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Retention of change of use from sui generis (car sales) to retail (bulky electrical goods) access parking and ancillary…

39 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN
Reference
LA06/2025/0942/F
Status
Approved
Application type
Full
Location
39 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN
Council
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Received
24 Oct 2025
Added
30 Oct 2025
Last updated
29 May 2026

Full proposal: Retention of change of use from sui generis (car sales) to retail (bulky electrical goods) access parking and ancillary site works

Planning history at this location

19 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • LA06/2024/1020/A CONSENT GRANTED
    4 Illuminated shop signs 1 illuminated totem sign 1 Entrance Gate sign
    Kia (Downeys) 39 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN · 2 Dec 2024
  • LA06/2021/0860/A Withdrawn
    2No. high-level fascia signs with associated external lighting 1No. mid-level banner sign 4No. post panel signs 2No. opening hour/customer collection signs and…
    39 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN · 8 Jul 2021
  • LA06/2021/0884/F Withdrawn
    Change of use from car showroom (sui generis) to storage and distribution (Class B4) with associated trade counter/sales area and minor external alterations
    39 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN · 8 Jul 2021
  • LA06/2018/0900/A Granted
    1x Internally Illuminated 3x Internally Illuminated Kia Logo 1 x Externally Illuminated at entrance gate D 1x Non-Illuminated Dealer Sign 1x Internally individ…
    Kia Motors Ltd 39 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN · 9 Aug 2018
  • LA06/2018/0385/NMC Granted
    Non material change to move the approved footprint of the building in a South Westerly direction by 6.0M
    Downey Cars (NI) Ltd 39 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN · 18 Apr 2018
  • LA06/2017/0388/F Granted
    Proposed upgrading of existing facilities to provide new showroom plus car sales / offices plus stores / workshop along with customer parking and car parking a…
    39 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN · 22 Mar 2017
  • X/2011/0530/A Granted
    2 X internally fold fascia's 1 X internally illumonated totem 1 X non illuminated welcome totem
    KIA Downeys 39 Portaferry Road Newtownards Co Down BT23 8NN · 10 Aug 2011
  • X/2004/1633/A Granted
    Fascia signs for car dealership.
    Downeys 39 Portafery Road Newtownards. · 16 Nov 2004
  • X/2004/0554/A Granted
    Sign.
    39 Portaferry Road Commons Newtownards Northern Ireland BT23 8NN · 14 Apr 2004
  • X/2004/0131/F Granted
    Retention of 1m satellite dish installed for connection to information sign.
    Regency Cars 45/47 Portaferry Road Newtownards. · 5 Feb 2004
  • X/2003/1308/F Granted
    Alterations to the front elevation of existing commercial premises.
    39 Portaferry Road Commons Newtownards Northern Ireland BT23 8NN · 5 Nov 2003
  • X/2003/1273/F Granted
    Change of use of garage to car showroom including extension and alterations.
    37 Portaferry Road Commons Newtownards Northern Ireland BT23 8NN · 28 Oct 2003
  • X/2003/1239/A Granted
    Corporate Signage to ex building plus free-standing totem.
    41-43 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN · 20 Oct 2003
  • X/2003/1097/F Granted
    Alterations to facade to front & parts of side elevations.
    41 to 43 Portaferry Road Newtownards · 15 Sept 2003
  • X/1992/0682 Granted
    2 No Illuminated signs
    KANE NISSAN PORTAFERRY ROAD NEWTOWNARDS · 16 Sept 1992
  • X/1983/0257 Granted
    GARAGE
    33 PORTAFERRY ROAD NEWTOWNARDS · 16 May 1983
  • X/1981/0168 Granted
    PROJECTING SIGN
    PORTAFERRY ROAD NEWTOWNARDS · 24 Apr 1981
  • X/1977/0444 Granted
    ALTERATIONS TO COMMERCIAL PREMISES
    PORTAFERRY ROAD NEWTOWNARDS · 26 Jul 1977
  • X/1977/0214 Granted
    ALTERATIONS TO CAR SHOWROOMS AND SERVICE AREA
    PORTAFERRY ROAD NEWTOWNARDS · 2 Jun 1977

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  • LA06/2026/0899/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    Change-of-use from dwelling to short-term holiday let accommodation and associated in-curtilage illuminated signage to front of property
    13 Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 8NN · 5 Oct 2026
  • LA06/2026/0894/LBC CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    Demolition of the partially standing remains of a terrace and reconstruction of 8no. dwellings to replace former terrace housing together with 1no. additional…
    47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear) Newtownards BT23 7NX · 2 Oct 2026
  • LA06/2026/0895/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    Demolition of the partially standing remains of a terrace and reconstruction of 8no. dwellings to replace former terrace housing together with 1no. additional…
    47-67 Court Street (including lands to rear) Newtownards BT23 7NX · 2 Oct 2026
  • LA06/2026/0823/LBC CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall
    43 Frances Street Newtownards BT23 7DX · 30 Sept 2026
  • LA06/2026/0821/A CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    1x sign on existing totem and 2x signs on gable wall
    43 Frances Street Newtownards BT23 7DX · 30 Sept 2026
  • LA06/2026/0873/DC CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    Discharge of Condition 15 of previously approved application LA06/2023/2434/F which states - On completion of the remediation and prior to the occupation of an…
    Lands South of 37-77 Court Street and 1-11 Canal Row situated within Bawn Wall and bounded by the canal Newto… · 28 Sept 2026
  • LA06/2026/0795/F SITE INSPECTED
    5no. Dwellings (Change of house type to that approved under LA06/2024/0926/F).
    12 Frances Street and 2-6 North Street Newtownards BT23 4DE · 7 Sept 2026
  • LA06/2026/0780/DC CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
    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…
    Cordners 13 Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4DA · 1 Sept 2026