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 78 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 80 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 162m 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 Church Avenue, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PJ

  LA03/2026/0401/F Submitted 4 Jun 2026 239m 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 258m 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 299m 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 313m 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

• 42 Glenkeen Avenue, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT37 0PH

  LA03/2026/0476/NMC Submitted 3 Jul 2026 313m away

  Non material change to U/2004/0503/F (Erection of single storey dwelling) proposed 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

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 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