Galgorm Castle Estate 190 Galgorm Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1HL

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• LA02/2026/0159/F Awaiting decision

  Galgorm Castle Estate 190 Galgorm Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1HL

  Restoration of castle, stables and courtyard for hotel use, including extension to outer courtyard building and change of use of business units to hotel use and new support building; restoration of walled garden and castle pond, including construction of new restaurant; restoration of church for Class D use (exhibition / 60 seat performance space); restoration and extension of ploughman's house for class D use (exhibition / 120 seat performance space) with external spectator space; and associated access, parking and landscaping.

  Submitted 21 Feb 2026 Full applications

1. 21 Feb 2026

   Received by Mid and East Antrim

2. 14 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Mid and East Antrim took a median of 70 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Mid and East Antrim for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Mid and East Antrim decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 103 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Galgorm Castle Estate 190 Galgorm Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1HL

  LA02/2026/0159/F Submitted 21 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Restoration of castle, stables and courtyard for hotel use, including extension to outer courtyard building and change of use of business units to hotel use and new support building; restoration of walled garden and castle pond, including construction of new restaurant; restoration of church for Class D use (exhibition / 60 seat performance space); restoration and extension of ploughman's house for class D use (exhibition / 120 seat performance space) with external spectator space; and associated access, parking and landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 98 docs

• Galgorm Castle Estate, Galgorm Road, Ballymena BT42 1HL

  LA02/2025/0653/PAN Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Restoration of church for Class D use (exhibition / 60 seat performance space); restoration of castle, stables and courtyard for hotel and restaurant use (including change of use of business units); restoration of walled garden and castle pond; restoration and extension of ploughman's house for class D use (exhibition / 120 seat performance space) with external spectator space; and associated access, parking and landscaping.

  Granted Extension 2 docs

• Unit 6, 7 & 8 The Courtyard 188 Galgorm Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1HL

  LA02/2026/0181/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use to childcare facilities with minor internal alterations at ground floor to reconfigure rooms and a connecting door at first floor (no change to the external elevations proposed).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Unit 6, 7 & 8 The Courtyard 188 Galgorm Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1HL

  LA02/2026/0180/F Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use to childcare facilities with minor internal alterations at ground floor to reconfigure rooms and a connecting door at first floor (no change to the external elevations proposed).

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Land 135m approx south east of Galgorm Castle, 200 Galgorm Road, Gracehill

  LA02/2026/0595/DC Submitted 13 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge of condition 2 of LA02/2022/0660/F -Archaeological Programme of Works

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Galgorm Castle Estates Ltd 200 Galgorm Road Gracehill, Ballymena BT42 1HL

  LA02/2026/0663/F Submitted 7 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  Retrospective application for enclosed outdoor (2no.) padel courts and associated parking area and site works. (temporary permission)

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• LA02/2026/0586/LBC Granted

  27E CHURCH ROAD BALLYKENNEDY BALLYMENA BT42 2NL

  Removal of a uPVC window and installation of a historically accurate timber sliding sash window.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA02/2025/0595/LBC Granted

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

  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.

  Received 1 Aug, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA02/2026/0457/LBC Granted

  St. Marys Roman Catholic Church Ballynafie Road, Ballymena, BT42 1LF

  Access Ramp and steps to Entrance doors

  Received 12 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA02/2026/0038/LBC Granted

  39 Shore Road Greenisland Carrickfergus BT38 8UA

  Single storey extension to side and internal alterations to provide open plan kitchen/living room and associated external landscaping

  Received 16 Jan, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA02/2026/0477/LBC Granted

  Rear Garden of Wardens House Gracehill Moravian Church 23 Church Road Ballymena BT42 2NL

  Listed Building Consent for A new timber door inserted returning the wall and opening to its original appearance. Repair of the partially collapsed roof of outhouse and reinstatement of the wall. Replacement of a pair of tin gates with more appropriate wooden gates. Repair to the south wall of the building, insertion of a door to allow access to the garden and new window opening reproducing that which already existed in the building.

  Received 21 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings