Go Larne Road Link, Ballymena Lands approx. 120m South of IMC Cinema, Larne Road Link, Ballymena, BT42 3GA

1. 14 Feb 2023

   Received by Mid and East Antrim

2. 17 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Mid and East Antrim granted permission on 26 April 2023, 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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• Land approx. 120m south of IMC Cinema, Larne Road Link, Ballymena

  LA02/2026/0484/F Submitted 17 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~20 Aug

  Retention of 24hr unattended Petrol Filling Station with 4 no. pumping stations and covered forecourt; underground storage tanks; 1 no. ancillary control/storage buildings; 1 no. automated car wash facility; 4 no. lance wash bays; pump house; NIE substation; and NIE switch room with landscaping and all associated site and access works (in substitution of development as previously approved under LA02/2021/0017/F).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 24 docs

• Sainsbury's Ballymena Superstore Braidwater Retail Park 4 Larne Road Link Ballymena BT42 3AG

  LA02/2026/0638/F Submitted 27 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  Construction of a retail pod and associated signage

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Sainsbury's Ballymena Superstore, Braidwater Retail Park 4 Larne Road Link Ballymena BT42 3AG

  LA02/2026/0640/A Submitted 27 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  Construction of a retail pod and associated signage

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• Unit 3 Braidwater Retail Park, Ballymena, BT42 3ES

  LA02/2023/1452/PAN Submitted 17 May 2023 0.3 miles away

  PROPOSED CHANGE OF EXISTING UNIT FROM BULKY GOODS TO CONVENIENCE STORE FOR NEW END-USER ICELAND FOOD WAREHOUSE, CREATION OF NEW MEZZANINE FLOOR, EXTERNAL ELEVATION ALTERATIONS, AND ALL ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING.

  Granted 3 docs

• 80-82 LARNE STREET BALLYKEEL BALLYMENA BT42 3AN

  LA02/2026/0179/NMC Submitted 9 Mar 2026 0.3 miles away

  Non-Material Change to LA02/2024/0816/F - Changes to the roof plane direction at the corner of Larne Street and Casement Street to simplify the roof.

  Granted Amendments 8 docs

• LA02/2026/0597/A Granted

  The Samaritans 45 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BP

  3 No. advertising banners

  Received 16 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA02/2026/0618/A Granted

  Ballylumford Sports & Social Club 50 Main Street Larne BT40 1SP

  Installation of one 1m² digital display sign to the front elevation of the existing premises.

  Received 23 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA02/2026/0564/A Granted

  Carnfunnock Country Park, Coast Road, Larne, BT40 2QZ

  New external signage for new visitor centre and amenity block at Carnfunnock Country Park

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA02/2026/0424/A Granted

  2-4 BRIDGE STREET TOWN PARKS BALLYMENA BT43 5EW

  3 Shop sign

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA02/2026/0498/A Granted

  Ultimate In Fashion 13 Wellington Street Ballymena BT43 6AB

  Signage

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Advertising