Planning

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: pauline.blair@midandeastantrim.gov.uk  or libby.graham-metz@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

If you have queries as to how the Planning Committee operates, you can read the Protocol for the Operation of the Planning Committee.

Planning Committee Meeting of 7 September 2023

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2018/1145/F

Major

Redevelopment of the existing terminal to an import, storage and distribution facility, incorporating Class I Petrol, Class II (1) Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) and Class III (1) Gas Oil & Diesel.  The terminal will also incorporate the import, storage and blending of Biofuels (such as Class I Ethanol and Unclassified (1) FAME), dyes and additives.  The demolition of existing buildings, structures and chimney stack, the tiered levelling of existing ground levels, jetty-head modifications and new road-loading gantries, Vapour Recovery Unit (VRU) and operations building.  Surface-water drainage will be discharged via oil interceptor(s).  The new upper site will be vehicle park.

Cloghan Point Oil Terminal Quay Lane Whitehead

Approve

LA02/2022/0739/F

Local

Proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), associated electricity substation compound, access and associated ancillary development/site works

Lands approx. 150m SE of 37 Ballyhampton Road Larne

Approve

LA02/2022/1074/F

Local

Modifications to turbine hall comprising extension to western elevation, 1 no. Heat Recovery Steam Generator, 2 no. gas flue stacks, associated infrastructure and ancillary works.

Kilroot Power Station Larne Rd Carrickfergus

Approve

LA02/2023/1256/F

Local

New car parking area for use as customer parking and service bay parking in connection with adjoining existing car sales premises.

Land Adj to 111 Belfast Rd Whitehead

Refuse

LA02/2023/1444/F

Local

Variation of condition 30 of 2017/0709/F  No quarrying activities or site operations, including the operation of any equipment or machinery shall take place outside of the following

hours: a. 0700 to 1900 hours Monday to Friday, b. 0700 to 1900 hours on Saturdays There shall be no quarry activities or site operations,

including the operation of any equipment or machinery at any time on Sundays.

Ballylig Quarry,  Ballylig Road,  Broughshane

Approve

Planning Committee Meeting of 27 July 2023

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2022/0576/F

 

Local

Proposed demolition of outbuildings to the rear of 11b, rear return of 15 Windsor Ave, complete demolition of 3 buildings (nos. 15a/7 17a Windsor Ave & no 1 Malone Ave.) Redevelopment of site for residential development of 21 units with associated works

 

Nos. 13-15 Windsor Avenue and lands to the rear of No.s 11b & 13-15 Windsor Avenue and lands to the rear and north east of no. 1 Malone Avenue Whitehead.

Approve

LA02/2022/0617/DCA 

Local

Proposed demolition of outbuildings to the rear of 11b, rear return of 15 Windsor Ave, complete demolition of 3 buildings (nos. 15a/7 17a Windsor Ave & no 1 Malone Ave.) Redevelopment of site for residential development of 21 units with associated works

 

Nos. 13-15 Windsor Avenue and lands to the rear of No.s 11b & 13-15 Windsor Avenue and lands to the rear and north east of no. 1 Malone Avenue Whitehead.

Approve

LA02/2023/1411/F

 

Local

Proposed floodlight sports lighting on 10m high lighting columns, street lighting on 6m high columns, electrical supply mini pillar, & existing cable alterations.

Jubilee Park Hawthorne Grove,  Glynn

Approve

LA02/2023/1433/F

 

Local

Proposed development includes a 4.4mHigh Ball Stop Fence amd 12.0m high Polythelylene net fencing between Pitch 3 and the new link road.

Ballymena Showgrounds,

Warden Street, Ballymena

Approve

Planning Committee Meeting of 15 June 2023

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2022/0576/F

Local

Proposed demolition of outbuildings to the rear of 11b, rear return of 15 Windsor Ave, complete demolition of 3 buildings (nos. 15a/7 17a Windsor Ave & no 1 Malone Ave.) Redevelopment of site for residential development of 21 units with associated works

 

Nos. 13-15 Windsor Avenue and lands to the rear of No.s 11b & 13-15 Windsor Avenue and lands to the rear and north east of no. 1 Malone Avenue Whitehead.

Approve

LA02/2022/0617/DCA 

Local

Proposed demolition of outbuildings to the rear of 11b, rear return of 15 Windsor Ave, complete demolition of 3 buildings (nos. 15a/7 17a Windsor Ave & no 1 Malone Ave.) Redevelopment of site for residential development of 21 units with associated works

 

Nos. 13-15 Windsor Avenue and lands to the rear of No.s 11b & 13-15 Windsor Avenue and lands to the rear and north east of no. 1 Malone Avenue Whitehead.

Approve

LA02/2022/0656/F

Local

Modifications to turbine hall comprising extension to western elevation and alterations to southwest corner (to accommodate 2 no. Heat Recovery Steam Generators and 2 no. gas flue stacks), 1 no. replacement distillate oil tank and 1 no. new distillate oil tank, associated infrastructure and ancillary works

Kilroot Power Station Station Road Carrickfergus

Approve

LA02/2023/1412/F

 

Local

Adjacent to Waveney Youth Centre, 1A Regents Park accessed off Glendun Park, Ballymena(site of former Waveney Community Centre)

Proposed Community Centre with Changing Facilities to include Flexible Office & Meeting Room, Badminton Hall, 4 no. Changing Rooms, 2no. Referee Changing and ancillary facilities including Car Park improvements, Kitchen, Changing Places Facility, Accessible Shower, Toilets, First Aid Room & Storage

Approve

Planning Committee Meeting of 5 April 2023

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2021/0557/F

Local

Proposed change of use from agricultural building to material (waste timber) Recovery and Transfer Facility (WRTF)

Approx 77m NE of 38 Mayboy Rd, Portglenone

Approve

 LA02/2022/0656/F 

Major

Modifications of turbine hall comprising extension to western elevation and alterations to SE corner (to accommodate 2 Heat Recovery Steam Generators & 2 gas flue stacks), 1 replacement distillate oil tank & 1 new distillate oil tank

Kilroot Power Station, Station Rd, Carrickfergus

Approve

LA02/2022/1068/F

 

Local

Residential development comprising 21 apartments and associated amenity space and site works

59-65 Springwell St & 1-5 Duke St and adjacent derelict lands, Ballymena

Approve

Planning Committee Meeting of 9 March 2023

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2021/0615/F

 

Major

A northerly extension to existing quarry, with internal haul road providing connectivity between the proposed extraction site and the existing quarry and processing units.  Proposed phased winning and working of the material with contemporary overburden placement and planning restoration of the existing quarry void, restoration of the proposed extension are to nature conservation habitat and with accessible nature trails and walkways.

Lands 150m North of the existing quarry at 9 Starbog Road, Kilwaughter, Larne

Approve

 LA02/2022/0799/F 

Local

Residential development 9 units  Change of house type to sites 6-14 as approved under permission F/2014/0171/F

60 Middle Road Islandmagee

Approve

LA02/2022/0808/F

 

Local

Installation of a 6Kw wind turbine on a single 15m mast to provide electricity for domestic and agricultural use

150m East of 92 Feystown Road Glenarm

Approve

Planning Committee Meeting of 9 February 2023

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2021/1156/RM

 

Major

Development of 189 dwellings, Neighbourhood centre comprising 1 retail unit, 1 hot food unit, 1 petrol station and childcare facility

Lands NE of Ballyboley Rd N & W of Ballyboley Distributor Rd & adj and SW of Lindara Close, Lindara Crescent & Blackthorn Rise Larne

Approve

 LA02/2022/0286/F

Major

Proposed Retail Unit with Garden Centre, car parking, service yard, retaining walls, access and general site works

W of Queen St, S of 103 Queen St N & W
of 161-181 Queen St and E of railway line Ballymena

Approve

LA02/2022/0576/F

 

Local

Demolition of 15a & 17a & outbuildings to the rear of 11b Windsor Ave; & 1 Malone Ave & redevelopment of site for residential development of 30 units with associated works.

Partial demolition and conversion of 15 Windsor Ave into 3 apartments and provision of bicycle storage.

13-15 Windsor Ave & to the rear of 11b & 13-15 Windsor Ave & to the rear and NE of 1 Malone Ave Whitehead.

Refuse

 LA02/2022/0617/DCA 

Local

Demolition of 15a & 17a & outbuildings to the rear of 11b Windsor Ave; & 1 Malone Ave & redevelopment of site for residential development of 30 units with associated works.

Partial demolition and conversion of 15 Windsor Ave into 3 apartments and provision of bicycle storage.

13-15 Windsor Ave & to the rear of 11b & 13-15 Windsor Ave & to the rear and NE of 1 Malone Ave Whitehead.

Refuse

LA02/2022/0605/F

Local

4 Glamping pods on a farm

150m N of 430 Old Glenarm Rd, Ballygally

Refuse

Planning Committee Meeting of 12 January 2023

Application Reference Application Category Description of Development Location Recommendation

LA02/2020/0301/F 

Major

Creation of a retirement village

Cairndhu House, Coast Road, Ballygalley

Approve

LA02/2020/0302/LBC 

Local

Creation of a retirement village

Cairndhu House, Coast Road, Ballygalley

Approve

LA02/2022/0522/F

Local

Battery energy storage facility

Lands to the rear of existing electricity substation 130m NE of 54 Ballyvallagh Road Larne

Approve

 LA02/2022/0649/F 

Local

Renovation and 1.5 story extension to side of dwelling

43 Hillmount Road, Cullybackey

Approve

LA02/2022/0651/LBC

Local

Renovation and 1.5 story extension to side of dwelling

43 Hillmount Road, Cullybackey

Approve

 LA02/2022/0092/F 

Major

Retail unit with garden centre

Lands N of 75D Belfast Road, Carrickfergus

Approve

Planning Committee Meeting of 10 November 2022

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2022/0375/O

 

Local

Site of housing apartment scheme

1 Kinhilt Street and opposite 31-43 Clonavon Terrace, Ballymena

Approve

 LA02/2022/0603/F 

Local

Cycling bunkhouse with overnight accommodation, kitchen facilities, vending and washing area.

80 Garron Road Carnlough

Approve

LA02/2021/0017/F

 

Local

Proposed mixed use development comprising of 24hr unattended Petrol Filling Station with 4 no. pumping stations and covered forecourt. 1 no. off-set fill building; underground storage tanks;1 no. ancillary control/storage building, 1 no. automated car wash facility, of 1 no. Drive-Thru only Restaurant/cafe; with car parking; landscaping and all associated site and access works.

Lands approx. 120m south of IMC Cinema Larne Road Link Ballymena

Approve

Planning Committee Meeting of 6 October 2022

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2022/0655/F

 

Local

Installation of new roof on the Barn and remedial work to be carried out to the Barn walls and Yard area

Eglington Yard and Barn, opposite 1-7 New Road Glenarm

Approve

LA02/2022/0585/F

Major

Extension of existing school and associated interior and exterior alterations

Carniny Primary School, 61 Old Cullybackey Road Ballymena

Approve

LA02/2020/0301/F

 

 

Major

Creation of a Retirement Village of existing listed building at Cairndhu House, Larne.

 

Cairndhu House Coast Road Ballygally (including lands for access at Carnfunnock Country Park) BT44 0BB

Approve

LA02/2020/0302/LBC

Local

Creation of a Retirement Village of existing listed building at Cairndhu House, Larne.

 

Cairndhu House Coast Road Ballygally (including lands for access at Carnfunnock Country Park) BT44 0BB

Approve

LA02/2022/0387/F

 

Local

Extension to existing factory to provide additional production and storage space, parking and turning and associated landscaping & boundary treatment

3 Redlands Crescent Port of Larne Business Park Larne

Approve

Planning Committee Meeting of 8 September 2022

Application

Reference

Application

Category

Description of

Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2021/0950/F

Local

Proposed hydrogen production compound including associated plant and ancillary site works

Lands at Rathsherry wind farm

 approx. 600m NE of no. 115 Longmore Road, Broughshane

APPROVE

LA02/2022/0375/O

Local

Site of housing apartment scheme

1 Kinhilt Street and opposite 31-43 Clonavon Terrace, Ballymena

APPROVE

LA02/2022/0466/F

Local

Replacement Manse

Kells Presbyterian Manse

21 Church Road, Kells

APPROVE

Planning Committee Meeting of 4 August 2022

Application Reference

Application Category

Description of Development

Location

Recommendation

LA02/2022/0298/O  

MAJOR

Demolition of existing insulated 110kV substation: Construction of replacement Gas Insulated Substation (GIS): Construction of secondary, ancillary building to provide office, storage and welfare facilities; Provision of hardstanding, perimeter fence and access gates to encompass GIS. Retention of access through existing Ballylumford Power Station to the public road.

Lands within Ballylumford Power Station, Ferris Bay Road, Islandmagee, Larne

Approve

LA02/2022/0483/DCA 

Local

Eglantine Barn - Removal of existing roof structure.  Removal of existing blockwork gable walls and inner leaf.  Stonework repairs including repointing of existing stonework.  New stonework rough racking wall head treatment.  New metal gates to wall openings.

Former Office Building & Barn building at Eglantine Yard opposite 1-7 New Road,  Glenarm

Approve

LA02/2022/0329/F   Local Replacement dwelling 13 Main Street, Clough Approve
LA02/2022/0307/F   Local

7 No new dwellings

(comprising of 1 no detached dwelling 2no

semi-detached dwellings and 4no apartments)

Lands 20m North of No 1 Kiln Grove and 36m South of No 1-6 Kiln Court, Larne Approve