Planning Weekly Publications

Planning Decisions Issued

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 12 to 18 April 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2023/1844/F

LOC

Clooney Road Approximately 280m NE of No. 5 Clooney Road, Ahoghill

Proposed replacement of existing turbine approved under G/2010/0432/F with a Vestas V44 turbine comprising of a 40m hub and 22m blade span (overall tip height of 62m).

Permission Granted

18 Apr 2025

80

LA02/2023/2081/F

LOC

101 Shore Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, BT38 8TZ

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two detached two storey dwellings, one detached garage, and associated landscaping.

Permission Granted

18 Apr 2025

69

LA02/2024/0287/F

LOC

Lands at and to the west, north and northwest including no.22 Finlaystown Road, Portglenone

Proposed construction of 20no. residential dwellings containing a mix of 8no. detached, 6no. semi-detached and 6no. townhouses including garage, alteration of existing accesses along with associated development/landscaping

Permission Granted

15 Apr 2025

53

LA02/2024/0458/DC

LOC

Lands at 75 Belfast Road, (behind Loughshore Hotel), Carrickfergus, BT38 8PH

Discharge of conditions 32, 33,

38 and 39 of LA02/2021/0541/F

-Submission of Tetra Tech Letter

Condition Discharged

15 Apr 2025

44

LA02/2024/0658/DC

LOC

101 MINORCA DRIVE CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8WS

Application for Partial Discharge of condition 8 soil capping and gas vapour LA02/2018/0154/F

Condition Partially Discharged

15 Apr 2025

31

LA02/2024/0913/F

LOC

10-15 Bryan Street, Ballymena, BT43 6DN

Proposed 3 storey building to contain 5 No. Apartments and 1 No. retail unit and external bin storage

Permission Granted

18 Apr 2025

20

LA02/2024/0918/F

LOC

St Killian's College, 25 Tower Road, Carnlough

Construction of a new Sixth Form Centre as part of the broader redevelopment of the school, already approved under separate application (LA02/2021/0209/F). Includes the removal of a number of trees and the provision of a new retaining wall.

Permission Granted

15 Apr 2025

17

LA02/2025/0061/F

LOC

McDonald's North Road, Ballymena, BT43 5EY

Refurbishment of the restaurant to include extensions totalling

32.6 sqm, incorporating new glazing, replacement entrance door, new access door and relocated drive thru booth. Reconfiguration of the grill bay and associated works to the site.

Permission Granted

15 Apr 2025

11

LA02/2025/0109/F

LOC

Grove House, 12 North Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8LR

Change of use and extension of existing vacant shop unit to 2 No 1 bed apartments and associated parking

Permission Granted

15 Apr 2025

9

LA02/2025/0123/DETEIA

LOC

Lands to the north, south and west of no. 41 Dreen Road, Cullybackey, BT42 1EB

Demolition of abandoned farm buildings and redevelopment of Cullybackey College on Dreen Road site. Development to include creation of new 700 pupil post-primary building, hard play areas, sports pitches, car parking, landscaping and associated site works. Road works include new roundabout, carriageway and pedestrian arrangements at Dreen Road and Cardonaghy Road junction. Option 1 proposes new roundabout to the south of no. 130 Cardonaghy Road and Option 2 proposed new roundabout to the south of no. 35 Dreen Road, Cullybackey.

Environmental Statement Required

16 Apr 2025

8

LA02/2025/0151/F

LOC

39 HILLVIEW CRESCENT CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8YR

Relocation of garden boundary fence to rectify existing arrangement.

Permission Granted

15 Apr 2025

7

LA02/2025/0167/F

LOC

57 Trailcock Road Carrickfergus BT38 7QQ

Proposed rear single storey extension to provide Utility and WC and remodification of existing Kitchen and Dining

Permission Granted

15 Apr 2025

7

LA02/2025/0180/RM

LOC

40M W of 40 Ballyconnelly Road Cullybackey Ballymena BT42 1EH

Proposed dwelling & garage

Permission Granted

16 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0188/F

LOC

160 Lower Ballyboley Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9UL

Replacement dormers to front of dwelling, new windows and cladding to ground floor levl + new double garage with first floor games room.

Permission Granted

15 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0199/F

LOC

53 TAMLOUGH ROAD RANDALSTOWN BT41 3DP

PROPOSED NEW SINGLE STOREY GARAGE FOR VEHICLE AND DOMESTIC STORAGE, ON THE SITE OF EXISTING GARAGE FOOTINGS.

Permission Granted

14 Apr 2025

4

LA02/2025/0200/F

LOC

1 Ballynulto Road Broughshane, Ballymena, BT42 4QS

Proposed two storey extension to side of dwelling.

Permission Granted

18 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0221/O

LOC

30m South West Of 17 Rushy Island Road, Newtowncrommelin

Proposed replacement dwelling and garage

Permission Granted

18 Apr 2025

4

LA02/2025/0235/A

LOC

11 Dunluce Street, Larne, BT40 1JG

1 replacement shop sign and 1 projecting sign

Consent Granted

14 Apr 2025

3

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 5 to 11 April 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2024/0832/F

LOC

70 Glenravel Road, Martinstown, Ballymena, BT43 6QQ

Domestic garage/store

Permission Granted

10 Apr 2025

21

LA02/2024/0895/F

LOC

76-82 MAIN STREET PORTGLENONE BT44 8HS

extension to first floor cafe to provide outdoor terrace for al fresco dining

Permission Granted

08 Apr 2025

16

LA02/2025/0048/F

LOC

Kilwaughter Limeworks, 9 Starbog Road, Larne

Extension to existing car park

Permission Refused

11 Apr 2025

13

LA02/2025/0079/RM

LOC

35m south west of 173 Raceview Road, Ballymena, BT42 4HY

Reserved matters for Dwelling and Garage with associated landscaping works and parking areas.

