Planning applications in BT23
We hold 1,307 planning applications for the BT23 postcode area, 210 of them submitted in the past year. 96% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 104 days. The area is covered by Ards and North Down, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Newry Mourne Down.
Towns and villages in BT23
Councils covering BT23
Recent applications in BT23
Single-storey detached garage to front (retrospective).
Installation of storage container on concrete slab for secure file storage, with covered canopy to existing mental health unit.
Single-storey extension and level access to rear.
2No. Camping Pods
Bay windows amended to render finish as per previously approved LA06/2023/2180/F
3-bay garage/boat store to front
5no. Dwellings (Change of House Type A to that approved under LA06/2024/0926/F).
Erection of a Coated Road Stone Plant and associated ancillary development to include bitumen storage tanks, aggregate storage bays, staff facilities, weighbridge and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) processing and storage area. Retention of development in non-compliance with Condition 2 of Planning Approval LA06/2022/0689/F To be varied from: The noise level at nearby sensitive receptors due to the operation of the roadstone coating plant, associated traffic movements and the proposed RAP processing operations(daytime) shall not exceed the predicted noise levels (dB LAeq, 1hr) detailed in the table below. The noise sensitive receptor loctaions are as detailed within the Noise Impact Assessment, prepared by AONA Environemntal and dated March 2022. To: The total noise from the operation of the coated road stone development shall not exceed 55dB LAeq,1hr (free field) as measured at any noise sensitive property between the hours of 0700 and 2300 and 42dB(A) LAeq,1hr (free field) between the hours of 2300 and 0700 hours.
Repositioning of access
Farm dwelling, garage
Detached single storey garage
Single-storey rear extension
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
Conversion and alteration to barn to form extension (via new link).
Off-site replacement dwelling for 99 Carrickmannon Road, with upgrade to existing access (Amended Plans)
NMC to approval LA06/2023/2042/F. Reposition of dwelling (Site No.3) approx 3 meters East
Single-storey detached garage to rear
Private Boathouse
Single storey rear extension and new drive way.
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.
Request to vary condition 3 of previously approved LA06/2022/0508/F From -The shipping containers hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition within 3 years of this permission being granted. Reason: This type of temporary storage is such that its permanent retention would harm the character and amenity of the area. To -The shipping containers hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition within 6 years of the original permission being granted, i.e. by 25th January 2029. Reason: This type of temporary storage is such that its permanent retention would harm the character and amenity of the area.
Demolition of conservatory at rear; Single-storey extension to rear; Alterations to roof.
Single-storey extension and patio to rear; Rear dormers.
Dormer at front; Roof light at rear.
Ground-floor extension to garage
Discharge of Condition 5 of previously approved application LA06/2023/1513/F which states:- Within one month of the extension becoming operational, an additional noise survey and verification report shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Council. This report shall confirm the specification of all plant associated with the extension and any associated noise attenuation measures included. It shall confirm that the combined rating level of plant and equipment associated with the proposed extension in relation to current background sound levels at all nearby receptors as specified in table 6 of the Noise Impact Assessment Report. The specific noise level from any plant/ equipment shall be rated to include a correction for tonal, impulsive noise or any other features that draw attention to it in accordance with BS4142:2014. Information Submitted: Post-commissioning Noise Monitoring Survey and Verification Report
Replacement dwelling and garage
Sunroom to rear; front porch; garage to side (new drawings)
Single storey rear extension
Single-storey side extension; ramped access at rear. New vehicular access
New dwelling and garage
Gravel hardstanding & paths and 8No. hot tubs to serve existing glamping pods previously approved under application LA06/2021/0148/F (Retrospective)
Proposed extension to existing warehouse premises together with 2 no. proposed additional warehouse units.
Erection of Youth Hub with roof mounted solar panels and reconfiguration of parking area (Removal of existing Church youth hub)
Two storey rear extension
2no. detached dwellings and garages (Change of housetype and amended layout from previous approval ref LA06/2023/1713/F)
Extension of Domestic Curtilage
Change of Use from a Residential Apartment to ancillary space associated with the Poachers Pocket comprising an Office, Storage Rooms and Kitchen.
Proposed replacement dwelling
Single-storey extensions to front and side; balcony to side; first-floor extension with dormers front and rear; first-floor gable windows.
Discharge of Condition 11 of previously approved application LA06/2022/1193/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 by the relevant authority. Reason: To ensure no adverse effect on the water environment. A Consent to Discharge certificate provided by DAERA.
Raising of garage roof (by 0.5m)
Retrospective change of house type from dwelling approved under LA07/2020/0814/F
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).
Garden room to side
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.
Site for 1 no dwelling
First-floor front extension; single-storey extension to side; window on first-floor (Amended Description)
Single-storey extension to side; Detached garage; Change of access (Amended description)
Front porch; sunroom to rear; double doors and windows; greenhouse and gazebo to side