Four sponsorship signs at Roundabout adjoining Kempe Stones Road, Newtownards
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Ards And North Down Planning Committee on 9 Jun 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed four sponsorship signs, each measuring 0.6 metres high and 0.75 metres wide.
“The proposed signage will measure 0.6m from ground level and measure 0.75m in width. The proposal will act as advertising signage containing the name and logo of a sponsor chosen in line with Ards and North Down Borough Council Roundabout Sponsorship Policy. The proposal includes 4 identical signs which will be visible when travelling along Kempe Stones Road, Blair Mayne Road South, and Nursery Road.”
Officer report
Planning history
There was no recent planning history relevant to the proposal.
“There is no recent planning history pertinent to the proposal…”
Officer report
Consultation response
DfI Roads raised no objection, subject to its separate landowner consent being obtained before advertisements were placed on its land.
“DfI Roads would offer no objections to this proposal subject to the following…”
“DFI’s consent as land owner is required before any advertisement is placed on its land. Such consent, if approved, will be by way of a licence agreement. Planning permission for any advertisement does not convey DFI’s consent for any advertisement on its land. Application to advertise on DFI’s land should be made direct to DfI Roads Lands Headquarters, Clarence Court, 10-18 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8GB, or email…”
Officer report
Representations received
No representations were received in relation to the application.
“Representations No representations have been received in relation to the application…”
Officer report
Who spoke
The Senior Planner explained the proposal, its location, dimensions and policy assessment to the committee.
The vote
Councillor Smart proposed adopting the recommendation, Alderman Smith seconded it, and the committee agreed.
“The proposal was in accordance with the SPPS2 and AD1 of PPS17 in that it would respect the general characteristics of the area, would not impact amenity and would not prejudice public safety. DFI Roads had no objections. In summary, officers were content it met policy and recommended the proposal for approval. RESOLVED, on the proposal of Councillor Smart, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the recommendation be adopted and that the Council grants consent. 4.9”
Minutes
Conditions
The signs must be erected in the approved position and advertisements must be kept clean and tidy.
“The signage hereby approved shall be erected in the position shown on approved plan drawing 03”
“Any advertisements displayed shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.”
Officer report
Sources
- Ards And North Down Planning Committee minutes, 9 June 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Ards And North Down's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 9 June 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
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This committee's year
22 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.
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