590a Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RF

1. 7 Jan 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 6 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Antrim and Newtownabbey granted permission on 6 March 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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• Crown & Shamrock Inn 584 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RF

  LA03/2024/0545/F Submitted 25 Jul 2024 0.1 miles away

  Proposed change of use from existing storage shed to kitchen, toilets and waiting area to the ground floor and restaurant to the first floor including external alterations. Partial change of use to public bar to off sales facility, retention of informal parking area with reconfiguration and extension to car park and all associated site works (Amended Description).

  Granted Full applications Extension 61 docs
  Small domestic

• Crown & Shamrock Inn 584 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RF

  LA03/2024/0901/DC Submitted 16 Dec 2024 0.1 miles away

  Proposed change of use from existing storage shed to kitchen, toilets and waiting area to the ground floor and restaurant to the first floor including external alterations. Partial change of use to public bar to off sales facility, retention of informal parking area with reconfiguration and extension to car park and all associated site works (Discharge of Condition 13 from planning approval LA03/2024/0545/F regarding the blocking of a window.)

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Public footpath approximately 37 metres north west of 576 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RF

  LA03/2026/0499/F Submitted 8 Jul 2026 0.1 miles away

  Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• Public footpath approximately 37 metres north west of 576 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RF

  LA03/2026/0500/A Submitted 8 Jul 2026 0.1 miles away

  1 Digital Advertisement Unit

  Granted Advertising 16 docs

• World Cargo Centre, Ground & First Floor Warehouse, 605 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RF

  PP-12172937/1/LA03/A Submitted 18 May 2023 0.1 miles away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jul

  5no. shop signs

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 612 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey

  LA03/2026/0111/F Submitted 15 Feb 2026 0.2 miles away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~14 Apr

  Refurbishment of the existing former showroom, office and servicing workshop to provide a showroom, 3no. offices, a parts sales counter, parts/stock storage, file storage, a staff room, toilet facilities and a plant room to house building services together with a new-build detached workshop. Associated drainage and site-works to provide parking, yard space and improvements to perimeter structures.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 32 docs

• 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

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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)

  Received 21 Jan, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 29 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA03/2026/0660/F Awaiting decision

  Abbots Cross Primary School, 86 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QW

  Erection of 1 no. modular classroom

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA03/2026/0312/F Withdrawn

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

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

  Received 8 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications