880 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0AH

1. 26 May 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 27 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Antrim and Newtownabbey took a median of 79 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Antrim and Newtownabbey for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Antrim and Newtownabbey decided full applications in a median of 85 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Lands situated at Nos 868 and 870 and adjoining lands to the rear, Antrim Road, Templepatrick

  LA03/2023/0008/NMC Submitted 10 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Non material change to LA03/2017/0476/F (Proposed residential development comprising 41 no. dwellings, comprising 25no. detached and 16no. semi-detached dwellings, car parking, site access, right turn lane, open space and landscaping and all associated site works) Proposed changes to plot no's 1-6, 8-9, 12-16 and 21-24 include: Brick amended to facing brick - HT A, B, C, E & H1-H2. Bay structure amended - HT A, B, C & H1-H2. Curved window heads removed - HT A, B & E. Chimney amended to brick - HT A & C. Chimney moved in line with ground floor fire place - HT B & E. First floor amendments to bath and ensuite - HT B. Brick deep bay removed from front elevation - HT E. Changes to HT H1-H2: HT1 Corner House - brick removed from rear sunroom/snug, rear door switched for window to dining area, patio doors added to rear garden, two windows to master amended to one large, ensuite moved in master to match H type approved in new approval. H2 - First floor flipped due to approved drawing having the stair on the wrong side and rear door switched for window in kitchen area.

  Refused Amendments New dwelling Windows or glazing 21 docs
  Major scheme

• 1-6 and 42-45 Upton Hall, Antrim Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0GB

  LA03/2025/0814/F Submitted 4 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Retention of 10 dwellings, (A reduction in FFLs and ridge height levels to plot numbers 2-11 from those as previously approved under LA03/2017/0476/F & LA03/2021/0504/F) (Amended plans)

  Granted Full applications Roofing 55 docs
  Major scheme

• 878 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0AH

  LA03/2025/0474/F Submitted 30 Jun 2025 150 yards away

  Change of use and extension to dwelling for use as a hotel gym, with two treatment rooms and kitchen, external air con units, car parking, access from existing hotel site and landscaping. (Updated Plans & Info)

  Granted Full applications Extension 81 docs
  Domestic

• 23 Kiln Park, Ballyclare, BT39 0BB

  LA03/2025/0927/F Submitted 12 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Alterations to dwelling

  Granted Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• 14m north west of 878 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0AH

  LA03/2025/0800/F Submitted 28 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Retention of hot tub, sauna and associated equipment storage shed

  Granted Full applications 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Rear of 6 Old Coach Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0BA

  LA03/2025/0796/F Submitted 27 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  Dwelling

  Granted Full applications 36 docs
  Domestic

• 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