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Mechanical and electrical remedial works to the existing civic building, museum and arts centre. Replacement of existing heating and cooling plant, comprising 4 no. cascade-controlled gas-fired condensing boilers, a replacement ground-source heat pump tied into the existing ground collector loop, and a replacement air-cooled chiller sited in the service yard in the same position and on the same footprint as the existing unit. Installation of a new boiler flue, externally routed from the lower ground floor plantroom and discharging at the rear elevation. Associated pipework, electrical, controls and builders work.

The Braid Town Hall, Museum and Arts Centre, 1 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Site Inspection CompleteReference: LA02/2026/0579/FMid and East Antrim Borough Council

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Application location

The Braid Town Hall, Museum and Arts Centre, 1 Bridge Street, Ballymena

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Application summary

Status
Site Inspection Complete
Application type
Full
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Application overview

Mechanical and electrical remedial works to the existing civic building, museum and arts centre. Replacement of existing heating and cooling plant, comprising 4 no. cascade-controlled gas-fired condensing boilers, a replacement ground-source heat pump tied into the existing ground collector loop, and a replacement air-cooled chiller sited in the service yard in the same position and on the same footprint as the existing unit. Installation of a new boiler flue, externally routed from the lower ground floor plantroom and discharging at the rear elevation. Associated pipework, electrical, controls and builders work.

Proposal details

Reference
LA02/2026/0579/F
Alternative references
PP-15141641
Ward
Castle Demesne
Agent
Adrian Murray

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form10 Aug 2026View
Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor10 Aug 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications10 Aug 2026View
DOC 01 -Planning StatementOther Supporting Information10 Aug 2026View
02 - Proposed Block PlanSite Layout or Block Plan10 Aug 2026View
01 - Site Location MapSite Location Plan10 Aug 2026View
05 -Proposed building work lower ground floor levelProposed Plans10 Aug 2026View
03 -Existing and Proposed Rear ElevationsExisting and Proposed Elevations10 Aug 2026View
04 - Existing and Proposed SectionCross Sections10 Aug 2026View

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Site Inspection Complete
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