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Antrim and Newtownabbey planning applications
1,135 applications. 95% approved. 78 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,135 planning applications from Antrim and Newtownabbey. 616 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 95% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Antrim and Newtownabbey: 760 applications received in the last year, 616 decisions published.
Antrim and Newtownabbey takes a median of 78 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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LA03/2026/0673/PAN Awaiting decision
Lands at Jubilee Road 30m to the south of Nos 18, 32 and 34 Mossfield Crescent, Coggrey Ballyclare, 50m to the north west of 42 Readers Crescent and 11 Readers Avenue, Ballyclare, BT39 9DX
Proposed Residential Development, Public Open Space, Play Park, Landscaping, Pumping Station, hard and soft landscaping works, engineering works and all Associated Site and access Works.
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LA03/2026/0660/F Awaiting decision
Abbots Cross Primary School, 86 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QW
Erection of 1 no. modular classroom
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LA03/2026/0659/A Awaiting decision
Unit 13B Abbey Trading Centre, Longwood Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9UQ
1 Projecting sign, 4 Prismatic, 1 Shop sign, 1 Other - High Level Box Sign
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LA03/2026/0658/F Awaiting decision
54 Charles Drive, Ballyclare, BT39 9BX
Alteration and extension to dwelling
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LA03/2026/0657/F Awaiting decision
88 Arthur Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7EJ
Roof space conversion with dormer to rear elevation
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LA03/2026/0656/PAN Granted
Lands at and to the north and west of 723 and 723A Antrim Road, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, BT39 0AR
Proposed erection of ‘One School Global’ educational facility
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LA03/2026/0654/NMC Awaiting decision
18 Ballycraigy Road, Antrim, BT41 1PL
Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2025/0030/F (13No. Dwellings including solar panels (Relocation and change of house types from approval LA03/2018/0497/F)) House type approved on sites 2 and 3 is changing from type A to C. House type approved on sites 6 and 7 is changing from C to A. Both house type have been approved on the site through planning permission LA03/2025/0030/F. The amendment does not alter the overall housing mix.
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LA03/2026/0652/DC Awaiting decision
28 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB
Demolition of existing buildings on site and erection of 12 no. apartments, including associated and ancillary works. (Discharge of Condition 3 from Planning Approval LA03/2023/0277/F Planning Appeal Reference 2024/A0052 regarding submission of 'High Walls' details)
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LA03/2026/0651/F Awaiting decision
Lands adjacent and approximately 16m south east of No.1 Rockland View, Ballyclare, BT39 9LZ
Proposed changes to the existing house type design of Plot 43, of previous consent LA03/2024/0925/F planning appeal reference 2025/A0033.
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LA03/2026/0649/NMC Granted
Former PSNI Station, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare
Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2022/0812/F (Demolishment of existing former police station. Proposed residential development consisting of 3 apartment blocks with 20no. 1- and 2-bedroom apartments and associated car parking (Amended Plans)). Amendments to Building 3 as previously approved including amendments to window fenestration, reduction in footprint and massing, amendment to internal layout to meet lifetime homes standards, TCI Bands and DPI Standards
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LA03/2026/0648/NMC Granted
Former PSNI Station, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare
Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2022/0812/F (Demolishment of existing former police station. Proposed residential development consisting of 3 apartment blocks with 20no. 1- and 2-bedroom apartments and associated car parking (Amended Plans)). Amendments to Buildings 1 and 2 as previously approved including amendments to window fenestration, reduction in footprint and massing, amendment to internal layout to meet lifetime homes standards, TCI Bands and DPI Standards
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LA03/2026/0641/S54 Awaiting decision
Lands 40m south of 6 Caulside Drive, New Park Industrial Estate, Antrim, BT41 2DU
Proposed factory, ancillary office area, storage, parking and other ancillary works (Variation of Conditions 2, 5 and 9 from approval LA03/2022/0874/F regarding noise impact)
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LA03/2026/0639/F Awaiting decision
1-5 Farmley Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7TR
Proposed change of use from a bank (use class A2) to retail (use class A1) at ground floor and to 2no. residential apartments at first floor with a roof extension to create second floor level for 2no. residential apartments
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LA03/2026/0635/F Awaiting decision
Units 1 and 2 Craigarogan Business Park, 660 Antrim Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RG
Change of use from vacant commercial unit to gymnasium
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LA03/2026/0640/F Awaiting decision
Kingfisher Country Estate, 10 Paradise Walk, Templepatrick, BT39 0DD
Retrospective replacement and extension of the Estate’s tennis courts with Padel Tennis facilities to include 3no. covered padel courts, a covered pergola, a reception/ equipment hut and associated landscaping
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LA03/2026/0643/NMC Awaiting decision
Lands within the southwest portion of the former Craighill Quarry, east of Ballyeaston Road and south of Craighill Park, Ballyclare
Non-material change to PAC approval 2025/A0033 (LA03/2024/0925/F) (Social housing development comprising 45 no. residential units with associated access, car parking landscaping and ancillary works). Changes to House Types H & I to include roof dropped approximately 125mm to window head height; Windowsill height lifted on full-height windows at first floor level; Gas and electric meter relocated; Missing headers added to front and side elevations; Bay window amended to brick dimensions; Kitchen window resized; Back door/kitchen window realigned
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LA03/2026/0638/NMC Awaiting decision
Lands within the southwest portion of the former Craighill Quarry, east of Ballyeaston Road and south of Craighill Park, Ballyclare.
Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2024/0925/F planning appeal reference 2025/A0033 (Social housing development comprising 45 no. residential units with associated access, car parking, landscaping and ancillary works). Minor changes in design to house type E, plot 25. Changes are detailed in the cover letter provided.
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LA03/2026/0642/NMC Awaiting decision
Lands within the southwest portion of the former Craighill Quarry, east of Ballyeaston Road and south of Craighill Park, Ballyclare
Non-material change to planning application LA03/2024/0925/F (Social housing development comprising 45 no. residential units with associated access, car parking landscaping and ancillary works); Minor changes in design to all houses types A, B, C and D
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LA03/2026/0637/NMC Awaiting decision
Lands within the southwest portion of the former Craighill Quarry, east of Ballyeaston Road and south of Craighill Park, Ballyclare.
Non-material change of planning application LA03/2024/0925/F (Social housing development comprising 45 no. residential units with associated access, car parking landscaping and ancillary works); Minor changes in design to the apartment block - plot 6-9
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LA03/2026/0633/F Awaiting decision
Former Monkstown Orange Hall, 70 NE of 29 Knockagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BW
Conversion of existing building into dwelling, with extension to create additional living accommodation and garage (Superceding approval LA03/2022/0607/F) (Change of house type from planning approval LA03/2023/0874/)
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LA03/2026/0634/O Awaiting decision
Lands approximately 115m northwest of No. 51A Ballymena Road, Doagh, Ballyclare, BT39 0QR
Dwelling and garage on a farm.
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LA03/2026/0629/A Awaiting decision
560 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BU
1no digital sign
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LA03/2026/0623/DC Awaiting decision
14 Crosshill Road, Crumlin, BT29 4BQ
Proposed office building, production building, plant room and car parking area (Discharge of Condition 2 from planning approval LA03/2021/0124/F regarding the submission of a final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
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LA03/2026/0625/F Awaiting decision
Approx.155m west of 10 Kilcross Road, Crumlin, BT29 4TA
Proposed free range poultry house for up to 24k laying hens, including improvements to the existing access onto Kilcross Road, provision of a new laneway, concrete aprons, two meal silos, litter store and conveyor system, drainage swale, roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, landscaping, and associated site works.
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LA03/2026/0626/F Awaiting decision
111 Magheralane Road, Randalstown, BT41 2PD
Replacement Garage
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LA03/2026/0627/F Awaiting decision
50m North of 151 Lisnevenagh Road, Tavnaghmore, Antrim, BT41 2JU
Replacement dwelling and garage
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LA03/2026/0624/NMC Awaiting decision
19 Abbots Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QZ
Non-material change to LA03/2024/0812/F (Alteration and extension to dwelling) Move the approved extension 0.5m straight back towards rear boundary.
