72 The Brackens, Newtownabbey, BT36 6SH

1. 18 Mar 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 24 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Antrim and Newtownabbey granted permission on 22 May 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.

• 20 Sharonmore Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT36 6QL

  LA03/2022/1089/F Submitted 1 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Two single storey wood garden sheds

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26 Sharonmore Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT36 6QL

  LA03/2026/0573/F Submitted 11 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Addition of a two-storey side extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 32 Sharonmore Gardens, Newtownabby. BT36 6QL

  LA03/2023/0189/F Submitted 17 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Single storey garden room (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 256 BALLYDUFF ROAD BALLYDUFF NEWTOWNABBEY BT36 6PA

  LA03/2024/0608/F Submitted 15 Aug 2024 300 yards away

  Amend Block A (units 8-12 inclusive) from 5no. duplex apartments to 5no. own door apartments under extant planning approval U/2005/0011/F.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 14 docs

• 11 Ravelston Way, Newtownabbey, BT36 6PL

  LA03/2025/0754/F Submitted 14 Oct 2025 450 yards away

  Alterations and extension to dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Ravelston Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT36 6PN

  LA03/2026/0595/F Submitted 18 Aug 2026 0.3 miles away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  First floor rear extension to dwelling

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 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