Planning application
LA02/2025/0823/F
Ballymena Showgrounds 30 St Patricks Link, Ballymena, BT43 7FU
Proposal
Proposed installation of floodlit 3G full size football pitch and spectator stand in place of grass pitch area.
As published by the council, reference LA02/2025/0823/F
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Oct 2025
Received by Mid and East Antrim
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3 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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6 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
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LA02/2026/0294/F Granted
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The proposed development comprises the replacement of the existing natural grass surface within the main arena with a high-performance 3G / hybrid full-size pitch system.
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LA02/2026/0027/F Awaiting decision
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LA02/2026/0121/F Awaiting decision
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LA02/2025/0722/A Granted
Northern Regional College, Ballymena Campus 40 Farm Lodge Avenue, Town Parks, Ballymena, BT43 7DF
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