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Mid and East Antrim planning applications

768 applications. 91% approved. 60 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 768 planning applications from Mid and East Antrim. 520 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

520
Decided 12 months to July 2026
768
New applications 12 months to July 2026
191
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • LA02/2026/0552/F Awaiting decision

    7 Rossland Park, Ballymena, BT43 7LG

    Proposed Garage Conversion with associated internal alterations and level access to front of dwelling.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA02/2026/0544/O Awaiting decision

    Adjacent to 71 Ballyalbanagh Road, Ballyclare

    Site of replacement dwelling and garage

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Outline
  • LA02/2026/0535/O Awaiting decision

    Adjacent to and North of No 48 Watch Hill Rd, Larne

    Proposed Infill Dwelling & Garage

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Outline
  • LA02/2026/0533/F Awaiting decision

    47 Argyll View, Larne, BT40 2JS

    Single storey rear extension to dwelling

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA02/2026/0530/F Awaiting decision

    163 Blackthorn Rise Larne BT40 2NB

    Proposed two-storey side extension to dwelling and alteration of part of existing boundary wall.

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA02/2026/0529/O Awaiting decision

    80m Northwest of 42 Tully Road Portglenone Ballymena BT44 8DG

    Dwelling and Garage

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Outline
  • LA02/2026/0546/LBC Awaiting decision

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, Museum and Civic Centre 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG

    Refurbishment and alteration of Carrickfergus Town Hall, the Museum and Civic Centre and the former Community Advice Building to create an integrated civic, arts, cultural and community hub, including internal reconfiguration and removal of later non-original additions; upgrading of the Jubilee Hall, Dobbs Room, foyer, reception, bar, ancillary, museum and atrium spaces; conversion of the former Advice Building to a lifelong-learning and education suite with Changing Places provision; relocation and enhancement of the Civic Centre café and erection of an associated glazed winter-garden extension following removal of the existing covered porch; reconfiguration of the courtyard, including removal of car parking, to provide a flexible space for events, markets and community gatherings; accessibility improvements comprising new ramps, steps and entrances; and associated landscaping, paving, lighting, interpretation, building-services, drainage, refuse, servicing and ancillary works.

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • LA02/2026/0539/F Awaiting decision

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, Museum and Civic Centre 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG

    Refurbishment and alteration of Carrickfergus Town Hall, the Museum and Civic Centre and the former Community Advice Building to create an integrated civic, arts, cultural and community hub, including internal reconfiguration and removal of later non-original additions; upgrading of the Jubilee Hall, Dobbs Room, foyer, reception, bar, ancillary, museum and atrium spaces; conversion of the former Advice Building to a lifelong-learning and education suite with Changing Places provision; relocation and enhancement of the Civic Centre café and erection of an associated glazed winter-garden extension following removal of the existing covered porch; reconfiguration of the courtyard, including removal of car parking, to provide a flexible space for events, markets and community gatherings; accessibility improvements comprising new ramps, steps and entrances; and associated landscaping, paving, lighting, interpretation, building-services, drainage, refuse, servicing and ancillary works.

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA02/2026/0543/F Awaiting decision

    Carrickfergus town centre extending to the railway line to the north, King William Pier and the Bollards to the south, Joymount to the east and Albert Road to the west. Works included on North Street, High Street, Antrim Street, Castle Street, Market Place, West Street, Governors Place, Lancasterian Street, Lancastrian Street Car Park, Victoria Street, St. Brides Street, St. Brides Street Car Park, Joymount House Car Park, Carrickfergus Bowling Club, Shaftesbury Park, Marine Highway and land adjacent to Carrickfergus Castle.

    Comprehensive public realm regeneration works across Carrickfergus town centre and waterfront, comprising the creation and reconfiguration of the Waterfront Park, Castle Parade Square and associated car parking; provision of an urban beach, interactive water feature and flexible event spaces; enhancement of streets, civic spaces and historic gateways, including North Gate, Irish Gate and the North East Bastion; formation of a continuous, universally accessible heritage route along the historic town walls; accessibility improvements; and associated hard and soft landscaping, planting, lighting, street furniture, public art, interpretation, drainage, utilities and ancillary works.

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • LA02/2026/0545/F Awaiting decision

    Galgorm Resort & Spa 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT42 1EA

    Change of use from existing storage building to new gym facility and office accommodation (ancillary to the main hotel), with internal layout alterations and changes to the external appearance of the building. Associated external works to provide access.

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026 Full applications

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 217 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, BT43 5HG

    Alterations to dwelling and two storey extension to rear & rear side of existing dwelling. Minor alterations to existing single storey detached garage

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • Bee Beautiful 26 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AX

    2 Shop signs

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 18 Wyncairn Park, Larne, BT40 2DZ

    Proposed 29sqm extension to the side and front, including relocation of the existing porch to the front elevation and widening of the current access.

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 3A School Lane Carrickfergus BT38 8RF

    Proposed Single Storey extension to front elevation to provide play room and home office with associated works

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • Site between 2 & 3 BALLYREAGH CLOSE BALLYREAGH BALLYMENA BT44 9QR

    New dwelling & garage

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Reserved matters
  • 4 DUNLUCE PARK GALGORM BALLYMENA BT42 2NQ

    Proposed extension over sunroom to create new ensuite bedroom.

    Decided 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 91 Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 1DY

    Proposed single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling to create living, kitchen & dining area, new utility & WC and internal alterations

    Decided 9 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 12 Green Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DT

    Retention of shopfront with entrance door and glazed panels

    Decided 9 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 5 Riverdale Larne BT40 1LB

    Introduction of non-illuminated fascia sign & window vinyl

    Decided 9 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • Unit 4 FYFES VEHICLE & ENGINEERING SUPPLIES LTD PENNYBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BALLYCREGGY BALLYMENA BT42 3HB

    Proposal to increase roof height of rear store to provide extended first floor storage

    Decided 9 Jul 2026 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 240 46%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 156 30%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 124 24%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Mid and East Antrim decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Mid and East Antrim decided 520 planning applications. 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Mid and East Antrim?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 60 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Mid and East Antrim decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 520 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 46% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 76% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Mid and East Antrim?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 86 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Mid and East Antrim: 768 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 520 decided, 91% approved, median 60 days to a decision. 768 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.