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Demolition of an existing 'lean to' shed. Proposed open sided canopies to be erected over new research tanks located in…

Marine Biology Station 12-13 The Strand Portaferry BT22 1PF
Reference
LA06/2026/0261/F
Status
Approved
Application type
Full
Location
Marine Biology Station 12-13 The Strand Portaferry BT22 1PF
Council
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Received
27 Mar 2026
Added
10 Apr 2026
Last updated
3 Sept 2026

Full proposal: Demolition of an existing 'lean to' shed. Proposed open sided canopies to be erected over new research tanks located in the vicinity of the demolished shed.

Planning history at this location

15 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

  • LA06/2025/1141/A CONSENT GRANTED
    Installation of 3no. signs to front elevation.
    Marine Biology Station 12-13 The Strand Portaferry BT22 1PF · 15 Jan 2026
  • LA06/2026/0028/LBC CONSENT GRANTED
    Installation of 3no. signs to front elevation.
    Marine Biology Station 12-13 The Strand Portaferry BT22 1PF · 15 Jan 2026
  • LA06/2025/0815/F Approved
    Internal lift installation
    14 The Strand Portaferry BT22 1PF · 12 Sept 2025
  • LA06/2025/0816/LBC CONSENT GRANTED
    Internal lift installation
    14 The Strand Portaferry BT22 1PF · 12 Sept 2025
  • LA06/2017/1032/LBC Withdrawn
    Proposed conversion of former brewery outbuildings (listed) to four houses.
    15 15A 16 The Strand Portaferry BT22 1PF · 29 Aug 2017
  • LA06/2017/1066/F Withdrawn
    Proposed conversion of former brewery outbuildings to four houses.
    15 15A 16 The Strand Portaferry · 29 Aug 2017
  • X/2014/0294/LBC Granted
    Erection of heritage panel polished Brass 420 X 297mm on external wall
    12-13 The Strand Portaferry · 27 May 2014
  • X/2007/1437/F Granted
    Amended application conversion to 3 self contained apartments (Minor modifications to internal layout approved in previous application).
    15 & 16 The Strand Portaferry BT22 1AF. · 17 Dec 2007
  • X/2004/1380/F Granted
    Erection of building as research facility to house water tanks in a controlled environment to allow marine research into wave action on the coastline.
    Rear of No's 12 & 13 The Strand Portaferry. · 28 Sept 2004
  • X/2004/1379/LB Granted
    Demolition Of Existing Stone Wall Within Walled Grounds Of Property
    12/13 The Strand Portaferry · 28 Sept 2004
  • X/2003/1252/LB Granted
    Alteration work to improve disabled access to existing building & facilities.
    The Strand Portaferry Newtownards · 23 Oct 2003
  • X/1993/0713 Granted
    Alterations renovations and minor additions to buildings and outbuildings
    MARINE BIOLOGY STATION 12 & 13 THE STRAND PORTAFERRY · 9 Nov 1993
  • X/1990/0891 Granted
    Extension to aquarium to provide further accommodation for display tanks exhibition space classroom and toilets
    THE NORTHERN IRELAND AQUARIUM THE ROPEWALK CASTLE STREET PORTAFERRY · 4 Dec 1990
  • X/1985/0381 Granted
    ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO DWELLING TO INCLUDE DORMER WINDOWS TO FRONT
    14 THE STRAND PORTAFERRY · 4 Jul 1985
  • X/1980/0469 Granted
    ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS AND CHANGE OF USE TO MARINE BIOLOGY STATION
    12 AND 13 THE STRAND PORTAFERRY · 11 Sept 1980

Recent applications nearby

  • LA06/2026/0820/O NEIGHBOURS NOTIFIED
    Dwelling and Garage with new access (Renewal of Planning Approval LA06/2023/2282/O)
    Land 20m SW of 2A Cloughey Road Portaferry BT22 1ND · 11 Sept 2026
  • LA06/2026/0700/F Approved
    Front porch and rear single-storey extension
    1 Cuan View Portaferry BT22 1JP · 6 Aug 2026
  • LA06/2025/0824/DCA CONSENT GRANTED
    Demolition of existing single storey extension to rear of dwelling.
    41 High Street Portaferry BT22 1QT · 18 Sept 2025
  • LA06/2025/0753/F Approved
    Conversion of garage area with alterations to rear elevation
    4 Windmill Lane Portaferry BT22 1RW · 26 Aug 2025
  • LA06/2025/0729/F Approved
    Change of use from former tourist information offices (use class A2) to day spa (sui generis)
    The Stables Castle Street Portaferry BT22 1NZ · 16 Aug 2025
  • LA06/2025/0728/LBC CONSENT GRANTED
    Change of use from former tourist information offices (use class A2) to day spa (sui generis) including erection of a total of 6No signs (including 1no. illumi…
    The Stables Castle Street Portaferry BT22 1NZ · 16 Aug 2025
  • LA06/2025/0730/A CONSENT GRANTED
    Erection of 5no. shop signs (including 1no illuminated shop sign) and 1no. projecting sign (6no. total signs).
    The Stables Castle Street Portaferry BT22 1NZ · 16 Aug 2025
  • LA06/2025/0682/F Approved
    Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and construction of a new two-storey rear extension. New first-floor dormer extension to the front
    41 High Street Portaferry BT22 1QT · 4 Aug 2025