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Planning Weekly Publications

Planning Decisions Issued

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 7 to 13 February 2026

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0972/F

LOC

McDonalds Restaurants Ltd 50 Circular Road, Larne, BT40 1HW

Proposal for the installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of McDonald's - Larne, including one fully accessible EV charging bay.

Permission Granted

10 Feb 2026

5

LA02/2025/0993/F

LOC

Former Poundland Unit 4 Braidwater Retail Park Ballymena BT42 3AG

Construction of plant cage/compound and bin store, installation of AC plant to resultant plant cage, forming of 4 no. openings in external wall for associated pipework/vent grilles and construction of lean-to canopy to rear elevation

Permission Granted

10 Feb 2026

5

LA02/2025/0994/F

LOC

Former Poundland Unit 4 Braidwater Retail Park Ballymena BT42 3AG

To rear blocking-up of 2 no. door openings, forming of 1 no. new door opening, adjusting height & width of existing roller shutter opening & installing one pair of double doors

Permission Granted

11 Feb 2026

5

LA02/2026/0001/F

LOC

18 The Nursery, Ballymena, BT43 6WL

Proposed Single Storey Extension to side of Existing Two Storey Dwelling.

Permission Granted

11 Feb 2026

5

LA02/2025/0781/F

LOC

255m south of 92 FEYSTOWN ROAD GLENARM BT44 0EB

Proposed change of house type from Approved Dwelling Ref : F/2013/0197/F to Single Storey Dwelling with linear floor plan and associated Siteworks

Permission Granted

12 Feb 2026

15

LA02/2025/0903/DCA

LOC

Gordans Chemist 16-18 Kings Road, Whitehead, BT38 9PU

Proposed door to the rear of the unit and block up of existing door. Change of use of storage to new consultation room (ancillary)

Consent Granted

12 Feb 2026

5

LA02/2026/0064/DC

LOC

Lands at 75 Belfast Road, north west of Co-Operative Distibution, Shore Commercial Park, Carrickfergus, BT38 8PH

Discharge of Condition No. 3 of LA02/2023/1234/F -

Archaeological Programme of Works by Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd.

Condition Discharged

12 Feb 2026

2

LA02/2026/0012/F

LOC

83 Tully Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HT

2 Storey front extension to dwelling front hall and landing space. Single-storey extension to lounge.

Permission Granted

13 Feb 2026

5

LA02/2026/0075/DC

LOC

98 Main Street Cullybackey BT42 1BW

Discharge of Condition No.2 of LA02/2022/1046/F -

Landscape Management Plan and Landscape Layout

Condition Discharged

13 Feb 2026

1

LA02/2026/0077/DC

LOC

Lands to the rear of 2-10 The Diamond, Ahoghill, BT42 1JZ

Discharge of Condition No. 2 of LA02/2019/0408/F - Landscape Maintenance and Management Plan with Landscape Layout Plan

Condition Discharged

13 Feb 2026

1

LA02/2025/0892/F

LOC

31 Woodlawn Avenue, Carrickfergus, BT38 8PP

First floor side extension over garage to existing dwelling.

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

10

LA02/2025/0909/F

LOC

10 Victoria Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 7JF

Single storey rear extension to kitchen area

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

10

LA02/2025/0915/F

LOC

2A Cairn Road, Carrickfergus

Change of use of existing integral garage to additional living accommodation.

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

9

LA02/2025/0968/RM

LOC

40m NE of 40 Killygore Road, Rahtkenny, Ballymena, BT43 7LR

Dwelling and Garage (Infill Site)

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

7

LA02/2025/0971/F

LOC

19A CRAWFORDSTOWN ROAD PORTGLENONE BT44 8EN

Proposed Detached Single Storey Domestic Garage

Permission Granted

06 Feb 2026

7

LA02/2025/0979/F

LOC

49 Galgorm Lodge, Ballymena, BT42 1GL

Detached single storey garden room to rear of existing dwelling

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

5

LA02/2025/0985/F

LOC

23 Craignamaddy Heights, Cargan, Ballymena, BT43 6FQ

Level Access Ramp at Front of house

Permission Granted

06 Feb 2026

6

LA02/2026/0036/DC

LOC

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

Discharge of Condition No.12 from LA02/2019/0932/F - Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a full Construction Methoid Statement (CMS) should be submitted to and agreed by Council.

Condition Discharged

05 Feb 2026

2

LA02/2026/0057/WPT

LOC

3 Grange Road Ballymena BT42 2DS

Works to trees protected by TPO/2006/0146 - Tree

numbers 708 & 718 located on either side of the gate entrance to the driveway. This work is for tree maintenance and safety reasons. •Lime x2 - Crown-lift both trees to approximately 15ft. •Lime x2 - XL crown reductions by approx 3-4m.

Prune trees accordingly.

Consent Granted

05 Feb 2026

0

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 31 January to 6 February 2026

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0880/F

LOC

139 Ballymena Road, Carnlough

Domestic Shed

Permission Granted

02 Feb 2026

10

LA02/2025/0929/F

LOC

27 MOORFIELDS ROAD BALLYMENA BT42 3HQ

Retrospective Planning Application for 5 No. Domestic Storage Sheds (to Contain Large Scale Personal Memorabalia & Collectors Items) & Extension of Domestic Site Curtilage at 27 Moorfields Road, Ballymena

Permission Granted

02 Feb 2026

7

LA02/2026/0076/NMC

LOC

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

The internal floor area has been reduced by approximately 7 m². The canopy has been shortened, and the bench to the right of the entrance doors has been omitted. The rainwater pipe and hopper for the canopy are now visible. The external timber cladding has been removed and replaced with an off-white cement, lime, and sand roughcast harling. A smooth finish will be applied to the external walls up to Damp-Proof Course (DPC) level. Rigid sheet cladding will be fixed to the walls adjacent to the entrance doors.
On the east elevation, the windows have been lowered in height, and the window to the right has been reduced to two glazed panels. All windows to have window grilles. The external door on the south elevation has been changed to a louvred door. Two door guards have been added to the external plant and sluice room doors. Paledin fencing added to the rear of the building to enclose the bin store. Paledin fencing added to enclose existing septic tanks. Minor site works to be made for accessible parking. Repair works are to be undertaken to the soakaway.

Non Material Change Granted

02 Feb 2026

0

LA02/2026/0055/DC

LOC

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

Discharge of condition 11 of LA02/2019/0932/F -Submission of Road Safety Audit and Combined Road Safety Audit Stage 1 & 2 Response Report

Condition Partially Discharged

03 Feb 2026

1

LA02/2025/0878/RM

LOC

Lands 30m North of 20 Whinfield Lane, Greenisland

New dwelling and garage

Permission Granted

04 Feb 2026

10

LA02/2025/0955/F

LOC

69 Elmwood, Cullybackey, Ballymena, BT43 5PY

Single storey side extension to dwelling

Permission Granted

04 Feb 2026

7

LA02/2025/0964/F

LOC

47 FENDALE PARK CULLYBACKEY BT43 5PU

Single storey rear extension

Permission Granted

04 Feb 2026

7

LA02/2025/0965/F

LOC

37 Glenariff Crescent Ballymena

Propsed single storey rear extension

Permission Granted

04 Feb 2026

7

LA02/2025/0902/F

LOC

Gordans Chemist 16-18 Kings Road, Whitehead, Carrickfergus, BT38 9PU

Proposed door to the rear of the unit and block up of existing door. Change of use of storage to new consultation room (ancillary)

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

10

LA02/2025/0892/F

LOC

31 Woodlawn Avenue, Carrickfergus, BT38 8PP

First floor side extension over garage to existing dwelling.

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

10

LA02/2025/0909/F

LOC

10 Victoria Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 7JF

Single storey rear extension to kitchen area

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

10

LA02/2025/0915/F

LOC

2A Cairn Road, Carrickfergus

Change of use of existing integral garage to additional living accommodation.

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

9

LA02/2025/0968/RM

LOC

40m NE of 40 Killygore Road, Rahtkenny, Ballymena, BT43 7LR

Dwelling and Garage (Infill Site)

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

7

LA02/2025/0971/F

LOC

19A CRAWFORDSTOWN ROAD PORTGLENONE BT44 8EN

Proposed Detached Single Storey Domestic Garage

Permission Granted

06 Feb 2026

7

LA02/2025/0979/F

LOC

49 Galgorm Lodge, Ballymena, BT42 1GL

Detached single storey garden room to rear of existing dwelling

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2026

5

LA02/2025/0985/F

LOC

23 Craignamaddy Heights, Cargan, Ballymena, BT43 6FQ

Level Access Ramp at Front of house

Permission Granted

06 Feb 2026

6

LA02/2026/0036/DC

LOC

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

Discharge of Condition No.12 from LA02/2019/0932/F - Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a full Construction Methoid Statement (CMS) should be submitted to and agreed by Council.

Condition Discharged

05 Feb 2026

2

LA02/2026/0057/WPT

LOC

3 Grange Road Ballymena BT42 2DS

Works to trees protected by TPO/2006/0146 - Tree

numbers 708 & 718 located on either side of the gate entrance to the driveway. This work is for tree maintenance and safety reasons. •Lime x2 - Crown-lift both trees to approximately 15ft. •Lime x2 - XL crown reductions by approx 3-4m.

Prune trees accordingly.

Consent Granted

05 Feb 2026

0

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 24 to 30 January 2026

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2024/0133/F

LOC

168 Old Glenarm Road, Larne

Demolition of existing public house. Proposed development of 24no. residential dwellings in a mix of market and social comprising 12 No. 3 bedroom houses, 8 No. 1 bedroom apartments and 4 No. 2 bedroom apartments. Works to include new access arrangements, parking and all ancillary works and associated landscaping.

