Planning application
LA03/2026/0229/DC
290 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QT
Proposal
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)
As published by the council, reference LA03/2026/0229/DC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Apr 2026
Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About conditions applications
How this application type works
This type of application deals with conditions attached to an existing permission, either by supplying the details a condition requires, called discharging it, or by asking to vary or remove one. It does not reopen the principle of the permission itself. Building often cannot lawfully start, or continue past a set stage, until the named conditions are discharged.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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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)
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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.
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LA03/2026/0177/A Awaiting decision
Unit 1, 290 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QT
12no shop signs & 10no building wraps
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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.)
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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.
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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
Other conditions applications
In Antrim and Newtownabbey
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LA03/2026/0410/DC Decided
Lands adjacent to and to the east of No.12 Lough Neagh Terrace, Crumlin
Erection of apartment building to accommodate 25no apartments and associated ancillary works (Discharge of Condition 6 from approval LA03/2020/0333/F regarding mitigation measures within remediation strategy and implementation plan)
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LA03/2026/0409/DC Decided
Lands adjacent to and to the east of No.12 Lough Neagh Terrace, Crumlin.
Erection of apartment building to accommodate 25no apartments and associated ancillary works (Discharge of condition 8 from planning approval LA03/2020/0333/F regarding remediation implementation)
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LA03/2026/0387/DC Decided
Lands approx 9m north of 28, Rathenraw Industrial Estate, Antrim, BT41 2SJ
Warehouse storage unit including covered loading bay, concreted hardstanding and retaining wall perimeter (Discharge of Condition 3 from approval LA03/2026/0033/F regarding waste water treatment works)
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LA03/2026/0360/DC Decided
Lands approx. 80m south of no. 17 Dundrod Road and approx. 50m north of 15A Dundrod Road, Nutts Corner, Crumlin, BT29 4GD
Extension of existing storage and distribution facility to erect new warehouse, with associated circulation areas, ground works and boundary treatments (Discharge of Condition 7 from approval LA03/2024/0611/F regarding external backup generator and acoustic barrier)
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LA03/2026/0301/DC Decided
30 Huntingdale Green, Ballyclare, BT39 9FL
Proposed residential development of 56 dwellings and garages with associated infrastructure and landscaping, vehicular access to Ballyclare relief road (Discharge of Condition 2 from planning approval LA03/2024/0409/F regarding the Article 161 Agreement to show there is approval and capacity to connect into the mains sewer and Waste Water Treatment Works)