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LA03/2026/0620/A Awaiting decision
607 Shore Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0ST
7no shop signs
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LA03/2026/0621/O Awaiting decision
Nos. 1-2 and 4-6 Lower Springvale Row, Doagh, BT39 0ST
Proposed two replacement dwellings and garage, access and ancillary site works
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LA03/2026/0619/F Awaiting decision
30 Carnbeg Dale, Antrim, BT41 4RE
Extension and alterations to dwelling
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LA03/2026/0617/F Awaiting decision
Keef Halla Country House, 20 Tully Road, Nutts Corner, Crumlin, BT29 4SW
The proposed development comprises the change of use of the existing guest house to a single residential dwelling. No external alterations to the building are proposed as part of this application. The proposal includes the continued use of the existing accesses, parking, and associated external areas to serve the residential property. No demolition or other ancillary works requiring planning permission form part of this proposal.
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LA03/2026/0618/NMC Awaiting decision
Lands south-east of no 20 Birch Hill Road and north of Ballygore Road, Antrim
Non-material change to LA03/2016/1085/RM (Phase 3 of development with 97 no. dwellings (45 no. detached and 52 no. semi-detached) with associated new access to Ballygore Road, site works and landscaping (Reduced and Amended Proposal) See enclosed cover letter for full details. Site Nos. 147, 150, 151, 154, 155, 172, 175, 183, 203, 237, 238, 241 & 242 - Relabelled as handed house types. Site Nos. 160, 161, 204, 206, 220, 222, 226, 231, 239 & 243 - Stone gables on corner plots amended to plain render but feature windows retained. Site Nos. 153, 171, 192, 213 & 225 - Feature gable windows removed to improve internal bedroom layout.
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LA03/2026/0615/NMC Awaiting decision
Site 350m Approx. South West of 28 Kilmakee Road, Templepatrick
Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2025/0105/RM (Replacement dwelling and garage). Changes to include reduction in overall footprint (retaining the general building visual mass, shape and scale); Omission of rear WC and attached garage window; Omission of rear bay window arrangement; Omission of mid level expressed band to main dwelling; Omission of lead cloaked dormers to attached garage; Link & attached garage eaves now closed in (not exposed rafter ends); Omission of side courtyard door flat roof canopy detail; Omission of timber gable finial to attached garage roof; Change Family Dining rear facing patio doors to single window; Omission of rear facing window to first floor Master Bedroom suite; Minor internal floor plan alterations (non-critical to aesthetics)
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LA03/2026/0616/DC Awaiting decision
Lands at 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey
Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of Condition 7 from PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) regarding submission of land contamination remediation strategy)
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LA03/2026/0611/F Awaiting decision
Lands at Ulster University, Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QE (approximately 90m west of the Sports Centre)
Erection of sports changing pavilion, including associated air source heat pumps, storage containers and all other associated site works
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LA03/2026/0610/F Awaiting decision
30 Aylesbury Rise, Newtownabbey, BT36 7ZA
Two storey side extension to dwelling
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LA03/2026/0608/LBC Granted
NH&SCT, Whiteabbey Hospital, 34 Station Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RH
Demolition of existing fire-damaged roof fabric to allow temporary structural shoring of external walls
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LA03/2026/0606/DC Awaiting decision
18 Ballycraigy Road, Antrim, BT41 1PL
13no. dwellings (Change of house type from approval LA03/2018/0497/F) (Discharge of Conditions 11, 12 and 13 from approval Ref: LA03/2025/0033/F regarding the submission of a Landscape Maintenance and Management Plan, Risk Assessments & Data regarding contamination and updated contamination and remediation strategy)
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LA03/2026/0604/O Awaiting decision
Approx. 70.5m SE of 5 Dunadry Manor, Dunadry, Antrim, BT41 2RY and accessed from Belfast Road
Proposed site for dwelling and garage
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LA03/2026/0603/F Awaiting decision
31 Craigmore Road, Randalstown, Antrim, BT41 3HD
Replacement dwelling and garage (Change of house type from that approved under T/2012/0054/F and LA03/2026/0060/CLOPUD)
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LA03/2026/0605/F Awaiting decision
Approx 70m northeast of 21 Glebe Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6UW
Dwelling (Change of house type to PAC approval 2025/A0036 [LA03/2025/0294/F])
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LA03/2026/0601/O Awaiting decision
50M SW of 7 Ballynoe Lane, Antrim, BT41 2RA
Dwelling and garage on a farm
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LA03/2026/0600/A Awaiting decision
SPAR, 197 Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0LU
11 Shop signs
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LA03/2026/0597/O Awaiting decision
Lands approximately 38m southwest of No. 52 Rathmore Road, Dunadry, Antrim, BT41 2HG
Site for dwelling including all ancillary works.
