Ballymena Showgrounds 30 St Patricks Link, Ballymena, BT43 7FU

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• LA02/2026/0294/F Granted

  Ballymena Showgrounds 30 St Patricks Link Ballymena BT43 7FU

  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.

  Decided 18 Jun 2026 Full applications

1. 28 Oct 2025

   Received by Mid and East Antrim

2. 3 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Mid and East Antrim granted permission on 6 March 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ballymena Showgrounds 30 St Patricks Link Ballymena BT43 7FU

  LA02/2026/0294/F Submitted 29 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• 14 Fisherwick Crescent Ballymena BT43 7EB

  LA02/2026/0629/F Submitted 27 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  A New proposed single storey rear extension along with associated internal alterations to provide facilities for a person with a disability.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Land 70m north of the Ecos Hub Kernohan's Lane Ballymena BT43 7QA

  LA02/2026/0667/F Submitted 11 Sep 2026 300 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Proposed construction of a single storey building serving as a training centre and station for the Community Rescue Service (CRS), utilisation of existing accesses and formation of car parking provision along with associated development.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 60 Warden Street Ballymena BT43 7DR

  LA02/2026/0027/F Submitted 13 Jan 2026 350 yards away

  Planning permission for the development of 1 no. townhouse and the conversion of an existing residential dwelling into two selfcontained apartments, including all associated site works and in curtilage parking.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 24 docs
  Domestic

• Vacant land to the immediate east of No 79 Broughshane Road, to the immediate south of the Ecos Roundabout, and to the immediate south-west of St Patrick’s Link Road (formerly Kernohans Lane), Ballymena

  LA02/2026/0121/F Submitted 9 Feb 2026 0.3 miles away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~21 Apr

  Erection of discount foodstore with associated parking, access, substation, landscaping and site works. Road works comprising improvements to the arms of the Ecos Roundabout, improvements to the Frys Road – Broughshane Road slip lane, and provision of pedestrian/cycle crossings on Broughshane Road (west of Ecos Roundabout) and St Patrick’s Link Road.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 36 docs

• Existing Northern Regional College Campus Farm Lodge Building Farm Lodge Avenue Ballymena and vacant strip of land (formally part of St Patrick's Barracks) to the south

  LA02/2022/0706/DC Submitted 20 Sep 2022 0.3 miles away

  Discharge of condition 14 of planning permission LA02/2019/0048/F - Piling Risk Assessment to be submitted

  Granted Conditions 11 docs

• LA02/2026/0721/F Awaiting decision

  19 Broughdone Lane, Ballymena, BT43 5QJ

  Single Storey Dwelling

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• LA02/2026/0581/F Granted

  230 Coast Road Ballygally Larne BT40 2QQ

  Proposed alterations to existing dwelling.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA02/2026/0530/F Granted

  163 Blackthorn Rise Larne BT40 2NB

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

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA02/2026/0592/F Granted

  10 & 11 LARNE ROAD LINK TOWN PARKS BALLYMENA BT42 3AG

  Variation of condition 03 of G/1996/0249 - Section 54 Application to vary Condition 3 of permission G/1996/0249 from "The premises hereby approved shall not be used for the sale of food" to "The premises hereby approved shall be used only for Use Class A1 of the Planning (Use Classes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015."

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA02/2026/0707/F Awaiting decision

  7B CRAIGSTOWN ROAD CASTLEGORE BALLYMENA BT42 3DF

  Single storey extension to side of dwelling.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications