Planning applications in Antrim and Newtownabbey, May 2026

Adam H Erwin 23 Ballymena Road, Antrim, BT41 4JG

Proposed flood lighting, fencing and flag poles and associated site works.

Lands approx. 250m south of 99 Dublin Road, Antrim, BT41 4PN

Proposed c.20MW solar farm and associated infrastructure including ground mounted solar PV panels on support frames, two no transformer cabins, fencing, CCTV cameras, internal service road, landscaping and ancillary site and access works

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

Adam H Erwin 23 Ballymena Road, Antrim, BT41 4JG

Proposed flood lighting, fencing and flag poles and associated site works.

Approximately 33 metres northwest of 17 Whitehill Drive, Randalstown, BT41 2EH

Erection of agricultural shed (Hay Store)

Unit D4 Valley Business Park, 67 Church Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7LS

Proposed change of use to a dog day-care facility (retrospective)

107 Church Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6HG

Extension and alterations to dwelling

880 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0AH

Alteration to dwelling

17 Ballyginniff Road, Crumlin, BT29 4EF

Retention of storage shed and proposed alterations to existing access

179 Hillhead Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9LW

Alterations and extension to dwelling

20m east of Nos. 4-6 Cranfield Corner, Cranfield Road, Randalstown, BT41 3LJ

Proposed erection of two agricultural sheds with proposed new access lane

7 Vaddegan Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT36 7TH

Alterations and extension to dwelling

4 Chapeltown Road, Tavnaghmore, Antrim, BT41 2LD

Alterations and extension to dwelling for ancillary accommodation and retention of garden room

Lands approx. 80m south of no. 17 Dundrod Road and approx. 50m north of 15A Dundrod Road, Nutts Corner, Crumlin, BT29 4GD

Extension of existing storage and distribution facility to erect new warehouse, with associated circulation areas, ground works and boundary treatments (Discharge of Condition 7 from approval LA03/2024/0611/F regarding external backup generator and acoustic barrier)

Lands within the SW portion of the former Craighill Quarry, approx. 180m east of No. 92 Ballyeaston Road and approx. 70m south of 38 Craighill Park, Ballyclare

Erection of one dwelling (Proposed change of house type for plot 24 from planning approval. LA03/2024/0925/F

Lands situated at the junction of Ballyrobin Road and Antrim Road and 120m east of Hillhead Farm, 6 Antrim Road, Crumlin

9no signs (1 no totem, 1 no projecting sign, 3no directional signs & 4no building signs)

21 Kilmakee Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0EP

Alterations and extension to dwelling

The Thompson Primary School, 42 Mossley Road, Ballyrobert, Ballyclare, BT39 9RX

Refurbishment and extension of existing school with new staff car park and dedicated school drop-off within the school, accessed from the Ballyrobert Road. The development will comprise the partial demolition of the existing school with the removal of 4 no. mobile classrooms. The extension will be single storey and include 4 no. new classrooms, a new multi-purpose Hall, upgraded heating systems and all ancillary development. Provision for photovoltaic panels (PV panels) on the school roof.

45 Hollowburn Road, Antrim, BT41 1NQ

Alterations and extension to dwelling and garage

80 Carncome Road, Connor, Ballymena, BT42 3NS

Single storey rear extension to dwelling and erection of garage

20 metres east of 284 Belfast Road, Templepatrick

Conversion and extension of existing barns to provide farm shop, ancillary storage and preparation areas and café, including car parking and associated works (Discharge of Condition 9 from approval LA03/2023/0742/F regarding submission of final archaeological report)

Land to rear and approx. 12.5m north of 32 Station Road, Randalstown, BT41 AE

Extension to and conversion of outbuilding to a single storey dwelling

55 Crumlin Road, Aldergrove, BT29 4AQ

Level Access on each side of the property

36b Blackrock Road, Randalstown, Antrim, BT41 3LF

Replacement dwelling and garage with increase in site curtilage (variation of condition 2 of planning application Ref: LA03/2025/0295/F relating to the demolition of existing building and construction of dwelling)

Gravelbank, 21 Bay Road, Crumlin, BT29 4QP

Alterations and extensions to dwelling

40m East of nos 2-20 Fernagh Parade and North of 35 Ypres Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 0BN

Residential development comprising 10no. semi-detached dwellings (social housing), landscaping, parking and ancillary site works (Discharge of Condition 11 from planning approval LA03/2023/0840/F regarding the submission of a Landscaping Scheme)

