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 50 yards away

  1 Digital Advertisement Unit

  Granted Advertising 17 docs

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

  LA03/2025/0825/DC Submitted 5 Nov 2025 250 yards 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 250 yards 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 250 yards 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 250 yards 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 250 yards 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

• LA03/2026/0183/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