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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
237Searchable applications
0Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 66 approved or refused records
2Refused applications

64 approved · 2 refused · 1 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Jun 2026 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Consultation OpenLA03/2026/0488/F

    Replace existing 3 storey dwelling with new 3 storey dwelling

    1 Lenamore Drive, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PQ

    Received 8 Jul 2026
  2. ValidLA03/2026/0477/NMC

    Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2023/0822/F (Development of 38 No. units for active elderly residents (over 55) – 35 No. 2 Bed Apartments & 3 No. 1 Bed Apartments).Following Technical Design there have been a number of changes: floor to floor height has increased by 150mm on the first floor; floor to floor height has increased by 150mm on the second floor; ridge height remains as approved; a number of windows have been adjusted to account for brick dimensions and layout changes; a number of windows have been omitted; internal layout changes to a few apartments has been required to align with key structural elements; ventilation panels omitted above windows as not required; ground floor material will remain as per brick however colour has changed to match red brick of upper floors; smoke shafts added to AOVs in roof

    Lands approximately 100m east of No's 23, 25, 27, 29a and 29 Dublin Road, Antrim and accessed from Bridge Street, Antrim (opposite No.11 Bridge Street)

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  3. ValidLA03/2026/0615/NMC

    Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2025/0105/RM (Replacement dwelling and garage). Changes to include reduction in overall footprint (retaining the general building visual mass, shape and scale); Omission of rear WC and attached garage window; Omission of rear bay window arrangement; Omission of mid level expressed band to main dwelling; Omission of lead cloaked dormers to attached garage; Link & attached garage eaves now closed in (not exposed rafter ends); Omission of side courtyard door flat roof canopy detail; Omission of timber gable finial to attached garage roof; Change Family Dining rear facing patio doors to single window; Omission of rear facing window to first floor Master Bedroom suite; Minor internal floor plan alterations (non-critical to aesthetics)

    Site 350m Approx. South West of 28 Kilmakee Road, Templepatrick

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  4. ValidLA03/2026/0724/F

    Two glamping cabins for short term use by tourists, with ancillary development including new access, car parking area, hot tubs, sauna and replacement septic tank & dispersal drains (also serving existing dwelling)

    60M NE of 40 Loughview Road, Aldergrove, Crumlin, BT29 4RE

    Received 6 Oct 2026
  5. Consultation OpenLA03/2026/0564/S54

    Outline masterplan to facilitate the comprehensive regeneration of Junction One, including the Factory Outlet Centre, Retail and Leisure Park, and vacant lands (Variation of Condition 12 from approval LA03/2017/0234/O regarding operation hours of food and beverage units)

    Junction One Retail and Leisure Park, Ballymena Road, Antrim

    Received 5 Aug 2026
  6. Consultation OpenLA03/2026/0435/F

    Extension to garden decking and new garden room (Retrospective)

    5 Dunadry Manor, Antrim, BT41 2RY

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  7. Consultation OpenLA03/2026/0448/F

    Proposed specialist infrastructure operations and maintenance depot to include new office building incorporating a training facility, secure storage and distribution area for equipment, designated waste management area and shed, vehicle parking, refuelling area, and workshop/garage for maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment

    Lands at and immediately adjacent to 50 Moira Road, Crumlin, BT29 4JL

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  8. DeterminedLA03/2026/0507/F

    Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

    Public footpath approximately 15 metres north west of 11 River View, Mill Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9FF

    Received 8 Jul 2026
  9. DeterminedLA03/2026/0468/F

    Change of use of shop/reception and garden exhibition area to proposed Ice Cream Parlour and associated ancillary space

    Antrim Castle Gardens And Clotworthy House, 20 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  10. DeterminedLA03/2026/0673/PAN

    Proposed Residential Development, Public Open Space, Play Park, Landscaping, Pumping Station, hard and soft landscaping works, engineering works and all Associated Site and access Works.

    Lands at Jubilee Road 30m to the south of Nos 18, 32 and 34 Mossfield Crescent, Coggrey Ballyclare, 50m to the north west of 42 Readers Crescent and 11 Readers Avenue, Ballyclare, BT39 9DX

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  11. DeterminedLA03/2026/0652/DC

    Demolition of existing buildings on site and erection of 12 no. apartments, including associated and ancillary works. (Discharge of Condition 3 from Planning Approval LA03/2023/0277/F Planning Appeal Reference 2024/A0052 regarding submission of 'High Walls' details)

    28 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  12. Consultation OpenLA03/2026/0676/F

    Proposed outbuilding for garden equipment and vehicles ancillary to adjacent dwelling house with associated enhanced landscaping.

    67 Whitehouse Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 9SH

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  13. Under ConsiderationLA03/2026/0654/NMC

    Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2025/0030/F (13No. Dwellings including solar panels (Relocation and change of house types from approval LA03/2018/0497/F)) House type approved on sites 2 and 3 is changing from type A to C. House type approved on sites 6 and 7 is changing from C to A. Both house type have been approved on the site through planning permission LA03/2025/0030/F. The amendment does not alter the overall housing mix.

    18 Ballycraigy Road, Antrim, BT41 1PL

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  14. Consultation OpenLA03/2026/0712/DC

    Residential development comprising of 5no. units, private amenity space, landscaping, ancillary site works and use of existing access onto Taylorstown Road. (Discharge of Condition 2 of planning approval LA03/2024/0179/F regarding confirmation of WWTW capacity).

    4 Taylorstown Road, Moneyglass, Toome, BT41 3PU

    Received 2 Oct 2026
  15. ValidLA03/2026/0696/F

    Dwelling alterations and first floor extension above the existing attached single storey domestic garage and provision of an outside living area with gazebo at the rear of the dwelling.

    48 Ballycraigy Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4SX

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  16. Consultation OpenLA03/2026/0502/A

    1 Digital Advertisement Unit

    Lands approximately 28 metres south east of 1 Crescent Corner, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5PB

    Received 8 Jul 2026
  17. DeterminedLA03/2026/0445/F

    Addition of new ground floor window

    5 St. Patricks Gardens, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, BT39 0AD

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  18. Consultation OpenLA03/2026/0640/F

    Retrospective replacement and extension of the Estate’s tennis courts with Padel Tennis facilities to include 3no. covered padel courts, a covered pergola, a reception/ equipment hut and associated landscaping

    Lands located approximately 90m NE of Kingfisher Country Estate Hotel Building, 10 Paradise Walk, Templepatrick, BT39 0DD

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  19. Site Inspection CompleteLA03/2026/0529/F

    Proposed extension to existing storage shed

    2 Longlands Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7NE

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  20. DeterminedLA03/2026/0504/A

    1 Digital Advertisement Unit

    Public footpath approximately 39 metres north west of 2 West Crescent, Newtownabbey, BT37 9DT

    Received 8 Jul 2026
  21. Site Inspection CompleteLA03/2026/0520/F

    Proposed redevelopment comprising demolition of 3no. industrial units to be replaced with single unit (Class B4 Storage or Distribution), use of existing access onto Craigstown Road and all ancillary site works

    Unit 6,7 and 8 Craigstown Road Industrial Estate, 86a Craigstown Road, Randalstown, BT41 2PN

    Received 10 Jul 2026

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