Permission Granted

26 Jan 2026

100

LA02/2024/0847/F

LOC

125, 129, 131 Main Street, Larne, BT40 1HJ

Proposed change of use and alterations of ground floor shops to apartments at 125, 129, 131 Main Street, Larne

Permission Granted

26 Jan 2026

59

LA02/2025/0978/DC

LOC

Land at Translink Bus Deport to the west of Translink Bus Depot and north of Beechfield Close, Galgorm Road, Ballymena

Method of works (Environmental Management Plan) for Discharge of Condition 16 of LA02/2021/0764/F

Condition Discharged

26 Jan 2026

3

LA02/2025/0580/F

LOC

49 Waveney Road, Ballymena, BT43 5BB

Change of use from 4 bed dwelling to 5 bed / 5 person HMO

Permission Refused

27 Jan 2026

26

LA02/2025/0873/F

LOC

28 Wilson Crescent, Ballymena

Proposed Single Storey Extension to Rear of Dwelling

Permission Granted

27 Jan 2026

9

LA02/2024/0660/F

MAJ

Lands at the St Patrick's Regeneration site, adjacent and south of Demesne Avenue, approximately 100m to the north east of Castle Tower School, St Patricks Link, Ballymena, BT43 7FT

New leisure, health and wellbeing centre to include 8-lane pool, learner pool, 4 court sports hall, café, gym, spin studios, clip and climb, community hub, soft play area and spa facility. Access to be provided via Demesne Avenue, with external facilities including outdoor workout area, car parking, dedicated bus parking and lay-by, cycle stands, landscaping, substation, and all associated works.

Permission Granted

28 Jan 2026

72

LA02/2024/0415/F

MAJ

Lands 390 metres north of Prince Andrew Way, adjacent to Ulidia Integrated College and west of Victoria Rise, Dunluskin, Carrickfergus

Proposed residential development comprising of 403 no. dwellings (mix of affordable and private), including 2 no. new site accesses, completion of link road, private and communal open space, car parking, landscaping, and all associated site works and upgrade of Prince Andrew Way / North Road Junction to provide a traffic signal-controlled junction with controlled pedestrian crossings.

Permission Granted

29 Jan 2026

88

LA02/2025/0522/F

LOC

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.

Permission Granted

29 Jan 2026

29

LA02/2026/0074/NMC

LOC

9 Rossmore Green, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, BT38 8TF

Non-Material Change to LA02/2024/0308/F -The lobby area of the extension to be lengthened (approx by 700mm).

Non Material Change Granted

30 Jan 2026

0

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 17 to 23 January 2026

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0622/O

LOC

100M NE of 7 Gillistown Road, Ahoghill, Ballymena, BT42 2RJ

Proposed 2 No. replacement dwellings

Permission Granted

19 Jan 2026

23

LA02/2025/0695/F

LOC

70m SE OF 150 Bay Road, Carnlough

Retention of concrete slab and the erection of Boat Shed to replace existing store

Permission Refused

19 Jan 2026

18

LA02/2025/0888/F

LOC

5 St Nicholas Court, Carrickfergus, BT38 7FD

Change of use from residential to short term holiday let.

Permission Granted

19 Jan 2026

8

LA02/2025/0904/F

LOC

BSO Greenmount House 3 Woodside Road Industrial Estate, Ballymena, BT45 4QL

Extension to existing carparking including new finished ground levelling, underground drainage and thermoplastic line markings to create new car parking spaces. Works to include for installing new 3m high lighting columns over the new carparking area

Permission Granted

19 Jan 2026

7

LA02/2025/0895/F

LOC

50m East of 54 Deerfin Road, Ballymena, BT42 4HP

New dwelling and garage (Change of House type from previous approvals LA02/2021/0104/F and LA02/2025/0269/F)

Permission Granted

19 Jan 2026

7

LA02/2025/0914/F

LOC

Ballymena Golf Club, land opposite Whinsmoor Road

Chain link Fencing System, to stand 4m high above ground level for approx 110m, changing to a 6m Chain link Fencing System above ground level for approx 60m.

Permission Granted

19 Jan 2026

5

LA02/2025/0885/WPT

LOC

88 Cushendall Road, Ballymena

Works to trees covered by TPO/2007/0107

Consent Granted

20 Jan 2026

8

LA02/2026/0024/NMC

LOC

Immediately adjacent to and North of 12 Aghacully Road Broughshane

Non-Material Change to LA02/2024/0111/RM - Position of buildings revised on site.

Larger outbuilding dimensions marginally increased and materials changed

Non Material Change Granted

20 Jan 2026

0

LA02/2026/0030/NMC

LOC

22 LISNAHILT ROAD BROUGHSHANE BT42 4QT

Non-Material Change to G/2007/0536/RM -Mirror the garage floorplan and change the position of the garage on site. Reduction in number and change of style of windows and doors, internal layout changes. Addition of 8m2 to the sunroom and a chimney. Addition of stone cladding to front porch and chimney. G/2007/0536/RM

Non Material Change Granted

20 Jan 2026

0