Public Footpath at the Shore Road entrance to Glas na Braden Glen approximately 20 metres west of 12 Merville Mews, Newtownabbey, BT37 9SP

1. 8 Jul 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 10 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 4 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

Antrim and Newtownabbey granted permission on 4 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Public Footpath at the Shore Road entrance to Glas na Braden Glen, 20 metres west of 12 Merville Mews, Newtownabbey, BT37 9SP

  LA03/2026/0490/A Submitted 8 Jul 2026 0.1 miles away

  1 Digital Advertisement Unit

  Granted Advertising 17 docs

• 285 - 291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2025/0825/DC Submitted 5 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

  Residential development comprising 33no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of Condition 4 from LA03/2021/0745/F - Appeal Approval Ref: 2022/A0215 regarding submission of CEMP and CMS))

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 7 docs
  Major scheme

• 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2025/0826/DC Submitted 5 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

  Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of Condition 5 from PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) regarding submission of a detailed land contamination remediation strategy and implementation plan)

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 7 docs
  Major scheme

• 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2026/0449/NMC Submitted 26 Jun 2026 0.1 miles away

  Non-Material Change to PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) (Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks). Proposed changes include: Blocks A-D: Internal arrangements have been amended where necessary, in accordance with external input and social housing requirements; External switch room has been added to block following input from M&E consultant, as shown on individual block plan and site plan; Communal hallway arrangement has been updated - M&E services now located externally as previously noted. Fire travel distances have been taken account of, and arrangement of communal hallway has been updated where necessary; Under stair cleaner store has now been included on all blocks Outside: Courtyard area has been rearranged to simplify access; Bin stores and drying areas have been relocated/ resized where necessary; Scooter charging area and cycle store relocated to inside of courtyard area

  Refused Amendments New dwelling 27 docs
  Major scheme

• Lands at 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2026/0440/DC Submitted 23 Jun 2026 0.1 miles away

  Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of Condition 7 from PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) regarding submission of land contamination remediation strategy)

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 8 docs
  Major scheme

• Lands at 285-291, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RW

  LA03/2025/0697/DC Submitted 24 Sep 2025 0.1 miles away

  Residential development comprising 33no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of Conditions 19 & 20 from LA03/2021/0745/F - Appeal Approval Ref: 2022/A0215 regarding submission of Landscape Plan and Landscape Management Plan)

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 6 docs
  Major scheme

• 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