LA03/2026/0177/A

1. 13 Mar 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 24 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Antrim and Newtownabbey for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• LA03/2025/0670/DC Awaiting decision

  290 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QT

  Demolition of part of the existing Tramways Shopping Centre, proposed extension to existing Eurospar retail unit along with additional associated forecourt parking and new landscaped space to link beside remaining Tramways Shopping Centre (Discharge of condition 15 from planning approval LA03/2023/0600/F regarding the submission of a final Construction Environmental Management Plan)

  15 Sep 2025 1m away Conditions
• LA03/2026/0229/DC Awaiting decision

  290 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QT

  Demolition of part of the existing Tramways Shopping Centre, proposed extension to existing Eurospar retail unit along with additional associated forecourt parking and new landscaped space to link beside remaining Tramways Shopping Centre (Discharge of Conditions 10-14 from planning approval LA03/2023/0600/F regarding the submission of a Contamination Validation Report)

  8 Apr 2026 1m away Conditions
• LA03/2026/0127/F Granted

  Unit 1, 290 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QT

  New entrance to existing Eurospar retail unit along with associated works to pathways, boundary treatments and landscaping.

  20 Feb 2026 1m away Full applications
• LA03/2026/0383/DC Decided

  THUNDERDOME COMPLEX 281 - 295 ANTRIM ROAD GLENGORMLEY NEWTOWNABBEY BT36 7BX

  Erection of 47no. residential apartments (social housing) with solar panels, car parking, access, open space, landscaping and associated general site works. (Discharge of Condition 9 from planning approval LA03/2025/0552/F regarding the submission of a SuDS management and maintenance plan including arrangements for long term maintenance.)

  1 Jun 2026 91m away Conditions
• LA03/2025/0552/F Granted

  Thunderdome Complex, 281-295 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, BT36 7BX

  Erection of 47no. residential apartments (social housing) with solar panels, car parking, access, open space, landscaping and associated general site works.

  31 Jul 2025 91m away Full applications
• LA03/2026/0419/F Awaiting decision

  McDonalds Restaurant, 290 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QT (Aprox 53 metres northeast of Unit 1 Glenwell Road, Newtownabbey BT36 7RF)

  Refurbishment, alterations, and extension to existing restaurant

  15 Jun 2026 127m away Full applications

• LA03/2026/0225/A Granted

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

  Retention of 1 no. totem, 1no. shop sign and 2 no. wayfinding signs

  3 Apr 2026 Advertising
• LA03/2026/0284/A Granted

  175 M&S Foodhall 175 Airport Road, Aldergrove, BT29 4DW

  1 Totem Sign & 1 Totem Insert

  29 Apr 2026 Advertising
• LA03/2026/0498/A Awaiting decision

  Public footpath directly north of Edmund Rice College, Hightown Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7AU

  1no Digital Advertisement Unit

  8 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA03/2026/0512/A Awaiting decision

  Public footpath approximately 16 metres south west of 208 Meadowlands, Antrim, BT41 4EZ

  1 Digital Advertising Unit

  8 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA03/2026/0504/A Awaiting decision

  Public footpath approximately 39 metres north west of 2 West Crescent, Newtownabbey, BT37 9DT

  1 Digital Advertisement Unit

  8 Jul 2026 Advertising