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Removal of inappropriate modern buildings to allow for the provision of a new visitor facility building and improved access to and within Carrickfergus Castle. Demolitions and Removals include: Partial lowering of portcullis at the Gatehouse, removal of existing Visitor Building and Education Building within the Outer Ward, partial excavation of north face ditch at the Middle Ward Wall, removal of Accessible WC in the Ordonnance Store, partial reconstruction of the Middle Ward wall, removal of modern fit out of the Great Tower. Partial demolition of the existing modern access ramp leading from the marine Highway to the Castle. Section of existing basalt masonry wall to be dismantled and cleared to accommodate new ramp. Removal of some street furniture and lighting to the front of the Castle.

Carrickfergus Castle Marine Highway Carrickfergus BT38 7BG

Consultation OpenReference: LA02/2026/0534/DCAMid and East Antrim Borough Council

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Application location

Carrickfergus Castle Marine Highway Carrickfergus BT38 7BG

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Application summary

Status
Consultation Open
Application type
Conservation Area Consent
Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
23 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Application overview

Removal of inappropriate modern buildings to allow for the provision of a new visitor facility building and improved access to and within Carrickfergus Castle. Demolitions and Removals include: Partial lowering of portcullis at the Gatehouse, removal of existing Visitor Building and Education Building within the Outer Ward, partial excavation of north face ditch at the Middle Ward Wall, removal of Accessible WC in the Ordonnance Store, partial reconstruction of the Middle Ward wall, removal of modern fit out of the Great Tower. Partial demolition of the existing modern access ramp leading from the marine Highway to the Castle. Section of existing basalt masonry wall to be dismantled and cleared to accommodate new ramp. Removal of some street furniture and lighting to the front of the Castle.

Proposal details

Reference
LA02/2026/0534/DCA
Alternative references
PP-15059196
Ward
Castle (Mid and East Antrim)
Agent
Damien McLoughlin

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Documents 17 of 17

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form23 Jul 2026View
Shared Environmental Services responseConsultation Responses14 Sept 2026View
Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor23 Jul 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.1) - Design & Access Statement and Heritage Impact AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.2) - Design & Access Statement and Heritage Impact AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.3) - Design & Access Statement and Heritage Impact AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.4) - Design & Access Statement and Heritage Impact AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.5) - Design & Access Statement and Heritage Impact AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.6) - Design & Access Statement and Heritage Impact AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.7) - Design & Access Statement and Heritage Impact AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 02 - Existing and Proposed Castle CGIsOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
02 - Demolition Block Plan - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
01 - Site Location Plan - A3Site Location Plan23 Jul 2026View
03 - Demolition Floor Plans - A1Proposed Plans23 Jul 2026View
04 - Existing Plans (Educational Block) - A1Proposed Plans23 Jul 2026View
05 - Existing Plans (Visitor Building) - A1Proposed Plans23 Jul 2026View
06 - Existing & Proposed Plans (Middle Ward Wall) - A1Proposed Plans23 Jul 2026View

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