24 Thornhill Parade, Ballyclare, BT39 9RE

1. 26 Jan 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 24 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Antrim and Newtownabbey granted permission on 24 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Fairview Primary School, Hillmount Avenue, Ballyclare, BT39 9HS

  LA03/2024/0718/DC Submitted 30 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  Erection of extension to existing school and other ancillary/associated works (Discharge of Condition 3 of planning approval LA03/2023/0958/F regarding the submission of a landscaping scheme and landscape specification.)

  Granted Conditions Extension 7 docs

• Site at 68-70 Doagh Road, Ballyclare (off Fairview Farm Road)

  LA03/2026/0112/DC Submitted 17 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  Demolition of 68-70 Doagh Road and erection of 9 new dwellings (6 semi-detached & 3 detached) (Discharge of Condition 6 & 8 from planning approval LA03/2024/0416/F regarding the submission of a Landscaping Scheme and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 7 docs
  Several homes

• Site at 68-70 Doagh Road, Ballyclare (off Fairview Farm Road)

  LA03/2026/0215/S54 Submitted 1 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  Demolition of 68-70 Doagh Road and erection of 9 new dwellings (6 semi-detached & 3 detached) (Removal of Condition 9 of Ref: LA03/2024/0416/F; The existing access lane, as coloured green on Drawing Number 01, date stamp received 09 June 2024, shall be planted with low level shrubbery within the first planting season following the completion of the development hereby approved, and shall be retained in thereafter at a minimum height of 2 metres unless necessary to prevent danger to the public in which case a full explanation shall be given to the Council in writing prior to its removal.)

  Granted New dwelling Demolition 8 docs
  Several homes

• Lands between 11 & 15 Clare Heights, Ballyclare, BT39 9HA

  LA03/2026/0463/O Submitted 30 Jun 2026 350 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  Site for proposed 1.5 storey detached dwelling and single garage

  Awaiting decision Outline New dwelling 7 docs
  Domestic

• 51 Russell Court, Ballyclare, BT39 9YL

  LA03/2025/0743/F Submitted 10 Oct 2025 0.3 miles away

  Alterations and extension to dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Domestic

• Lands within 'Phase D' of residential development approved under LA03/2020/0881/RM, bounded by no 19 Claughlin Lane, Ballyclare, BT39 9JD, to the North West and by the Ballyclare Relief Road (Jubilee Road) to the South

  LA03/2025/0750/F Submitted 13 Oct 2025 0.3 miles away

  Erection of 11no. dwellings with solar panels (Revisions to part of approved road layout under LA03/2020/0881/RM to facilitate adjacent private access, with amendments to approved plots and siting of units 14-24 Inclusive)

  Granted Full applications 65 docs
  Major scheme

• LA03/2026/0183/F Granted

  Lands at Ballyearl Business Park and approx 150m south of Houstons Corner Roundabout, Newtownabbey, BT36 4TP

  Erection of a warehouse building with ancillary office space, external yard, HGV and car parking, including all associated, site works, landscaping and infrastructure

  Received 18 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA03/2025/0857/F Withdrawn

  Lands 10m east of 24 Craiglands Manor, 10m west of Ballyearl Close and 10m west of 11 Ballyearl Crescent and north of Ballyearl Drive, Newtownabbey

  Erection of 21no. residential dwellings, change of house type to sites 1-23 (reduction by 2 units) of previously approved application ref: U/2010/0511/F, with associated landscaping & site works on lands accessed from Ballyearl Drive, Newtownabbey.

  Received 17 Nov, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA03/2026/0349/F Granted

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

  Proposed change of use from an office to barber shop

  Received 19 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA03/2026/0309/F Granted

  11 Duneane Road, Toomebridge, BT41 3PN

  Proposed replacement dwelling and retention of existing dwelling to be used as a domestic store

  Received 7 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA03/2026/0543/F Granted

  McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd, 5 Longwood Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9UL

  Alterations to elevations including the construction of an extension to incorporate a new entrance lobby with new glazing and replacement drive thru booths. Relocation of patio furniture and associated works to the site

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications