285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 1 refused.

• LA03/2026/0449/NMC Refused

  285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  Non-Material Change to PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) (Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks). Proposed changes include: Blocks A-D: Internal arrangements have been amended where necessary, in accordance with external input and social housing requirements; External switch room has been added to block following input from M&E consultant, as shown on individual block plan and site plan; Communal hallway arrangement has been updated - M&E services now located externally as previously noted. Fire travel distances have been taken account of, and arrangement of communal hallway has been updated where necessary; Under stair cleaner store has now been included on all blocks Outside: Courtyard area has been rearranged to simplify access; Bin stores and drying areas have been relocated/ resized where necessary; Scooter charging area and cycle store relocated to inside of courtyard area

  Decided 28 Jul 2026 Amendments
• LA03/2025/0825/DC Granted

  285 - 291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  Residential development comprising 33no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of Condition 4 from LA03/2021/0745/F - Appeal Approval Ref: 2022/A0215 regarding submission of CEMP and CMS))

  Decided 16 Apr 2026 Conditions
• LA03/2025/0826/DC Granted

  285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  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 5 from PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) regarding submission of a detailed land contamination remediation strategy and implementation plan)

  Decided 13 Feb 2026 Conditions

1. 18 Dec 2025

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 14 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Condition Discharged

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Antrim and Newtownabbey granted permission on 14 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Lands at 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey

  LA03/2026/0616/DC Submitted 27 Aug 2026 0.1 miles away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  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)

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling 4 docs
  Major scheme

• Lands at 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Belfast, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2025/0914/DC Submitted 8 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  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 24 from LA03/2021/0745/F - Appeal Approval Ref: 2022/A0215 regarding submission of Demolition Plan & Activity Schedule).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 8 docs
  Major scheme

• Lands at 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2026/0454/DC Submitted 29 Jun 2026 0.1 miles away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  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 23 from PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) regarding submission of Piling Risk Assessment)

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling 6 docs
  Major scheme

• 285 - 291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2025/0825/DC Submitted 5 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

  Residential development comprising 33no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of Condition 4 from LA03/2021/0745/F - Appeal Approval Ref: 2022/A0215 regarding submission of CEMP and CMS))

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 7 docs
  Major scheme

• 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2025/0826/DC Submitted 5 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

  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 5 from PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) regarding submission of a detailed land contamination remediation strategy and implementation plan)

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 7 docs
  Major scheme

• 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2026/0449/NMC Submitted 26 Jun 2026 0.1 miles away

  Non-Material Change to PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) (Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks). Proposed changes include: Blocks A-D: Internal arrangements have been amended where necessary, in accordance with external input and social housing requirements; External switch room has been added to block following input from M&E consultant, as shown on individual block plan and site plan; Communal hallway arrangement has been updated - M&E services now located externally as previously noted. Fire travel distances have been taken account of, and arrangement of communal hallway has been updated where necessary; Under stair cleaner store has now been included on all blocks Outside: Courtyard area has been rearranged to simplify access; Bin stores and drying areas have been relocated/ resized where necessary; Scooter charging area and cycle store relocated to inside of courtyard area

  Refused Amendments New dwelling 27 docs
  Major scheme

• 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)

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA03/2026/0566/DC Granted

  Lands within the southwest portion of the former Craighill Quarry, east Ballyeaston Road and south of Craighill Park, Ballyclare

  Social housing development comprising 45 No. residential units with associated access, car parking landscape and ancillary works (Discharge of Condition 10 from PAC approval 2025/A0033 (LA03/2024/0925/F) regarding submission of final archaeological report)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Conditions
• LA03/2026/0559/DC Granted

  Lands incorporating the existing Balloo Hire Centre, including lands to the east and to the rear of no. 72 - 76 Nutts Corner Road, Crumlin, BT29 4SJ

  Proposed expansion and redevelopment of existing Balloo Hire business including extension of site to the east, the reconfiguration of existing external storage areas/yard to include the external storage of shipping containers, the demolition of existing buildings, erection of workshop building, washbays, landscaping, parking, access and ancillary site works (Discharge of Condition 18 from approval LA03/2025/0530/F regarding submission of programme of archaeological work)

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 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)

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 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)

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 12 Sep 2026 Conditions