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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Planning applications.

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

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
213Searchable applications
1Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 55 approved or refused records
2Refused applications

53 approved · 2 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Jun 2026 to 7 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0572/F

    Proposed single storey extension to the rear with alterations

    33 Tamlough Road, Randalstown, Antrim, BT41 3DP

    Received 3 Aug 2026
  2. Site Inspection CompleteLA02/2026/0513/F

    Erection of agricultural building and associated siteworks.

    120m NE of 118 Deerfin Road Ballymena BT42 4HR

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  3. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0711/F

    Proposed new broiler site for up to 64k broiler hens, new ancillary building, general purpose storage building, meal silos, retaining wall, swale for storm water attenuation, concrete apron for deliveries and collections. Utilising improved existing access onto Rathkeel Road, and additional landscape planting. and pv panels to roof of ancillary building and poultry unit.

    Land Approx 73m NE 162 Rathkeel Road Ballymena

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  4. Site Inspection CompleteLA02/2026/0587/O

    Off site replacement dwelling and detached domestic garage.

    18 KILCURRY ROAD KILLYGARN PORTGLENONE BT44 8DB

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  5. ValidLA02/2026/0731/NMC

    Non-Material Change to LA02/2025/0083/F - change of dwelling block lengths (footprint remains the same at 187 sq m of dwelling), internal layout changes leading to amendment of windows on all elevations, addition of window to garage, change of roof shape to a traditional symmetrical gable roof, ridge height reduction, addition of PV panels and skylights, addition of external patio on the north-east elevation, door and window frame finish amended.

    Lands immediately opposite & northeast of 294 Coast Road, Ballygally BT40 2QZ

    Received 7 Oct 2026
  6. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0698/O

    Proposed replacement dwelling for resident occupants utilising the existing laneway with an unaltered access

    3 Hamillstown Lane Ballymena BT44 8DA

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  7. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0652/F

    PROPOSED NEW OFFICE BUILDING TO REPLACE EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING

    CLOVER GROW LTD 58 LOUGHBEG ROAD, TOOME, BT41 3TP

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  8. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0539/F

    Refurbishment and alteration of Carrickfergus Town Hall, the Museum and Civic Centre and the former Community Advice Building to create an integrated civic, arts, cultural and community hub, including internal reconfiguration and removal of later non-original additions; upgrading of the Jubilee Hall, Dobbs Room, foyer, reception, bar, ancillary, museum and atrium spaces; conversion of the former Advice Building to a lifelong-learning and education suite with Changing Places provision; relocation and enhancement of the Civic Centre café and erection of an associated glazed winter-garden extension following removal of the existing covered porch; reconfiguration of the courtyard, including removal of car parking, to provide a flexible space for events, markets and community gatherings; accessibility improvements comprising new ramps, steps and entrances; and associated landscaping, paving, lighting, interpretation, building-services, drainage, refuse, servicing and ancillary works.

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, Museum and Civic Centre 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG

    Received 10 Jul 2026
  9. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0721/F

    Single Storey Dwelling

    19 Broughdone Lane, Ballymena, BT43 5QJ

    Received 2 Oct 2026
  10. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0648/F

    Demolition of existing garage to allow for new single storey extension at rear, front projection extension along with 2 storey side extension to existing dwelling

    19 Cameron Park, Ballymena, BT42 1QJ

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  11. Site Inspection CompleteLA02/2026/0626/F

    Change of design type from that approved under G/2003/0414/O and G/2006/0928/RM and LA02/2026/0244/CLOPUD to new storey and a half dwelling along with garage and stables and paddock for hobby use

    ADJACENT TO 5 CARNLEA ROAD

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  12. DeterminedLA02/2026/0505/F

    Two storey extension to side and rear of existing two storey dwelling to create kitchen, dining, living areas at ground floor and bedrooms at first floor

    3 Cairncastle Road, Ballygalley, Larne, BT40 2RB

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  13. Under ConsiderationLA02/2026/0584/NMC

