Search Comber planning applications

35 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Comber · updated daily · Ards and North Down Borough Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 35 · received or decided in the last 12 months

78 Copeland Crescent, Comber, BT23 5HZAwaiting decisionSingle-storey side extension and access rampsFullReceived 23 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0948/F
Lands to the South of Newtownards Road and to the SW of Little Enler Crescent and to the NW of Little Enler Place, ComberAwaiting decisionNon-material change to LA06/2018/0997/RM comprising omission of garden rooms, bays and decorative detailing and minor amendments to fenestration and external finishes on Plots 266-315 and 327-352Non-Material ChangeReceived 21 Sep 2026LA06/2026/0875/NMC
Vacant Land Adjacent to 11 The Square ComberAwaiting decisionShipping conatiner of use as coffee pod (Retrospective)FullReceived 11 Aug 2026LA06/2026/0724/F
Lands to the rear of 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EAApprovedDischarge of Condition 6 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states - Prior to the occupation of the proposed development, a Verification Report shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the Pentland Macdonald report; Contamination Assessment and remediation strategy, Castle Lane, Comber referenced PM19- 1137 and dated December 20219 have been implemented. The Verification Report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and that the site is now fit for end-use (Residential with Plant Uptake). It must demonstrate that the identified potential pollutant linkages are effectively broken. The Verification Report shall be in accordance with current guidance and best practice. In particular, this Verification Report must demonstrate that: • The final site layout including areas of hardstandlng, gardens and soft landscaped areas are as specified in the Site Plan Proposed Drawing No. 03A. • The emplacement of capping layers across gardens and landscaped areas is as specified: In garden areas- 1m capping layer comprising a capillary break layer of a minimum of 300mm of granular material; overlain by 700mm of clean subsoil and topsoil and in soft landscaped areas- the emplacement of a 0.5m thick capping layer of glean gravel/ subsoil topsoil. All material used in the capping layers must be demonstrably proven suitable for use. • Gas protection measures have been installed in line with a Characteristic Situation 2 scenario which attain a gas protection score of 3.5 (Table 4, B88485) and shall include two or more of the following measures: • Concrete floor slabs; • A proprietary gas resistant membrane installed across the entire footprint of the buildings; • A passively ventilated under floor void. The verification of the gas protection measures shall follow CIRIA C735 Good Practice on the testing and verification of protection systems for buildings against hazardous ground gases. Information Submitted: Verification ReportDischarge of ConditionReceived 11 Jun 2026Decided 21 Jul 2026LA06/2026/0523/DC
Lands to the rear of Nos. 23-61 Castle Street, Comber, BT23 5EAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 12 of previously approved application LA06/2021/1220/F which states:- No residential units shall be occupied until a Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Council in writing. The plan shall set out the period of the plan, long term objectives, management responsibilities, performance measures and maintenance schedules for all areas of landscaping and open space. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved in perpetuity. Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan Condition and Discharge of Condition 13. which states:- The long term management and maintenance of the open space, as indicated in blue on Drawing No. 19 shall be undertaken by a management company commissioned by the developer. Details of the arrangements to be put in place to establish the management company and details of the alternative measures which will take effect in the event that the management arrangements break down, must be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council prior to the occupation of any part of the development hereby permitted Radius Housing letter Discharge of ConditionReceived 11 Jun 2026LA06/2026/0516/DC

Planning in Comber

Approved: 100%; 50 of 50 decided
Decision time: about 17 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Comber in the last 24 months, from Ards and North Down Borough Council's planning register.

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BT23 214 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Ards and North Down Borough Council

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About Comber

Comber is a vibrant town located in County Down, Northern Ireland, just 5 miles south of Newtownards and at the northern tip of Strangford Lough. Part of the Ards and North Down Borough, it boasts a rich history, including its connection to Comber Whiskey, last distilled in 1953, and notable figures like Thomas Andrews, the RMS Titanic's designer. With a population of 9,512 as of the 2021 Census, Comber presents a dynamic setting for planning applications and development opportunities.

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In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Comber. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 116 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Comber?

In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Comber. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Comber?

The average planning decision time near Comber is 116 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Comber?

The planning approval rate near Comber is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Comber?

The most common type of planning application near Comber is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.

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