Office (2nd Floor), 300 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5EG

Proposed change of use from an office to barber shop

300m East of 105 Boghill Rd, Templepatrick, BT39 0HS

Proposed (Vesta) V52 wind turbine (hub height 51.9 and tip height 77.9), one substation, one electrical cabinet, hardstanding, access lane, cabling and all associated and ancillary works (Discharge of Condition 2 from planning approval LA03/2022/0615/F regarding the submission of the decommissioning scheme)

Kennys Service Station, 215 Castle Road, Antrim, BT41 2EB

Petrol forecourt renovation to include two new underground fuel tanks, raised existing canopy and relocation of existing jet wash (Variation of Condition 2 from approval LA03/2024/0173/F regarding decommissioning of existing fuel storage tanks)

Lands 270m North West of 15 Sawmill Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9JP

Proposed erection of a organic free range poultry shed with 2no. Feed bins, manure storage shed, underground effluent tank, PV Panels. Associated site works including yard areas, drainage, swale, and lane. Proposed new entrance to serve new poultry unit. Shed to contain 9,000 free range laying hens.

150 Seven Mile Straight, Muckamore, Antrim, BT41 4QY

Erection of replacement detached dwelling, garage, pool house and associated hard and soft landscaping

40 Shaneoguestown Road, Dunadry, Antrim, BT41 4TH

Two storey extension to the rear of dwelling

Lands to the East of no.92 Ballyeaston Road, Ballyclare, and 135m to the North East of nos.13-27 Elizabeth Gardens, Ballyclare BT39 9BT

Proposed residential development comprising 33no. dwellings and 4no. apartments, garages, landscaping, NIE substation and to include stability works and extraction of rock, open space and all associated site works (Discharge of Condition 15 from planning approval LA03/2023/0772/F regarding fence to be erected around specified area)

EUROSPAR Mallusk, 45 Mallusk Road, Grange Of Mallusk, Newtownabbey, BT36 4PP

Proposed removal of existing drive-through kiosk, external alterations and amendments to car park layout

Lands 25m North of 8 Kilbegs Road, Antrim, BT41 4NN

Proposed 2no. light industrial (Class B2) units, roof-mounted solar panels, parking, landscaping, access onto Kilbegs Road and ancillary works.

47 Lynda Meadows, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0AT

Extension and alterations to dwelling

Lands 80m south of 50d Loughbeg Road, Toomebridge

Proposed infill dwelling

Lands 253 metres South West of No 1 Ballymartin Road, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, BT39 0BW

1no Hoarding

Lands 950m east of 84 Budore Road, Ligoniel

Replacement to existing turbine approved under T/2013/0256/F from 40m tower and 29.6m rotor diameter to proposed 50m tower and 52m rotor diameter (Discharge of Condition 8 from approval LA03/2020/0353/F regarding the implementation of the Bat Monitoring and Mitigation Plan date stamped 4th June 2021)

Lands at the site of the former Craighill Quarry, lands immeidately adjacent to and 10m east of Craighill Park and Craighill Crescent and lands immeidately north and northwest of Craighill Manor and Craighill Drive with accessed off Craighill Park, Ballyclare.

Construction of 210 dwellings to include social and affordable housing (45no. dwellings), along with the inclusion of community facilities, a playground and public open spaces integrated throughout the site, and associated infrastructure and ancillary works.

10-12 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BA

Part change of use of ground floor and change of use of first floor from commercial storage to physio rehabilitation unit

159 Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9RT

Proposed alteration to public road access.

14 Artlone Road, Randalstown, Antrim, BT41 3HX

Retrospective extension to residential curtilage and domestic garage

3 Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QD

Alterations and extension to existing dwelling

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 a remediation strategy and the submission of a Verification Report)

Lands opposite and 10m North East of 3 Main Street, Ballyclare, BT39 9AB

6 No Apartments - Renewal of Previous Planning Approval LA03/2018/0026/F (Discharge of Condition 4 from planning approval LA03/2023/0570/F regarding the submission of a Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan)

27 Glebe Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6UW

Retention of a substantially completed dwelling (Discharge of condition 1 of the planning appeal 2025/A0036 for planning application LA03/2025/0294/F regarding the submission of full details of the mass concrete bench foundation system along the southern gable of the dwelling, including all associated temporary works, together with the final proposals for retention of the southern slope)

Between 154 & 156 Staffordstown Road, Randalstown, BT41 3LH

Two storey dwelling house

15m north of 58 The Diamond Road, Aldergrove, Crumlin, BT29 4QY

Retention of temporary mobile home and adjacent stoned area for car parking

80m Approx. West of 16 Dungonnell Road, Crumlin

New dwelling and garage