23 Kirkdale, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BX

1. 2 Jul 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 August 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.

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.

• Integrated College Glengormley, 134 Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5HP

  LA03/2026/0550/F Submitted 29 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Construction of a new single-storey extension and associated external works to provide permanent purpose-built accommodation comprising two Specialist Provision Support Class (SPSC) classrooms, ancillary accommodation, a secure external play area and a new lift core serving the existing school building.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Mountainvale Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7AG

  LA03/2026/0243/F Submitted 15 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  Roofspace conversion to 2 bedrooms and bathroom and conversion of garage to utiily room and garden room

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Lands at nos 55-57 Ballyclare Road Newtownabbey BT36 5HQ

  LA03/2022/1135/S54 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 350 yards away

  Residential development of 12 no apartments (Variation of conditions 5 and 6 from planning approval LA03/2021/0534/F relating to findings within approved Noise Report)

  Granted New dwelling 10 docs
  Major scheme

• Ballyhenry Primary School, Ballyhenry Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 5AZ

  LA03/2026/0150/F Submitted 4 Mar 2026 0.3 miles away

  Provision of 1no modular teaching unit (temporary)

  Granted Full applications 21 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