Our reception in Carrickfergus Civic Centre will be closed this afternoon, Thursday 28 August, from 1pm.

You can still speak to a Council staff member by calling T: 0300 124 5000. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Local Development Plan 2030

Current Plans and Policies

These following Development Plans will continue to inform planning decisions until the new LDP is adopted:

Development Plans 

Following a Judicial Review quashing the adopted Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015, the Carrickfergus Area Plan 2001 has reverted to being the statutory area plan for the Carrickfergus area, with draft BMAP (2004) held to be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.

Our Development Plan Functions also include:

  • Monitoring and review of LDP’s
  • Preparation, monitor and review of supplementary planning policy and guidance
  • Designation, variation and/or cancellation of Conservation Areas