35 Longlands Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7FD

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 24 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Consultation Open

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 October 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.

• 2 Longlands Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7NE

  LA03/2026/0529/F Submitted 17 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  Proposed extension to existing storage shed

  Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 76 Longlands Park, Newtownabbey, BT36 7NG

  LA03/2026/0545/F Submitted 23 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Proposed single storey extension to side/rear of property with internal alterations and level access to front and rear of property

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Pineview Gardens, Ballygolan, Newtownabbey, BT36 7NU

  LA04/2024/0861/F Submitted 16 May 2024 300 yards away

  Replacement of garage with garden room and garden store . Rear dormer to main dwelling. Replacement of utility room roof and minor alterations. Erection of boundary fences and proposed paving.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Kernan Drive, Newtownabbey, BT36 7XG

  LA04/2026/0256/F Submitted 12 Feb 2026 0.3 miles away

  Single storey rear extension. Ramp access with level platforms to front and side and rear. Retaining wall to rear with railings and steps. Rear window alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Small 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