73-75 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AN

1. 24 Jul 2026

   Received by Mid and East Antrim

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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. 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.

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.

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• 63-67 Ballymoney Street (inclusive) Ballymena BT43 6AN

  LA02/2024/0616/F Submitted 11 Aug 2024 20m away

  Demolition of Existing Premises and Construction of a New 3-Storey Office Building to Accommodate the Reinstatement of Existing Bookmakers Office at Ground Floor Level and New Offices on First Floor and Second Floor Level with Lift.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 23 docs

• The Grouse 74-76 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AN

  LA02/2026/0419/F Submitted 4 Jun 2026 31m away

  Introduction of awning to bar and restaurant

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 8-10 William Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AW

  LA02/2024/0840/A Submitted 12 Nov 2024 32m away

  1 Shop sign

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• 68 - 72 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AN

  LA02/2024/0525/F Submitted 2 Jul 2024 36m away

  Change of use from shop to brasserie at ground floor level, beer garden at first floor level (connecting into the Smoking Monkey and Origin Nightclub), and toilets at second floor level, with new shopfront at 70/72 Ballymoney Street.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 49 Ballymoney Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT43 6AN

  G/2000/0531/F Submitted 28 Jun 2000 51m away

  Rear extension to shop and new facade to Ballymoney Street

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 18 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AU

  LA02/2024/0764/F Submitted 15 Oct 2024 85m away

  PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO FRONT & SIDE FACADES TO THOMAS STREET & HILL STREET

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• LA02/2026/0618/A Awaiting decision

  Ballylumford Sports & Social Club 50 Main Street Larne BT40 1SP

  Installation of one 1m² digital display sign to the front elevation of the existing premises.

  23 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA02/2026/0454/A Granted

  Leap Software 13-15 Linenhall Street Ballymena BT43 5AN

  1 Shop sign, 3 Other - Window vinyl, 1 Projecting sign (Retrospective)

  11 Jun 2026 Advertising
• LA02/2026/0351/A Granted

  14 BALLYMONEY STREET TOWN PARKS BALLYMENA BT43 6AL

  Digital advertising screen

  15 May 2026 Advertising
• LA02/2026/0597/A Awaiting decision

  The Samaritans 45 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BP

  3 No. advertising banners

  16 Aug 2026 Advertising
• LA02/2026/0356/A Granted

  38-40 LINENHALL STREET TOWN PARKS BALLYMENA BT43 5AL

  1 Other - Freestanding Totem Sign

  18 May 2026 Advertising