Planning application
LA02/2026/0160/LBC
Galgorm Castle Estate 190 Galgorm Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1HL
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference LA02/2026/0160/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Feb 2026
Received by Mid and East Antrim
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14 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Mid and East Antrim for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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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.
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LA02/2025/0653/PAN Decided
Galgorm Castle Estate, Galgorm Road, Ballymena BT42 1HL
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.
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LA02/2026/0181/LBC Granted
Unit 6, 7 & 8 The Courtyard 188 Galgorm Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1HL
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).
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LA02/2026/0180/F Granted
Unit 6, 7 & 8 The Courtyard 188 Galgorm Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1HL
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).
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LA02/2025/0689/F Granted
202 GALGORM ROAD GALGORM BALLYMENA BT42 1HL
Retrospective application for temporary planning permission for an enclosed outdoor (2 no.) padel courts, perimeter surfacing, within the grounds of Galgorm Castle Golf Club,
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LA02/2025/0696/A Granted
Land to the south of 24 Cennick Road, east of 1 Royal Court, Galgorm Road and adjacent River Maine. Land south of Galgorm Community Centre, Galgorm Road and land south of Creative Gardens, Galgorm, Ballymena (3 locations)
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LA02/2026/0477/LBC Awaiting decision
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LA02/2026/0181/LBC Granted
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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).