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

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 28 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

  LA03/2026/0652/DC Submitted 8 Sep 2026 15m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  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)

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Demolition 3 docs
  Major scheme

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

  LA03/2026/0305/F Submitted 6 May 2026 34m 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 34m 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

• 44 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

  LA03/2026/0235/F Submitted 13 Apr 2026 73m away

  Proposed change of use from offices to 2no. apartments at first floor, including rear first floor extension, new shopfront at ground floor and replacement extraction flue.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 35 docs
  Several homes

• 5-7 Granges Street, Ballyclare, BT39 9ZJ

  LA03/2025/0921/F Submitted 10 Dec 2025 76m away

  Change of use of existing 1st floor commercial units to 2 no. dance studios

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• Vacant land 15m South of 1 - 11 Granges Street, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey, BT39 9ZJ Accessed via Park Street

  LA03/2023/0144/F Submitted 14 Feb 2023 88m away

  Proposed residential social housing scheme consisting of the erection of 6 no. dwellings, comprising of 2 no. Detached 2 Beds / 4 Person and 4 no. Townhouses 2 Beds / 3 Person accommodation, with associated amenity space and other site works.

  Withdrawn Full applications 31 docs
  Several homes

• 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