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LA03/2026/0595/F Awaiting decision
9 Ravelston Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT36 6PN
First floor rear extension to dwelling
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LA03/2026/0598/F Awaiting decision
77 Ballybentragh Road, Dunadry, Antrim, BT41 2HJ
Alterations and extensions to dwelling
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LA03/2026/0594/A Awaiting decision
24m NE of 67 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9BJ
1 Hoarding
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LA03/2026/0591/F Awaiting decision
Holywell Hospital, 60 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 2RJ
Removal and alterations of existing roof lanterns
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LA03/2026/0593/DC Awaiting decision
Lands opposite and 10m Northeast of 3 Main Street, Ballyclare, BT39 9AB
6 No. Apartments (Renewal of previous planning approval LA03/2018/0026/F) (Discharge of Conditions 2 & 3 from planning approval LA03/2023/0570/F regarding the submission of a Verification Report)
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LA03/2026/0596/F Awaiting decision
Oakfield House,12 Aghnadarragh Road, Glenavy, Crumlin, BT29 4QG
Extensions to existing dwelling including domestic garages and swimming pool for private domestic use, lobby linking dwelling to home gym (converted from detached double garages) landscaping and associated ancillary works (In substitution for Planning Approval ref. LA03/2021/0579/F)
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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LA03/2026/0649/NMC Granted
Former PSNI Station, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare
Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2022/0812/F (Demolishment of existing former police station. Proposed residential development consisting of 3 apartment blocks with 20no. 1- and 2-bedroom apartments and associated car parking (Amended Plans)). Amendments to Building 3 as previously approved including amendments to window fenestration, reduction in footprint and massing, amendment to internal layout to meet lifetime homes standards, TCI Bands and DPI Standards
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LA03/2026/0648/NMC Granted
Former PSNI Station, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare
Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2022/0812/F (Demolishment of existing former police station. Proposed residential development consisting of 3 apartment blocks with 20no. 1- and 2-bedroom apartments and associated car parking (Amended Plans)). Amendments to Buildings 1 and 2 as previously approved including amendments to window fenestration, reduction in footprint and massing, amendment to internal layout to meet lifetime homes standards, TCI Bands and DPI Standards
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LA03/2026/0583/DC Granted
199 Staffordstown Road, Antrim, BT41 3NY
Replacement Dwelling (Discharge of Condition 4 from Planning Approval LA03/2026/0133/RM regarding the submission of a Level 2 Historic Building Survey)
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LA03/2026/0579/NMC Granted
Site adjacent to Fern House, Antrim Area Hospital, Bush Road, Antrim, BT41 2RL
Non-material change to planning approval LA03/2025/0155/F (Proposed erection of new build Macmillan information and support centre, and associated landscaping); 1) Change the finish colour of the upper roof membrane from Copper to RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, to match the lower roof and window / door/curtain wall glazing frames. 2) to reinstate the array of photovoltaic panels to the lower roof, as was originally shown on the initial proposed roof plan submitted in March 2025
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LA03/2026/0036/F Granted
Unit 32, Antrim Business Park, 25 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LD
Change of use from an existing warehouse unit to a gym (Retrospective)
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LA03/2026/0153/O Granted
Lands at approx. 35m east of 213 Moneynick Road and adjacent and southeast of 21 Gloverstown Road, Toomebridge, BT41 3PG
Site for proposed residential development comprising 43no units, roof-mounted solar panels, open space, landscaping, access on to Moneynick Road and all ancillary site works.
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LA03/2026/0375/F Granted
Steel Mac Distribution (SMD) Ltd. Unit 1a Global Point Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 5TB
Extensions and alterations to existing factory for Steel Mac Distribution (SMD) Ltd. and all ancillary site works and infrastructure
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LA03/2026/0512/A Granted
Public footpath along Ballymena Road, approximately 16 metres SW of 208 Meadow Lands, Antrim, BT41 4EZ
1 Digital Advertising Unit
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LA03/2026/0511/F Granted
Public footpath along Ballymena Road, approximately 16 metres SW of 208 Meadow Lands, Antrim, BT41 4EZ
Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath
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LA03/2026/0581/DC Granted
24a Donegore Hill, Muckamore, BT41 2HW
Proposed site for 2 dwellings, including amended vehicular access to main road (Discharge of Condition 6 from planning approval LA03/2021/0814/F regarding the submission of a Programme of Archaeological Works (POW)
The full record
Decisions between 2020 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 823 decisions from Antrim and Newtownabbey between 2020 and 2026, part of 1,135 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 749 granted against 49 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 533 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
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LA03/2020/0075/RM Withdrawn
35m West of 178 Staffordstown Road Randalstown
Dwelling and Garage
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LA03/2021/0486/F Granted
74 Crosskennan Road Antrim BT41 2RG
Proposed front and side extensions and alterations to dwelling
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LA03/2021/0597/F Granted
Primrose Hill Day Nursery 3A Lisglass Road Ballyclare BT39 9NP
Erection of new baby unit/offices associated with existing day nursery.
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LA03/2021/0670/F Granted
13 Glenwell Park Newtownabbey BT36 7TA
Remove existing rear conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension, part conversion of garage to habitable space, install gable windows and internal alterations
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LA03/2021/0678/F Granted
Area of triangle shaped grass located off Doagh Road close to the junction with Shore Road (approx. 50m) Newtownabbey BT37 9NZ
Installation of a 15m high telecoms street pole c/w wraparound cabinet, with integrated antenna and 3no additional equipment cabinets and ancillary equipment
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LA03/2021/0324/F Granted
71 Cedarmount Antrim BT41 4HB
Retention of sales office as built for the sale of vehicles
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LA03/2022/0969/NMC Granted
Lands at 570 Doagh Road and 50 Carnmoney Road North Mossley Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
Non material change to LA03/2019/0174/F [Residential development of 44 no. dwellings and associated works (Renewal of approval U/2008/0509/F)] Removal of chimney, omission of brick soldier plinth and brick eaves dentil course, slight variation in footprint and area to House Types B, C, D, E (Semi-Detached and Detached) and F (Semi-Detached and Detached). Removal of porch roof on House Type B.
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LA03/2022/0828/F Granted
91 Irish Hill Road Straid Ballyclare BT39 9NL
Proposed 2 storey extension & alterations to dwelling.
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LA03/2022/1080/LBC Granted
Lissan Ward, 60 Steeple Road Antrim BT41 2RJ
Alterations to Lissan Ward, to include the formation of 4no new bedrooms with 3no ensuites and associated works within the ward
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LA03/2022/0790/F Granted
578 Doagh Road Newtownabbey BT36 5BU
Proposed extension and alteration of existing business premises for use as bakery production facility to include loading bay.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 163 26%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 231 38%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 222 36%
Planning agents in Antrim and Newtownabbey
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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TSA Planning Ltd 100% granted overall 18
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Gravis Planning Ltd 98% granted overall 12
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Big Design Architecture 100% granted overall 11
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JWA Design 100% granted overall 8
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Slemish Design Studio Architects 99% granted overall 7
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PARK DESIGN ASSOCIATES 96% granted overall 7
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Arca Design 91% granted overall 6
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HR Jess Ltd 100% granted overall 6
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Applications by ward in Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Aldergrove 59
- Antrim Centre 64
- Ballyclare East 62
- Ballyclare West 25
- BALLYNURE 50
- Ballyrobert 47
- Clady 78
- Cranfield 26
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- Mallusk 46
- Mossley 31
- Parkgate 43
- Rostulla 35
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- Springfarm 35
- Templepatrick 71
- Toome 77
- Valley (Antrim and Newtownabbey) 27
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Antrim and Newtownabbey decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Antrim and Newtownabbey decided 616 planning applications. 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 78 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Antrim and Newtownabbey decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 616 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 26% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 64% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Antrim and Newtownabbey decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 823 decisions from Antrim and Newtownabbey between 2020 and 2026, out of 1,135 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 81 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Antrim and Newtownabbey: 1,135 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 616 decided, 95% approved, median 78 days to a decision. 760 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2020 and 2026: 823 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.