Planning Applications in
Ards and North Down
Ards and North Down is part of the Northern Ireland region. Search any postcode in Ards and North Down to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Ards and North Down
Based on 297 applications tracked between 2026-03-30 and 2026-08-31.
Full
68% of all applications
Discharge of Condition
13% of all applications
Outline
4% of all applications
Advertisement
4% of all applications
Listed Building Consent
3% of all applications
Non Material Change
3% of all applications
Ards and North Down Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-03-30 to 2026-08-31 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Ards and North Down
PlanWatch currently holds 297 Ards and North Down planning records across 225 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-03-30 to 2026-08-31. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (202), Discharge of Condition (38), Outline (12).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Ards and North Down
Latest applications submitted to Ards and North Down council.
Detached single storey garage
39 Lougheries Road Newtownards BT23 8RW
Extension/conversion of garage to create two-storey outbuilding (gym/home office/artist's studio) and associated parking/landscaping
The Watch House, 24 The Point, Groomsport, BT19 6JN
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
Cordners,13 Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DA
Single storey rear extension, raised patio and rear level access ramp.
102 Silverbirch Road, Bangor, BT19 6FA
Single-storey extension to rear.
39 Henderson Drive, Bangor, BT19 1NP
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Ards and North Down council website.
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Ards and North Down Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Ards and North Down's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Ards and North Down Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Ards and North Down council planning portal — planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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