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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

Consultation OpenReference: LA02/2026/0711/FMid and East Antrim Borough Council

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Application location

Land Approx 73m NE 162 Rathkeel Road Ballymena

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Application summary

Status
Consultation Open
Application type
Full
Received
25 Sept 2026
Validated
1 Oct 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Application overview

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.

Proposal details

Reference
LA02/2026/0711/F
Alternative references
PP-15250413
Ward
Glenwhirry
Agent
David McMeekin

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Documents 15 of 15

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form1 Oct 2026View
Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor1 Oct 2026View
NeighbourNeighbour Notifications1 Oct 2026View
DOC 01 - Farm Management PlanOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
DOC 02 - Drainage Assessment - RedactedOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
DOC 03 - Technical Details on FansOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
DOC 04 - Transport Assessment - RedactedOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
DOC 05 - Planning StatementOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
DOC 06 - Air Quality Impact Assessment - RedactedOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
DOC 08 - Assessment of Priority HabitatOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
DOC 09 - App of sodium bisulphate in lowering PH of poultry litterOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
DOC 10 - Biodiversity Checklist - RedactedOther Supporting Information1 Oct 2026View
01 Site Plan And Location MapDetailed Drawing Plans1 Oct 2026View
02 Plans And ElevationsElevations and Floor Plans1 Oct 2026View
03 Farm Maps - RedactedFarm Boundary Map1 Oct 2026View

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