Planning application
LA02/2026/0481/A
20 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AX
Proposal
1 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign
As published by the council, reference LA02/2026/0481/A
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by Mid and East Antrim
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24 Jun 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 advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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LA02/2026/0289/A Granted
1 HILL STREET TOWN PARKS BALLYMENA BT43 6BH
Replacement of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign to front and 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign to side.
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LA02/2025/0851/A Refused
30m southeast of No 3 Hill Street, Ballymena (on footpath outside Fairhill Shopping Centre)
Free standing pavement sign
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LA02/2026/0350/A Granted
Bee Beautiful 26 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AX
2 Shop signs
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LA02/2026/0152/F Granted
McCartney & Crawford 28-30 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AX
Alterations to shopfront
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LA02/2026/0153/A Granted
McCartney & Crawford 28-30 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AX
Replacement signage
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LA02/2025/0943/A Refused
Public footpath 20 metres Southeast of No. 32 Thomas Street, Ballymena BT43 6UF
1 Digital Sign
Other advertising applications
In Mid and East Antrim
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LA02/2026/0350/A Granted
Bee Beautiful 26 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AX
2 Shop signs
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LA02/2026/0307/A Granted
5 Riverdale Larne BT40 1LB
Introduction of non-illuminated fascia sign & window vinyl
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LA02/2026/0498/A Awaiting decision
Ultimate In Fashion 13 Wellington Street Ballymena BT43 6AB
Replacement shopfront and signage
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LA02/2026/0096/A Granted
In the pedestrian area at the Junction of Broadway and Main Street, Larne, BT40 1AA.
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of a proposed freestanding Street Hub.
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LA02/2026/0488/A Awaiting decision
41 Springwell Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AT
1 Shop sign