52 Main Street, Larne, BT40 1SP

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Mid and East Antrim

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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.

More on advertising applications in our guide

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

  LA02/2026/0619/F Submitted 23 Aug 2026 36m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Alterations to existing shop frontage comprising the installation of new horizontal black PVC shiplap cladding and a 1m² digital display sign.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs

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

  LA02/2026/0618/A Submitted 23 Aug 2026 36m away

  67% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• The Upper Crust 40 Main Street, Larne, BT40 1SS

  LA02/2026/0128/A Submitted 17 Feb 2026 55m away

  1 Shop sign

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• In the pedestrian area at the Junction of Broadway and Main Street, Larne, BT40 1AA.

  LA02/2026/0096/A Submitted 26 Jan 2026 71m away

  Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of a proposed freestanding Street Hub.

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• 57A Main Street, Larne, BT40 1JE

  LA02/2025/0618/F Submitted 5 Aug 2025 75m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Change of use from existing first floor Hair Salon to 2 Bedroom Apartment

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• In the pedestrian area at the Junction of Broadway and Main Street, Larne, BT40 1AA.

  LA02/2026/0092/F Submitted 26 Jan 2026 76m away

  Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit. The Hub will replace two BT telephone boxes, located approx. 20 m south west (adjacent to Woodsides), of the proposed site.

  Granted Full applications 12 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