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Planning Weekly Publications

Planning Applications Received

Planning Applications Received 28 June to 4 July 2025

Application No.

Application Type

Category

Location

Proposal

LA02/2025/0510/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

2 Leighinmohr Lane, Ballymena

Prune large Beech tree covered by TPO/2006/0149

LA02/2025/0525/F

Full

Local

78 Rosses Farm, Ballymena, BT42 2SH

SUN ROOM EXTENSION (RETROSPECTIVE) TO REAR OF DWELLING

LA02/2025/0502/CLOPUD

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development

Local

Lands approximately 762m southeast of 65 Whappstown Road, Moorfields, Ballymena

Lawfully commenced plainly prior to the future expiration of the grant of planning permission and therefore the subsequent completion of the development at a subsequent date is lawful.

LA02/2025/0506/DC

Discharge of Condition

Local

Woodside Road East Industrial Estate, Woodside Road, Ballymena

Discharge of condition 2 of LA02/2022/0248/F (Method of sewage disposal)

LA02/2025/0522/F

Full

Local

7 and 9 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BP

Proposed renovation and extension of 5 existing flats to provide 6 self-contained units, including 2 wheelchair-accessible flats at ground floor level.

LA02/2025/0523/A

Advertisement

Local

51-63 Wellington Street, Ballymena, BT43 6JP

1 Shop sign

LA02/2025/0514/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

12 NURSERY CLOSE BALLYMENA BT43 6FJ

A new window has been added to the existing kitchen, located along the left-hand side existing gable wall of the property.

LA02/2025/0517/F

Full

Local

Dunclug Primary School, Doury Road, Ballymena, BT43 6SU

Proposed erection of 1no.Modular Teaching Unit to be located on existing school site

LA02/2025/0519/RM

Reserved Matters

Local

BETWEEN 49A AND 55 RANKINSTOWN ROAD,BALLYMENA

DWELLING AND GARAGE(INFILL)

LA02/2025/0521/DETEIA

Request for EIA Determination

Local

Elliots Hill Wind Farm and Wolf Bog Wind Farm, Shaws Hill, Ballyclare, BT39 0TD

The proposed Development would involve removing the existing 15 wind turbines at Elliots Hill Windfarm and Wolf Bog Windfarm and replacing them with up to five modern turbines each reaching a maximum blade tip height of up to 150m. The proposed Development would include the following key elements: (i) Decommissioning the 15 existing turbines; (ii) Installation of up to five new wind turbines (including foundations, crane pad and underground cabling); (iii) Construction of upgraded and new onsite access tracks; (iv) Potential turbine delivery route and site entrance upgrade works (subject to abnormal indivisible load / swept path analyses; stakeholder consultation; and entrance design); (v) Provision of a temporary construction compound for use during the decommissioning and construction phases; (vi) Construction of new substation to accommodate power collection from the repower wind turbines; and (vii) Implementation of site reinstatement and restoration works following the decommissioning of Elliots Hill and Wolf Bog Windfarms and construction of the Elliotts Hill & Wolf Bog Repowering activities.

LA02/2025/0512/RM

Reserved Matters

Local

220m approx. south west of no.126 Whitesides Road, Randalstown.

Proposed Replacment Dwelling and Garage (site 1 and 2).

LA02/2025/0516/F

Full

Local

Brown's Bay Toilet Block 29 Brown's Bay Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3RX

A new toilet block will be constructed to provide male and female toiles, an accessible toilet, Changing Places facility, baby changing area, sluice, plant room, cleaner's store and two external showers.

LA02/2025/0531/CLOPUD

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development

Local

Larne Main Substation Lands south of 41 Ballyhampton Road, Larne, BT40 2ST

Works to comprise of replacement of existing substation 110/33kV transformers with two new 110/33kV transformers within Larne Main Substation compound and addition of cable sealing end equipment on existing steel pylon

LA02/2025/0513/CLOPUD

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development

Local

Opposite 30 Bally Road, Ballymena

Proposed completion of dwelling and garage in accordance with G/2011/0065/F

LA02/2025/0538/O

Outline

Local

Site approximately 80m south of 78 BALLYCONNELLY ROAD CULLYBACKEY BT42 1EW

Outline planning permission for dwelling and garage on the farm, 80m south of 78 Ballyconnelly Road, Ballymena.

Planning Applications Received 21 to 27 June 2025

Application No.

Application Type

Category

Location

Proposal

LA02/2025/0485/F

Full

Local

19 Princess Park, Whitehead

Closing up of an existing vehicular entrance to a dwelling and creating a new one

LA02/2025/0496/DC

Discharge of Condition

Local

Lands at former Braidside Integrated Primary School & Nursery site (NE of Fry's Road NW of 24 Beech Grove SW of the M2 Motorway and SE of New Braidside Integrated Primary School & Nursery) Ballymena

Discharge of condition 3 of LA02/2021/0879/F (Method of sewage disposal)

LA02/2025/0509/F

Full

Local

6 BERKELEY ROAD CARRICKFERGUS BT38

9DS

Proposed extension to existing dwelling at front and rear and changes to finishes and increase in parking area

LA02/2025/0505/DETEIA

Request for EIA Determination

Local

Carrickfergus Town Centre

Works to Carrickfergus Castle to include: New access ramp, entrance interpretative works, demolition of visitor centre and temporary education building, erection of new banqueting hall with visitor services, interventions at the middle ward, works to facilitate access to the keep (new stairwell and lifts), removal of raised floors within the keep and provision of new stone and timber flooring, access to roof perimter walkway and provision of balustrades, level access to the keep from the inner ward, amendments to and new use of Royal Ordnance Store and interpretative work at the inner ward. Proposed New Visitor Centre at High Street to include: Change of use, refurbishment and potential extension of the former Danske Bank building located between High Street and Marine Highway to create a new visitor and community centre. Works to the Town Hall and Civic Centre to include: Partial change of use of Council offices to Centre for the Arts, including mechanical and electrical upgrades, new bar and foyer/gathering area, general refurbishment of retained area for Council business, amended access arrangements and improvements to courtyard area, refurbishment of Jubilee Hall to provide improved acoustics, services and lighting.

LA02/2025/0505/DETEIA

Request for EIA Determination

Local

Carrickfergus Town Centre

Internal reconfiguration of the existing Civic Centre to provide environmental improvements, relocated cafe area, central display area and breakout working space and bookable space. Public realm improvements to the courtyard area between the Civic Centre and the Town Hall. Works to the Town Walls and wider Public Realm works, to include: Creation of 'pocket parks', public realm works at High Street, general road improvements and upgrades, repairs to existing sections of town walls, upgrade works at Joymount Gate, interpretive arches at Quay Gate and Water Gate locations, gate recreation at Irish Gate, new and/or upgraded footpaths, lighting, hard and soft landscpaping and interpretative installations associated with the Walk of Light and Looped Walk schemes, residential garden at Joymount Care Home, new landmark wayfinding feature at Carrickferus Railway Station, general road imrovements and upgrades, new pedstrian links and pathways and town-wide lighting strategy.

LA02/2025/0505/DETEIA

Request for EIA Determination

Local

Carrickfergus Town Centre

Harbour Square and the Parade Ground: Reconfiguration of existing car parking area to include upgraded hard and soft landscaping, enhanced areas of public realm, provision of 'service pillars' and location for potential siting of historical schooner 'The Result'. Reconfiguration of Parade Ground area to include enhanced public realm and laying of new compacted gravel area. New 'Rock of Fergus' public realm interpretation on Marine Promenade. Possible demolition of Marine Square Radar Station and installation of light sculpture. New pedestian links from Harbour Square to the existing sailing club and from the marina to the Premier Inn.

LA02/2025/0504/F

Full

Local

Lands at and adjacent to no.6 Rhanbuoy Park, Carrickfergus BT38 8BS

Proposed demolition of no.6 Rhanbuoy Park and erection of 7no. apartments with landscaping, access, parking and all associated site works

LA02/2025/0499/F

Full

Local

97 Mill Street, Ballymena, BT43 5AF

Partial demolition of 97 Mill Street, adaptation and change of use of the existing building and provision of a new 3 storey extension to the existing building to provide for a total of 19no. apartments comprising 14no. 2bed units and 5no. 1 bed units along with associated car parking at ground level, bin and bicycle storage area at ground level with access provided via Albert Place and associated site works.

LA02/2025/0511/F

Full

Local

7 UPPER CROSS STREET LARNE BT40 1SZ

Proposed change of use of ground floor unit from sui generis (restaurant) to retail (Class A1). The proposals include splitting the existing unit into two, and minor alterations to front and rear elevations at ground floor only.

LA02/2025/0501/CLOPUD

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development

Local

29 Sourhill, Ballymena, BT42 2LG

Proposed single storey extension to rear of existing two storey dwelling to replace the existing single storey conservatory

LA02/2025/0500/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

Mary Queen of Peace Primary School, 116 Dunaghy Wood, Glenravel, Ballymena, BT43 6QJ

Non-material change to LA02/2019/0932/F - Addition of an air source heat pump to the site services yard in the northern corner of the site. An air handling unit added to the roof with 2m high louvred screening. Minor additions and aesthetic changes to the exterior of the school building, minor landscaping changes and retaining walls added.

LA02/2025/0498/F

Full

Local

72 Station Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, BT38 8UP

Proposed garden room to front / side of dwelling

LA02/2025/0503/F

Full

Local

26 Collinwood, Ballymena

Extension to dwelling to provide shower room/dressing area and provision of dormer window to bathroom and corner window to lounge, to include general renovations/updates.

LA02/2025/0507/O

Outline

Local

120m NE of 34 Creevamoy Road, Broughshane

2 no. replacement dwellings and garages

Planning Applications Received 14 to 20 June 2025

Application No.

Application Type

Category

Location

Proposal

LA02/2025/0495/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

5 Old Galgorm Road, Ballymena

Reduce Cypress trees T176 and T183

LA02/2025/0481/F

Full

Local

13 OLD GRANGE AVENUE BALLYMENA BT42 2EA

Conversion of existing garage into dwelling space with an extension to front of garage

LA02/2025/0483/F

Full

Local

101 Bay Road, Carnlough, BT44 0HP

Proposed NIHE adaption works with additional extension and alterations to existing dwelling

LA02/2025/0497/A

Advertisement

Local

KFC Ballymena Larne Link Road, Ballymena, BT42 3GA

7 Shop sign, 8 Building wrap, 1 Other - Totem Signage

LA02/2025/0488/F

Full

Local

Unit 20 Galgorm Industrial Estate, Galgorm Park, Ballymena

Proposed rear extension to existing building and yard levels reduced to match existing floor levels

LA02/2025/0486/F

Full

Local

25 THE RODDENS LARNE BT40 1QX

Change of use from dwelling to house in multiple occupation (HMO), containing 8 Bedrooms

LA02/2025/0484/F

Full

Local

28 Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, Ballymena, BT43 6RQ

Proposed replacement dwelling with intergal carport & retention of existing built fabric.

LA02/2025/0494/O

Outline

Local

9 Drumraw Lane, Cullybackey, BT44 8DR

Replacement Dwelling and Garage

LA02/2025/0487/F

Full

Local

110 Carrickfergus Road, Ballynure, Ballyclare, BT39 9QP

Single storey dining room extension to rear of dwelling

Planning Applications Received 7 to 13 June 2025

Application No.

