25 Kernan Drive, Newtownabbey, BT36 7XG

1. 12 Feb 2026

   Received by Belfast

2. 26 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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

• 5a Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7PP

  LA04/2026/1299/F Submitted 12 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  1st floor extension to existing dwelling with external alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Domestic

• 3 Thorburn Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7HZ

  LA04/2026/0265/NMC Submitted 13 Feb 2026 350 yards away

  Non-Material Change to LA04/2021/1545/F. Reduction in height from 2 storey to 1 storey. Garage to side to remain unchanged.

  Granted Amendments 12 docs

• 88 Arthur Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7EJ

  LA03/2026/0657/F Submitted 10 Sep 2026 400 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~8 Nov

  Roof space conversion with dormer to rear elevation

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 120 Serpentine Road, Greencastle, Newtownabbey, BT36 7JG

  LA04/2026/1441/F Submitted 18 Aug 2026 400 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Single storey side and rear extension and raised terrace

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 10 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 0.3 miles 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

• LA04/2025/1410/F Granted

  40 Sydenham Park, Belfast, BT4 1PW

  2 storey side extension. Widening of driveway

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn

  3 Clara Crescent Upper, Belfast, BT5 5EQ

  Change of use from 4 bed dwelling to 5 bed / 5 person HMO including single storey extension to kitchen

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• la04/2026/0151/F Granted

  42 Clara Park, Belfast, BT5 6FE

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extensions to make way for a proposed new single storey extension to the rear

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1426/F Granted

  6 North Sperrin, Belfast, BT5 7HU

  Single storey rear and side extension and new rear patio. Demoliton of existing garage.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1219/F Granted

  96 Rosebery Road, Belfast, BT6 8JF

  Replacement single storey rear extension

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications