Current Planning Schedule
Recent planning applications scheduled for the Mid and East Antrim Planning Committee
Speaking Rights
Anyone can register speaking rights to speak on a planning application. Speaking rights are limited to those planning applications listed on the Agenda for the up-coming Planning Committee.
Speaking rights will be limited to 4 minutes.
If more than one person wishes to speak in support or against an application, they will be expected to split the allocated 4 minutes.
Those wishing to address the Committee must register their wish to do so with the Council’s Chief Administrative Officer / Committee Administrator by 12noon two working days before the meeting.
Contact: laura.irwin@midandeastantrim.gov.uk or libby.graham-metz@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Planning Committee Meeting of 13 January 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LA02/2021/0492/F |
Major | Proposed extension to Centralised Anaerobic Digestion (CDA) plant to include 12 additional digester tanks, nine buffer/storage tanks. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant, two gas buffer domes, process building, digestive treatment plant, bio-methane gas upgrade plant, odour control plant, staff facilities, weighbridge, wheel-wash, substation |
Lands at Tully Quarry, 116 Moorfields Road, Ballymena |
Approve |
| LA02/2021/0589/F | Local | Proposed vehicular and pedestrian link between residential development at Bashford Park, previously approved under planning permission LA02/2016/0919/F, and New Hampshire Drive, Carriskfergus |
Lands immediately east/north-east of no.s 1 & 30 Portsmouth Gardens and west/north-west of no.s 1 & 3 Hampshire Drive, Carrickfergus. |
Approve |
| LA02/2021/0629/F | Local | Proposed residential development of 22 No. dwellings comprising of 12 No. chalet bungalows and 10 No. semi-detached units with optional garages; open space, car parking, landscaping and associated site and access works |
Former Corran Primary School, Blackcave North, Larne |
Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 9 December 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LA02/2019/0222/F |
Local |
Proposed Housing Development consisting of 21 dwellings. |
Lands West of St John’s Church, Main Bentra Road, Ballycarry. |
Approve |
|
LA02/2019/0775/F |
Major |
Proposed erection of hotel with total gross floor area of 4.146m2 consisting of 65 no. bedrooms, reception lobby, restaurant/function room, bar food prep kitchen, staff accommodation, office space, ancillary accommodation and associated car parking and landscaping. |
153 Crankill Road Ballymena |
Refuse |
Planning Committee Meeting of 4 November 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2021/0649/F | Local |
Erection of 3 no. complex needs social housing bungalows with associated site works |
Land to the rear of 1, 5, 10, 11 & 15 McKeens Avenue, Carrickfergus. |
Approve |
|
LA02/2021/0887/O |
Local |
Proposed site for housing development with accesses |
102 and to rear of 102-120 Coast Road, Drains Bay, Larne |
Refuse |
| LA02/2017/0594/F | Major |
Construction of Windfarm comprising 7 no. wind turbines (tip height not exceeding 125 metres), electrical substation/control building and internal access tracks and new access upgrade |
Carnalbanagh Road, Buckna. |
Refuse |
| LA02/2021/0474/F | Local | Change of use of land from agricultural to high quality glamping site consisting of 2no. new luxury glamping pods, 1no. 'Bubble Dome', Hot tub and associated site works |
Land approx. 180m South East of 152 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane |
Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 7 October 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LA02/2021/0547/F
|
Local |
Proposed end of terrace two-storey dwelling |
Adjoining 1 Fairymount Terrace Taylors Avenue Carrickfergus |
Approve |
|
LA02/2021/0684/F
|
Local |
Conversion of existing double garage within rear garden of existing dwelling into studio dwelling |
Land at rear of 9 Upper Station Road Greenisland |
Refuse |
| LA02/2021/0717/F
|
Local |
Proposed 16 no. secure storage units |
8 Meadowbank Road Carrickfergus |
Approve |
| LA02/2021/0775/F | Local | Proposed stable block and domestic shed |
4 Wardlow Road Ballymena |
Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 9 September 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LA02/2020/0941/F |
Local |
Proposed Housing Development consisting of 10 dwellings. |
Lands opposite No. 59 Grange Road, Ballymena |
Approve |
|
LA02/2021/0489/F |
Local |
Storage building |
14 Cloughwater Road, Ballymena. |
Refuse |
|
LA02/2021/0633/F |
Local |
Alterations to an existing restaurant to form a drive thru' cafe with service/delivery area, outdoor seating and associated general ancillary site works. |
Former Frankie and Benny's restaurant Larne Link Road Ballymena |
Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 5 August 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2020/0684/F | Major | Re-development of part of the existing St Patrick's Barracks site to create a new social and affordable housing development, consisting of 136 no. dwellings along with associated road infrastructure, landscaping, children's play park. | St Patrick's Barracks site, Demense Ave, Ballymena. | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0950/F | Major | Proposed residential development of 69 no. dwelling units, garages, road layout, open space, children's play area (amendment to part of approval 2017 /0346/F). | Lands south of Crebilly Road, Knockeen Crescent, Knockeen Road and north of Lame Link Road, Ballymena. | Approve |
| LA02/2021/0088/F | Major | Replacement of main stand, social club & fan zone, offices and changing rooms and upgrade of existing facilities and consolidation of previous planning permissions to provide, new covered terrace stand, new changing facilities, classroom/training rooms, gym, community hub with multi-functional community spaces and club shop, and a replacement administration hub, formalised car parking | Inver Park, Inver Road, Larne. | Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 8 July 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2020/0462/F | Local | Amended proposal for replacement terrace and provision of new canopy, W.C.s, dug out, treatment room, food outlet & VIP lounge | Larne Football Club, Inver Park, Larne | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0663/F | Local | Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 16 no. apartments in 3 no. buildings with associated landscaping. | 103 & 103a Shore Road, Greenisland | Refuse |
| LA02/2020/0978/F | Local | Remove condition no. 29 (re frequency of use and permitted operating hours of Air Drilling Plant) of approval LA02/2017/0709/F for Extension to quarry. |
Ballylig Quarry, Ballylig Road, Broughshane. | Refuse |
| LA02/2021/0074/F | Local | Erection of single storey restaurant with associated drive through. | Former Lorry Park, Circular Road Roundabout, Larne. | Approve |
| LA02/2021/0240/DCA | Local | Demolition of the former Glenarm Primary School | Former Glenarm Primary School | Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 10 June 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2020/0802/F | Local Dev | Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of site for residential comprising of 34 No. apartments (8 No. 2 bed and 26 No. 3 bed) within 3 No. four storey | Lands to the North of Premier Inn Hotel and East of Rodgers Quay Carrickfergus Waterfront | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0832/DCA | Local Dev | Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of site for residential comprising of 34 No. apartments {8 No. 2 bed and 26 No. 3 bed) within 3 No. four storey | Lands to the North of Premier Inn Hotel and East of Rodgers Quay Carrickfergus Waterfront | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0976/F | Local Dev | An application under Section 54 of The Planning Act {Northern Ireland) 2011 to remove condition no. 27 (re frequency of use and permitted operating hours of Rock Hammer Operations of approval LA02/2017 /0709/F for Extension to quarry including consolidation and deepening of the existing operational area |
Ballylig Quarry, Broughshane | Refuse |
| LA02/2021/0014/F | Major | Development of new lslandmagee Primary School to facilitate the amalgamation of Junior (site of former Mullaghdubh Primary) and Senior (site of former Kilcoan Primary) campuses to provide a new 5 class primary school building and recreational areas including a Multi- Use Games Area (MUGA) |
Vacant land north of 1-11 Kilcairn, Low Road lslandmagee | Approve |
| LA02/2021/0336/F | Local | Change of Use from a community martial arts to sui generis church led hub. | Unit lC, Woodside Industrial Estate, Ballymena | Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 13 May 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2020/0411/F | Local Dev | Upgrading of existing forest trails and development of new multi-use forest trails. | Bracknamuckley Forest, Gortgole Road, Portglenone | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0947/F | Local Dev | Proposed development of new industrial building and ancillary offices with associated site works and new access to Woodside Road. | Lands at former Refuse Michelin Athletic Club, 30 Woodside Road, Ballymena | Refuse |
| LA02/2021/0041/O | Local Dev | New dwelling | Site to rear of 216 Coast Road, Ballygally | Refuse |
| LA02/2021/0021/RM | Major Dev | Proposed residential development to provide 96 dwellings and 16 apartments with new vehicular access formed onto Tower Road and associated site works | Lands between Bankshead Lane and Tower Road (Site of former St. Comgall's College) Larne | Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 8 April 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2019/0932/F | Major | Construction of new build 9 classroom 250 pupil Primary School | Dunaghy Wood, Martinstown, Ballymena | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0384/F | Local | Demolish existing garage and outhouses and build one and a half storey retirement dwelling | Adjacent 63A Shore Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus | Refuse |
| LA02/2020/0543/F | Local | Conversion and reuse of existing building with extension to provide new dwelling | SW of 2 Cable Road, Whitehead | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0538/DCA | Local | Demolition of existing outbuilding to rear | 2 Cable Road, Whitehead | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0799/F | Local | Proposed 48 no. social housing apartments with associated car parking and landscaping | Lands NW of World of Wonder, 75 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus | Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 04 March 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2020/0362/F | Major Dev | Construction of new 3 storey school building, 43 classrooms, 10,314sqm, 700 no. pupil integrated secondary school on the existing school site. | Ulidia Integrated College, 112 Victoria Road, Carrickfergus | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0417/F | Major Dev | Proposed underground gas pipeline (approx. 3km in length) including above-ground installations and associated ancillary development to provide a connection between the Belfast Transmission Gas Pipeline at Marshallstown and Kilroot Power Station. | Lands between Kilroot Power Station at Carrickfergus and the Belfast Transmission (Gas) Pipeline | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0940/F | Local Dev | Change of use from Public House to Church | 207 Carnlough Road, Aughafatten, Ballymena | Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 04 February 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2020/0450/F | Local | Change of use from 7 no. vacant retail units to 9 no. one bedroom apartments and 1 no. two bedroom apartment | Laharna Apartment Building 136-148 Main Street Larne | Approve |
| LA02/2020/0856/F | Local | Installation of lighting on existing aircraft landing strip | 10m East of 86 Buckna Road Broughshane |
Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 14 January 2021
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2019/0849/F | Local | Construction of new Community Centre with associated parking | Broughshane Community Centre Knockan Road Broughshane |
Approve |
| LA02/2020/0155/F | Local | Application to vary condition no. 12 (re Hydrological monitoring) of approval LA02/2017/0709/F | Ballylig Quarry Ballylig Road Broughshane |
Approve |
Planning Committee Meeting of 10 December 2020
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2020/0371/F | Local | Household Waste Recycling Centre with site office and skips/compactor units and non-hazardous waste transfer station | Lands to the west of 10 Marshallstown Road Carrickfergus |
Approve |
| LA02/2020/0287/F | Local | Retention of prefabricated dwelling and domestic garage | 19E Maboy Road Portglenone |
Approve |
| LA02/2020/0563/F | Local | New front wall and entrance gates- Both vehicular and pedestrian | 19 Balmoral Avenue Whitehead |
Refuse |
| LA02/2020/0566/DCA | Local | New front wall and entrance gates- Both vehicular and pedestrian | 19 Balmoral Avenue Whitehead |
Refuse |
Planning Committee Meeting of 8 October 2020
| Application Reference | Application Category | Description of Development | Location | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA02/2020/0108/F | Major | 66 No. dwellings and ancillary associated works. | Land at Sand Road, Galgorm | Approve |