At a meeting on Tuesday 26 January 2021, Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Planning Committee gave their approval to the plans submitted by Bangor Marine Ltd. for the development site located at Queen’s Parade and Marine Gardens in Bangor.

This is a significant milestone towards seeing the major £50 million regeneration project delivered in the town. Bangor Marine Ltd. is a consortium made up of a number of leading companies including the Karl Group and Farrans.

The proposed scheme is made up of; Marine Gardens Public Realm combining external events space, cafes, sheltered promenade & kiosks, beach, seafront lawns, children’s play area & water feature, a hotel, a destination/cinema building, residential units, commercial/retail/restaurant space, office space, a play zone, refurbishment of existing commercial properties, basement car park, and marketplace & courtyard squares.