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Castle Dobbs 73a Tongue Loanen, Carrickfergus, BT38 9BU

Granted Mid and East Antrim LA02/2025/0595/LBC Listed Building Consent

Works: Roofing Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Essential roof refurbishment works to Castle Dobbs. The proposed scope includes the careful removal of existing roof tiles across the eastern and southern elevations. Salvageable Welsh slates and clay ridge tiles will be retained and reinstated where possible. Where slates are beyond repair, suitable replacements will be sourced to closely match the original in appearance and material. The roof will be rebuilt using a breathable roofing membrane and new softwood battens in accordance with BS 5534. Roof timbers will be treated as required to address any decay. Leadwork, including flashings and flat roof/parapet linings, will be renewed using traditional detailing in line with BS EN 12588 and best conservation practice. Additional conservation works will include the cleaning, repair, or like-for-like replacement of sandstone elements on the southern elevation, including ashlar quoins, copings, finials, window surrounds, and sills. Existing timber-framed windows and sash casements will be retained and repaired where feasible. Decorative elements such as moulded architraves, consoled cornices, and the portico structure will be preserved in situ, with any intervention undertaken using sympathetic materials and methods.

As published by the council, reference LA02/2025/0595/LBC

Application record

Reference
LA02/2025/0595/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted
Received
1 Aug 2025
Validated
5 Aug 2025
Decided
16 Sep 2026
Ward
Castle (Mid and East Antrim)
Postcode
BT38 9BU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Aug 2025

    Received by Mid and East Antrim

  2. 5 Aug 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 16 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Mid and East Antrim granted permission on 16 September 2026, 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.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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