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27 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Newtownards · updated daily · Ards and North Down Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 27 · received or decided in the last 90 days

22A Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7BYAwaiting decision2 no. illuminated shop signs on front and side elevationAdvertisementReceived 28 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0989/A
Cordner, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA.Awaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 4 of previously approved application LA06/2025/1089/F which states - A programme of post-excavation analysis, preparation of an archaeological report, dissemination of results and preparation of the excavation archive shall be undertaken in accordance with the programme of archaeological work approved under condition 2. These measures shall be implemented and a final archaeological report shall be submitted to ANDBC within 12 months of the completion of archaeological site works, or as otherwise agreed in writing with ANDBC. Reason: to ensure that the results of archaeological works are appropriately analysed and disseminated and the excavation archive is prepared to a suitable standard for deposition Archaeological Testing Report proposed development works at Cordners, 13 Conway Square, Newtownards BT23 4DA. Planning Ref: LA06/2025/1089/F License No: AE/2026/144Discharge of ConditionReceived 22 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0956/DC
Lands North West of 53 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8NNAwaiting decision20no. residential units (amendment to LA06/2022/0819/F)FullReceived 16 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0946/F
Lands to South of 37-77 Court Street and 1-11 Canal Row, situated within Bawn Wall and bounded by the canal, Newtownards.Awaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 15 of previously approved application LA06/2023/2434/F which states - On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, the applicant shall provide to the Council, for approval in writing, a Verification Report. This report shall demonstrate that the remediation measures outlined in the report titled; ‘Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 PRA, Phase 2 GQRA and Outline Remediation Strategy) Lands within the Bawn Wall, Newtownards, referenced P3098-1 and dated November 2023, have been fully implemented. This report shall demonstrate the successful completion of remediation works and demonstrate that the site is now fit for end-use and include details of: • Capping system • The methodology and programme of the capping system • Photographs and records of any excavation works within the source area including photographs showing depths to accommodate the capping layer • Photographs of the clean material being used and placed on the source area, also showing depths being placed • Records and photographs showing the depth of the capping system as required • Details of the materials that were used for the capping system along with laboratory certificates and results which confirm that the materials are suitable for use. Reason: Protection of human health. Verification report for phase 6 (units 42-49 and 75-82) Discharge of ConditionReceived 14 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0924/DC
39 High Street, Newtownards, BT23 7HS.Awaiting decision2 illuminated shop signs, 1 illuminated projecting sign, 2 illuminated digital signs and 10 vinyl signs. AdvertisementReceived 5 Oct 2026LA06/2026/0906/A

Planning in Newtownards

Approved: 86%; 56 of 60 decided
Decision time: about 19 weeks; on average

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

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Around Newtownards

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BT23 214 applications in the last 12 monthsBT19 118 applications in the last 12 monthsBT22 109 applications in the last 12 monthsBT38 104 applications in the last 12 months

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About Newtownards

Newtownards is a vibrant town located in County Down, Northern Ireland, positioned at the northern tip of Strangford Lough, approximately 10 miles east of Belfast on the Ards Peninsula. It falls within the civil parish of Newtownards and the historic baronies of Ards Lower and Castlereagh Lower, and is part of the Ards and North Down Borough. As of the 2021 Census, the town's population stood at 29,677, making it an important area for local planning applications and development initiatives.

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In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Newtownards. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 136 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (49), outline applications (1). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newtownards?

In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Newtownards. The approval rate is 86%.

How long do planning decisions take near Newtownards?

The average planning decision time near Newtownards is 136 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 Newtownards?

The planning approval rate near Newtownards is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newtownards?

The most common type of planning application near Newtownards is full planning applications, with 49 submissions in the last 24 months.

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