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Comprehensive public realm regeneration works across Carrickfergus town centre and waterfront, comprising the creation and reconfiguration of the Waterfront Park, Castle Parade Square and associated car parking; provision of an urban beach, interactive water feature and flexible event spaces; enhancement of streets, civic spaces and historic gateways, including North Gate, Irish Gate and the North East Bastion; formation of a continuous, universally accessible heritage route along the historic town walls; accessibility improvements; and associated hard and soft landscaping, planting, lighting, street furniture, public art, interpretation, drainage, utilities and ancillary works.

Carrickfergus town centre extending to the railway line to the north, King William Pier and the Bollards to the south, Joymount to the east and Albert Road to the west. Works included on North Street, High Street, Antrim Street, Castle Street, Market Place, West Street, Governors Place, Lancasterian Street, Lancastrian Street Car Park, Victoria Street, St. Brides Street, St. Brides Street Car Park, Joymount House Car Park, Carrickfergus Bowling Club, Shaftesbury Park, Marine Highway and land adjacent to Carrickfergus Castle.

Consultation OpenReference: LA02/2026/0543/FMid and East Antrim Borough Council

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Application location

Carrickfergus town centre extending to the railway line to the north, King William Pier and the Bollards to the south, Joymount to the east and Albert Road to the west. Works included on North Street, High Street, Antrim Street, Castle Street, Market Place, West Street, Governors Place, Lancasterian Street, Lancastrian Street Car Park, Victoria Street, St. Brides Street, St. Brides Street Car Park, Joymount House Car Park, Carrickfergus Bowling Club, Shaftesbury Park, Marine Highway and land adjacent to Carrickfergus Castle.

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Application summary

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

Application overview

Comprehensive public realm regeneration works across Carrickfergus town centre and waterfront, comprising the creation and reconfiguration of the Waterfront Park, Castle Parade Square and associated car parking; provision of an urban beach, interactive water feature and flexible event spaces; enhancement of streets, civic spaces and historic gateways, including North Gate, Irish Gate and the North East Bastion; formation of a continuous, universally accessible heritage route along the historic town walls; accessibility improvements; and associated hard and soft landscaping, planting, lighting, street furniture, public art, interpretation, drainage, utilities and ancillary works.

Proposal details

Reference
LA02/2026/0543/F
Alternative references
PP-15055738
Ward
Castle (Mid and East Antrim)
Agent
Damien McLoughlin

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Documents 136 of 136

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form23 Jul 2026View
NI Water - Strategic Applications responseConsultation Responses4 Aug 2026View
DFI Roads - Ballymena Office responseConsultation Responses12 Aug 2026View
Environ Health Mid And East Antrim responseConsultation Responses2 Sept 2026View
Shared Environmental Services responseConsultation Responses14 Sept 2026View
Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor23 Jul 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
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NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
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NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications28 Jul 2026View
Doc 22 - Drainage AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 23 - Air Quality Impact Assessment - redactedOther Supporting Information10 Sept 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.1) - Design and Access StatementOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 01 (Part.2) - Design and Access Statement - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 02 - Furniture Design Intent Drawing PackOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 03 - Irish Gate Design Intent Drawing PackOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 04 - Bat Survey Phase 1Other Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 05 - Drainage AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 06 - Outline Construction Environmental Management PlanOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 07 - Preliminary Risk Assessment 1 (Harbour Carpark and Castle Ramp) - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 08 - Preliminary Risk Assessment 2 (Town Walls and Castle) - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 09 - Preliminary Risk Assessment 3 (Wider Town Centre and Town Hall) - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 10 - Preliminary Ecology Assessment - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 12 - Visual Impact Assessment - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 13 - Service Management PlanOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 14 - Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 16 - Pre Application Community Consultation Report - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 17 - Planning StatementOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 18 - Transport Assessment FormOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 19 - Transport AssessmentOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 20 - Archaeological Impact Assessment - redactedOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 21 - Event Management PlanOther Supporting Information23 Jul 2026View
Doc 11 - Tree Schedule and Constraints PlanTree Reports23 Jul 2026View
38 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE05) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
39 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE06) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
40 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE07) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
41 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE08) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
42 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE09) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
43 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE10) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
44 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE11) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
45 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE12) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
46 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE13) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
47 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE14) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
48 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE15) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
49 - Demolition and Street Furniture Proposals (North Sector) - A0Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
50 - Demolition and Street Furniture Proposals (South Sector) - A0Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
51 - Proposed Contractor Compounds - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
04 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE01) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
08 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE05) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
09 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE06) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
12 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE09) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
13 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE10) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
18 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE15) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
05 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE02) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
07 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE04) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
10 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE07) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
11 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE08) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
14 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE11) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
15 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE12) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
16 - Hard Landscape Plans (zone SE13) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
19 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE01) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
20 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE02) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
21 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE03) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
22 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE04) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
23 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE05) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
24 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE06) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
25 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE07) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
26 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE08) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
27 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE09) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
28 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE10) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
29 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE11) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
30 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE12) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
31 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE13) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
32 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE14) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
33 - Soft Landscape Plans (zone SE15) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
34 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE01) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
35 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE02) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
36 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE03) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
37 - Lighting Arrangement (zone SE04) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
71 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE01) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
72 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE02) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
73 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE03) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
74 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE04) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
75 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE05) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
76 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE06) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
77 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE07) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
78 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE08) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
79 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE09) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
80 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE10) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
81 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE11) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
82 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE12) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
83 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE13) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
84 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE14) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
85 - Drainage and Levels Layout (zone SE15) - A1Site Layout or Block Plan23 Jul 2026View
01 - Site Location Plan - A1Site Location Plan23 Jul 2026View
52 - Construction Details - North East Bastion (zone SE01) - A1Proposed Plans23 Jul 2026View
53 - Construction Details - Irish Gate (zone SE11) - A1Proposed Plans23 Jul 2026View
02 - Existing Site Survey - A1Existing Site Survey23 Jul 2026View
06/1 Hard Landscape Plans 3 of 15Landscaping Proposals28 Aug 2026View
17/1 Hard Landscape Plans 14 of 15Landscaping Proposals28 Aug 2026View
03/1 Hard Landscape Pland (Overall)Landscaping Proposals28 Aug 2026View
65 - Proposed Tree 01 (in hardstanding) - A1Landscaping Proposals23 Jul 2026View
66 - Proposed Tree 02 (in hardstanding with decking, hedges & shrubs) - A1Landscaping Proposals23 Jul 2026View
67 - Proposed Tree 03 (tree planter & green screen) - A1Landscaping Proposals23 Jul 2026View
68 - Proposed Tree 04 (in soft standing) - A1Landscaping Proposals23 Jul 2026View
69 - Proposed Tree 05 (in soft standing) - A1Landscaping Proposals23 Jul 2026View
89 - Paving 04 - A1Further Particulars23 Jul 2026View
90 - Paving 05 - A1Further Particulars23 Jul 2026View
91 - Paving 06 - A1Further Particulars23 Jul 2026View
86 - Paving 01 - A1Further Particulars23 Jul 2026View
87 - Paving 02 - A1Further Particulars23 Jul 2026View
88 - Paving 03 - A1Further Particulars23 Jul 2026View
93 - Edging 02 - A1Further Particulars23 Jul 2026View
92 - Edging 01 - A1Further Particulars23 Jul 2026View
54 - Proposed Furniture 01 (moveable planters & with seats) - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
55 - Proposed Furniture 02 (fixed planters) - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
56 - Proposed Furniture 03 (fixed planters) - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
57 - Proposed Furniture 04 (benches, seats, bike racks, litter bin & recessed tree grilles)- A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
58 - Proposed Furniture 05 (proprietary planeters & auto-bollards) - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
59 - Proposed Furniture 06 (lighting various) - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
60 - Proposed Walls 01 - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
61 - Proposed Walls 02 - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
62 - Proposed Walls 03 - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
63 - Proposed Walls 04 - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
64 - Proposed Steps 01 - A1Proposed Elevations23 Jul 2026View
70 - Proposed Floor Plan & Elevations - NE Bastion Periscope - A2Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans23 Jul 2026View

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