Application Type

Category

Location

Proposal

LA02/2025/0469/F

Full

Local

2 OLD GRANGE AVENUE BALLYMENA BT42

2EA

Extension and Alteration to the rear of the existing dwelling

LA02/2025/0447/CLOPUD

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development

Local

Skerry Road East, Newtowncrommelin, BT43 6RB

Proposed temporary use of land as firing range (for up to 28 days under permitted development rights)

LA02/2025/0493/LBC

Listed Building Consent

Local

100 Main Street, Ballymena, BT42 1BW

Extension & alteration to existing shop with associated site and ancillary works including parking reconfiguration and access arrangement.

LA02/2025/0491/F

Full

Local

100 Main Street, Ballymena, BT42 1BW

Extension & alteration to existing shop with associated site and ancillary works including parking reconfiguration and access arrangement.

LA02/2025/0466/O

Outline

Local

70m SE OF 35 WHITEHILL ROAD,CARNLOUGH

DWELLING AND GARAGE ON THE FARM

LA02/2025/0482/F

Full

Local

11-21 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AL

Amendments to design approved under LA02/2022/0130/F - to include additional retail space, preparation, and ancillary space at ground floor, increased site curtilage and relocation of approved access.

LA02/2025/0478/F

Full

Local

8 LARNE ROAD LINK BALLYMENA BT42

3AG

Variation of condition 3 of G/1996/0249 from - The premises hereby approved shall not be used for the sale of food- to - Unit 4 shall be used only for Use Class A1 of the Planning (Use Classes) Order) (Northern ireland) 2015.

LA02/2025/0474/DC

Discharge of Condition

Local

177 Old Cullybackey Road, Ballymena

Discharge of condition 02 of LA02/2024/0243/F in relation to programme for foul sewer connection to serve development

LA02/2025/0480/O

Outline

Local

Between 50 and 52 Clooney Road, Ahoghill

Site of 2 storey dwelling and garage

LA02/2025/0476/DC

Discharge of Condition

Local

Lands at 99 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8PJ

Discharge of Condition 9 of - LA02/2023/1439/F -

Prior to the construction of the drainage network, the applicant shall submit a final drainage assessment, compliant with FRD 3 and Section 9.2 of LDP 2030, to be agreed in writing with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council which demonstrates the safe management of any out of sewer flooding emanating from the surface water drainage network, agreed under Article 161, in a 1 in 100 year event. - Final Drainage Assessment

LA02/2025/0479/F

Full

Local

132 Middle Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3SY

PROPOSED ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSIONS ABOVE EXISTING SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACE TO EXISTING UPPER REAR BEDROOMS

LA02/2025/0470/F

Full

Local

30 PARKGATE ROAD CONNOR BT42 3LE

demolish existing rear return and erect new single storey rear and side extension + alteration of internal drive-way

LA02/2025/0473/RM

Reserved Matters

Local

Adjacent to 14 Lisnagarron Lane, Portglenone

New dwelling and garage

LA02/2025/0471/RM

Reserved Matters

Local

180m SW of 27 CORBALLY ROAD BALLYMENA BT42 1JQ

PROPOSED DWELLING AND GARAGE (ON A FARM) LA02/2024/0521/O

LA02/2025/0475/F

Full

Local

43 Granagh Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, BT42 1EQ

Proposed storage shed including extension of site curtilage to dwelling

LA02/2025/0477/F

Full

Local

Approximately 130m south east of No. 144 Fenaghy Road and traveling southward between the Fenaghy road and the eastern bank of the River Maine. Crossing to the west bank immediately north of the Galgorm Group site.

Finally crossing back to the Fenaghy Road side approx. 105m north-east of No.1 Corbally Road. Continuing beneath the Corbally Road overpass, concludes when joining the existing path immediately adjacent the River Maine approx.

55m north-east of No.1 Corbally Road.

Provision of a public greenway including 2 No. bridge crossings over the River Maine.

LA02/2025/0472/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

2 Beach Road, Whitehead BT38 9QS

Non-material change to LA02/2024/0087/F - Scheme reduced in scale, garage removed and retaining wall repositioned