    REDUCTION IN SIZE AND MINOR REPOSITIONING OF NORTHERN SPECTATOR STAND LA02/2025/0183/F

    ROGER CASEMENT GAC 49 GORTGOLE ROAD BRACKNAMUCKLEY PORTGLENONE BT44 8AN

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  14. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0507/F

    TWO STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSIONS TO DWELLING WITH ERECTION OF DOUBLE GARAGE WITH FIRST FLOOR GYM TOGETHER WITH INCREASE IN SITE CURTILAGE

    27 THE MOORLANDS TAYLORSTOWN ANTRIM BT41 3RN

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  15. Site Inspection CompleteLA02/2026/0544/O

    Site of replacement dwelling and garage

    Adjacent to 71 Ballyalbanagh Road, Ballyclare

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  16. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0491/F

    PROPOSED REPLACEMENT DWELLING & GARAGE

    99 Old Portglenone Road, Portglenone, Ballymena, BT44 8DL

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  17. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0560/F

    Proposed free-range layer unit for up to 29600 free-range hens, new access onto the public road, new access lane, concrete area for collections and deliveries, new litter stores, meal bins, swale for stormwater attenuation, PV panels to roof and associated landscaping.

    Approx 282m NE of 17 Doagh Rd Kells

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  18. DeterminedLA02/2026/0502/F

    Formation of new double doors at window location and formation of window at door location to rear of existing ground floor apartment unit

    47 SWIFTS QUAY WEST DIVISION CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8BQ

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  19. Under ConsiderationLA02/2026/0514/F

    Side Extension to Dwelling to create new Utility Room with internal alterations to Kitchen.

    7 Manse Road Clough Ballymena BT44 9RE

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  20. Site Inspection CompleteLA02/2026/0598/O

    PROPOSED TWO STOREY REPLACEMENT DWELLING

    15 REDFORD ROAD FENAGH CULLYBACKEY BT43 5PR

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  21. DeterminedLA02/2026/0554/O

    Replacement dwelling and Garage

    19 Broughdone Lane Cullybackey Ballymena BT43 5QJ

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  22. Site Inspection CompleteLA02/2026/0581/F

    Proposed alterations to existing dwelling.

    230 Coast Road Ballygally Larne BT40 2QQ

    Received 5 Aug 2026
  23. Consultation OpenLA02/2026/0541/F

    Heritage-led visitor, access and interpretation works at Carrickfergus Castle, comprising removal of the existing Visitor Building, Education Building and other modern additions; erection of a new entrance and visitor facilities building; alterations and improvements to the Gatehouse, Outer Ward, West Battery, Grand Battery, Middle Ward, Inner Ward, Great Hall, Flash Room and Ordnance Store; partial re-excavation of the Middle Ward ditch, partial reconstruction of the Middle Ward wall and provision of a new bridge; formation and enhancement of visitor routes, including new paving, level-access works, ramps, lifts, stairs, handrails, balustrades and guarding; alterations to gun emplacements and wall walks; reinstatement and adaptation of historic features; internal and external works to the Great Tower, including removal of modern fit-out, replacement floor finishes, new lift and stair access, fire-safety and servicing works, reinstatement of the south-west spiral stair, public access to the roof and associated roof balustrading; installation of interpretive fit-out, setworks and displays; provision of plant, WCs and ancillary visitor accommodation; together with associated conservation, repair, landscaping, drainage, lighting, services and all ancillary site works. Construction of a new landscaped, curving and universally accessible raised ramp between the Marine Highway pedestrian crossing and the entrance to Carrickfergus Castle, incorporating landings, handrails, balustrades, integrated seating and planters; partial demolition and alteration of the existing modern access ramp and reconstructed basalt wall to form the new connection; relocation and reinstatement of existing memorials, benches and other site furniture; and associated steps, surfacing, planting, lighting, drainage, public-realm and ancillary site works.

    Carrickfergus Castle Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BG

    Received 10 Jul 2026
  24. DeterminedLA02/2026/0519/F

    Proposed garage with first floor games room to accompany already approved dwelling (LA02/2023/1445/F)

    Adjacent and north of 30 Doctors Road Ballymena BT42 4HL

    Received 6 Jul 2026

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