascia Sign
Change of Use from dental surgery (B1) to residential (C1)
Single-storey side extension (facing road); enlarged rear dormer
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.
Demolition of side integral garage with single storey rear extension.
Solar panel (roof mounted)
Solar panel roof mounted installation.
Raised patio at rear
Change of use and extension of guesthouse to form 1no. dwelling house and 4no. apartments, with associated ancillary works & demolition.
Retrospective change of use from 2 storey barn to dwelling, with external alterations to include rendered finish and additional fenestration (Amended Plan/Description)
Boundary treatment to side (wall/fence/pillars) and hard landscaping (part retrospective)
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.
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)
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)
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.
Erection of art installation with associated lighting, hard standing, signage and site works
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
Demolition of rear return with erection of two storey rear extension with patio area.
Detached two storey dwelling & garage in side garden
Single-storey extension and pergola to rear, increased parking area and landscaping (including retaining walls)
Change of use from Age NI North Down & Ards (Use Class A2) to single dwelling (Use Class C1 - Original Use). Amended Plan
12x Hoarding Signs (Reterospective)
Extension to create 2nd floor (with balcony) and elevational alterations
Two-storey extension to side and rear. New roof and alterations to entrance (wall/gate)
2 Storage units under Use Classes order B4
1 Shop sign (retrospective)
3 Illuminated Shop signs
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.
Single storey rear extension
Single Storey rear and side extension to create ancillary residential annex.
Two-storey rear extension (removal of conservatory); solar panels on roof; raised patio to rear
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.
2 storey rear extension and single storey side extension with demolition of existing rear return.
Change of Use from storage to office use (A2) (Amended Plans)
Single-storey 'wrap' extension to rear (additional drawings uploaded)
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).
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)
Internal refurbishment with changes to rear fenestration including juliet balcony
1 Shop sign
Demolition of rear return & construction of single storey rear extension.
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.