44 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

1. 13 Apr 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 20 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

Antrim and Newtownabbey granted permission on 26 August 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.

• Footpath outside and approx. 1m SW of 18-20 The Square, Ballyclare

  LA03/2026/0305/F Submitted 6 May 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising 2no. digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace an existing BT phone box.

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• Footpath outside 18 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

  LA03/2026/0307/A Submitted 6 May 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising 2no. digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace an existing BT phone box.

  Granted Advertising 15 docs

• The Grange Bar, 22-26 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

  LA03/2026/0287/F Submitted 29 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed roof terrace to existing two storey building

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• 28 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

  LA03/2026/0652/DC Submitted 8 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing buildings on site and erection of 12 no. apartments, including associated and ancillary works. (Discharge of Condition 3 from Planning Approval LA03/2023/0277/F Planning Appeal Reference 2024/A0052 regarding submission of 'High Walls' details)

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 4 docs
  Major scheme

• 10 Rashee Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9HJ

  LA03/2024/0563/F Submitted 4 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Change of use from Class A1 retail unit to private medical clinic

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Foundry House, 24-32 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9BG

  LA03/2026/0185/NMC Submitted 18 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Non-material change to Planning Approval LA03/2024/0271/F (Extension to an existing commercial building and ancillary works); Provision of 1no additional window opening to the first-floor rear elevation and relocation of previously approved window

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 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