1 Lenamore Drive, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PQ

1. 8 Jul 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 9 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 September 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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• 11 Lenamore Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PF

  LA03/2024/0546/S54 Submitted 26 Jul 2024 200 yards away

  Dwelling and garage (Variation of Condition 2 from planning approval LA03/2022/0568/F - The two windows on the first floor northwestern elevation as shown on Drawing Number 04 shall be fitted with obscure glass and have a restricted opening limited to an opening height of 1.4 m above finished floor level (dressing room) and 0.8m above finished floor level (bedroom)

  Granted Windows or glazing 18 docs
  Domestic

• 6 Lenamore Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PF

  LA03/2024/0806/F Submitted 5 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Alterations and extension to dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Domestic

• 6 Church Avenue, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PJ

  LA03/2026/0401/F Submitted 4 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  Alterations to existing single-storey dwelling, including demolition of sunroom, construction of new bedroom extension to rear, and level access decking to rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Lenamore Crescent, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PB

  LA03/2025/0779/F Submitted 21 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  Alterations and extensions to dwelling, raised patio area to rear, single storey double garage and drive-way access widened

  Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs
  Small domestic

• Lands immediately adjacent to the north/northeast of Oakfield Residential Development and Jordanstown Special School, Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey

  LA03/2022/1100/F Submitted 9 Dec 2022 350 yards away

  Proposed residential development comprising 11 no. dwellings (7 no. detached and 4 no. semi-detached), parking, landscaping and all associated site and access works. (Change of house type at Plot Nos 22-27 & 71a-76 of previous approval ref: LA03/2020/0552/F).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 36 docs
  Major scheme

• Rear of No 40 Glenkeen Avenue, Jordanstown

  LA03/2026/0167/NMC Submitted 10 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  Non material change to U/2004/0503/F for Proposed Dwelling; 1) Change to internal layout with associated change to windows and doors; 2) Limited increase to footprint of building 10 sq m; 3) Limited re-orientation of dwelling on site; 4) Slight reduction in height of part of the roof

  Refused Amendments Windows or glazing 13 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