163 Blackthorn Rise Larne BT40 2NB

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Mid and East Antrim

2. 16 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 September 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 65 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 full applications in a median of 75 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Land adjacent to site 137 Blackthorn Hollow Larne

  LA02/2019/0814/F Submitted 24 Oct 2019 132m away

  Erection of one detached dwelling and ancillary works

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 5 docs
  Domestic

• 3 Walnut Drive, Larne, BT40 2WQ

  LA02/2024/0835/F Submitted 11 Nov 2024 258m away

  Single storey extension to rear elevation. Two windows added to existing gable elevation to allow natural daylight into ensuite and kitchen.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Lands immediately adjacent to the rear and south west of Nos 92-105 Blackthorn Rise, immediately adjacent and south east of Nos 91 and 74 Blackthorn Rise, approximately 50m south of No 53 Blackthorn Rise and lands immediately adjacent and to the north and east of No 93 Ballyboley Road, Larne, BT40 2SY

  LA02/2025/0959/RM Submitted 10 Dec 2025 305m away

  Erection of a residential development for 96 no. residential units, comprising 17no. detached dwellings, 58no. semi-detached, 6no. townhouses, 2no. bungalows, 4no. maisonettes and 9no. apartments with open space and all associated infrastructure and site works.

  Granted Reserved matters New dwelling 91 docs
  Several homes

• 19 Walnut Avenue, Larne, BT40 2WA

  LA02/2026/0243/F Submitted 1 Apr 2026 465m away

  Level Access Ramp at side and front of house.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• LA02/2026/0665/F Awaiting decision

  24 Rankinstown Road, Ballymarlagh, Ballymena, BT42 3HR

  Single storey rear extension to Dwelling

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA02/2026/0668/F Awaiting decision

  19 Balfour Avenue Whitehead BT38 9RD

  Single-storey extension and replacement of existing small flat roof incorporating roof lantern, all at rear of house

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA02/2026/0659/F Awaiting decision

  81 Fenaghy Road Galgorm Ballymena BT42 1JJ

  Proposed internal alterations and single storey flat roof extension to side and rear of existing property.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA02/2026/0660/F Awaiting decision

  2 The Parks, Old Park Road, Galgorm

  Proposed rear extension to garage to provide small garden store and first floor extension to provide domestic storage room /gym above garage.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA02/2026/0435/F Granted

  The Gentry 16 BALLYMONEY STREET TOWN PARKS BALLYMENA BT43 6AL

  Retention of shopfront

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications