88 Arthur Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7EJ

1. 10 Sep 2026

   Received by Antrim and Newtownabbey

2. 13 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 24 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Consultation Open

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 November 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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• 8 Serpentine Parade, Newtownabbey, BT36 7HD

  LA04/2026/1064/F Submitted 7 Jun 2026 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Serpentine Road Newtownabbey, BT36 7HA

  LA04/2024/1372/F Submitted 8 Aug 2024 300 yards away

  Single storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Lands on the site of the former Ballygolan Primary School, located immediately east of 50-56 Serpentine Road BT36 7HA, west of nos. 28-64 (evens) & 39 Vandyck Gardens BT36 7HQ & 39 Serpentine Road BT36 7HA and south of 37 Vandyck Gardens BT36 7HQ & nos. 44-45 Voltaire Gardens BT36 7EY, Belfast, Co Antrim.

  LA04/2024/1901/PAN Submitted 14 Nov 2024 350 yards away

  Proposed new-build residential apartment development comprising 79 units, including 71 Nr. 3 Person 2 Bedroom (3P2B) Cat 1 Elderly apartments, 4 Nr. 3P2B Wheelchair Apartments, 4Nr. 2P1B Wheelchair Apartments, circulation & communal spaces, with landscaped open space, car parking and associated site works.

  Granted New dwelling 4 docs
  Major scheme

• Lands on the site of the former Ballygolan Primary School, located adjacent / south of no. 45 Voltaire Gardens and 1 Serpentine Parade; and adjacent / west of no. 39 Vandyck Gardens and 39 Serpentine Road, Belfast

  LA04/2026/1250/F Submitted 3 Jul 2026 350 yards away

  Residential development including 73 apartments (over 55s Category 1), communal spaces, mobility scooter storage areas, landscaped open space, car parking, bin stores and associated site works

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 59 docs
  Major scheme

• 25 Kernan Drive, Newtownabbey, BT36 7XG

  LA04/2026/0256/F Submitted 12 Feb 2026 400 yards 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

• 96 Whitewell Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7ER

  LA04/2026/0574/F Submitted 24 Mar 2026 400 yards away

  Single storey rear/side extension. Rear hardstanding area. Timber fencing to rear and side elevation. Level Platform and concrete path to side elevation. Relocation of existing metal shed to front elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 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