Planning application
LA02/2026/0023/PAN
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, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BE
Proposal
Town centre public realm improvements to include access improvements and interpretative works at the town walls, creation of a 'walk of light' and wider public realm improvements at Harbour Square and the Parade Ground, creation of new 'pocket parks', works to Marine Highway and improved pedestrian connections, general public realm improvements to existing streets and car parking areas, new façade treatment to existing WC's in the harbour car park, wayfinding signage and interpretative signage, hard and soft landscaping.
As published by the council, reference LA02/2026/0023/PAN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Jan 2026
Received by Mid and East Antrim
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19 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Acceptable
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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