Former Danske Bank and adjacent car park 21–23 High Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AL

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Mid and East Antrim

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 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 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.

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• 20 High Street, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF

  V/2001/0024/A Submitted 30 Jan 2001 50 yards away

  Sign

  Granted Advertising

• 10 High Street, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF

  V/2000/0111/F Submitted 19 Apr 2000 50 yards away

  Installation of ATM through shop front

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 10 High Street, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF

  V/2000/0110/A Submitted 19 Apr 2000 50 yards away

  Fascia Sign

  Granted Advertising

• Former bank building and adjacent High Street car park 21–23 High Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AL

  LA02/2026/0538/F Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Demolition of the existing three-storey former bank building at 21–23 High Street, Carrickfergus, and erection of a three-storey visitor centre of approximately 1,005 sq. m, comprising reception and tourist-information facilities, retail space, interpretation and exhibition galleries, an audio-visual experience, education and sensory spaces, public toilets including accessible and Changing Places facilities, flexible multipurpose and event spaces, kitchen facilities, staff offices and welfare accommodation, and an external terrace overlooking Belfast Lough and Carrickfergus Castle; together with the reconfiguration of the adjoining High Street car park, provision of coach drop-off and accessible parking facilities, pedestrian and cycle access, refuse and servicing arrangements, landscaping, public-realm works, drainage, utilities and all associated site works

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 64 docs

• 4-8 North Street Carrickfergus

  LA02/2022/0754/DCA Submitted 5 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Removal of existing roof and internal floors, removal of existing shopfront.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 22 docs

• 6 Market Place, Carrickfergus

  LA02/2024/0664/F Submitted 11 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Proposed partial change of use at Ground floor to provide additional bedroom to existing apartment, shopfront alterations to provide separate access and a third floor dormer to provide additional bedroom for existing apartment

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 10 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