Permission Granted

09 Apr 2025

10

LA02/2025/0171/F

LOC

9 BLACKCAVE NORTH LARNE BT40 1TP

Single-storey rear infill extension for kitchen and single- storey side extension for laundry room and snug

Permission Granted

08 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0174/F

LOC

32 Taylors Avenue, Carrickfergus

Proposed single storey bedroom & shower room side extension

Permission Granted

08 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0175/F

LOC

29 KINTULLAGH COURT BALLYMENA BT43 5JG

PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING

Permission Granted

09 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0178/F

LOC

50 SPRINGMOUNT ROAD GLARRYFORD BALLYMENA BT44 9RB

Proposed rear extension to existing dwelling

Permission Granted

09 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0209/WPT

LOC

50 Knockan Lodge, Broughshane

Removal of 4 storm damaged trees covered by TPO/2007/0118

Consent Granted

09 Apr 2025

4

LA02/2025/0218/WPT

LOC

150 Upper Road, Greenisland

Application to fell a tree covered by TPO/2006/0044

Consent Granted

09 Apr 2025

3

LA02/2025/0264/CLOPU D

LOC

255m South of 92 Feystown Road Glenarm

The site is approved for a dwelling house and garage under application F/2013/0197/F. The

construction of the dwelling and garage is to be carried on in accordance with planning approval F/2013/0197/F.

Permitted Development

07 Apr 2025

1

LA02/2025/0252/DC

LOC

Lidl, 75D Belfast Road, Carrickfergus and adjoining vacant lands to the immediate north-east

Discharge of condition 17 of LA02/2022/1008/F -

Archaeological Testing Report

Condition Discharged

08 Apr 2025

1

LA02/2025/0255/WPT

LOC

28 York Avenue, Whitehead, Carrickfergus, BT38 9QT

Works to trees in Conservation Area -see tree survey report for details

Consent Granted

09 Apr 2025

1

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 29 March to 4 April 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2024/0581/F

LOC

Unit 1, 110b Kilgad Road, Moorfields, Ballymena

Change of use with alterations from office space to dog grooming unit (retrospective)

Permission Granted

01 Apr 2025

34

LA02/2024/0582/F

LOC

Unit 2, 110b Kilgad Road, Moorfields, Ballymena

Change of use with alterations from workshop/store to cross docking facility for urgent medical supplies (retrospective)

Permission Refused

01 Apr 2025

34

LA02/2024/0805/O

LOC

Adjacent to 1 Wilmohr Park, Ahoghill

Site of dwelling and garage

Permission Refused

04 Apr 2025

22

LA02/2024/0820/F

LOC

15-17 Castle Street, Ballymena, BT43 7BT

Change of use from shop to dwelling (HMO)

Permission Granted

04 Apr 2025

21

LA02/2024/0922/O

LOC

40m Approx. North West of 10A Burnside Road, Broughshane, Ballymena.

Site of dwelling and garage (Infill)

Permission Refused

03 Apr 2025

15

LA02/2024/0931/RM

LOC

16 Slane Road, Aughafatten, Ballymena, BT42 4NA

Proposed two-storey dwelling with detached double garage.

Permission Granted

31 Mar 2025

14

LA02/2025/0010/DC

LOC

1 - 22 St. Patricks Drive, Ballymena, BT43 7FQ (exc 19) (sites 65-84)

Discharge of Conditions No. 3 & 7 of LA02/2020/0684/F Condition No.3 - No dwelling shall be occupied until that part of the service road which provides access to it has been constructed to base course.

The final wearing course shall be applied on the completion of the development. Condition No.7 - Prior to the occupation of each dwelling hereby approved, the boundary treatments, including walls, fences, and acoustic barriers, defining each curtilage and the site boundary shall be constructed as detailed on the stamped approved plans.

Condition Discharged

02 Apr 2025

12

LA02/2025/0013/F

LOC

120 METERS NORTH OF 15 KILLYCOOGAN ROAD, PORTGLENONE, CO. ANTRIM

CHANGE OF HOUSE TYPE FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATION G/2008/0161/RM & INCREASE IN CURTILAGE OF SITE

Permission Granted

01 Apr 2025

11

LA02/2025/0041/F

LOC

1a Killyless Road, Ballymena, BT42 1HB

Domestic garage/outbuilding with extension of site curtilage

Permission Granted

02 Apr 2025

10

LA02/2025/0082/F

LOC

Translink Bus Depot 58 Circular Road Larne

Application for temporary office accommodation for 12 month period

Permission Granted

31 Mar 2025

8

LA02/2025/0154/F

LOC

Victoria Primary School, Coronation Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 7EZ

Provision of 1 No. Modular Accommodation (84sqm)

Permission Granted

31 Mar 2025

8

LA02/2025/0096/F

LOC

60m NW OF 67 BANKHALL ROAD,LARNE

OFF SITE REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND GARAGE(EXISTING DWELLING TO BE DEMOLISHED)

Permission Granted

31 Mar 2025

7

LA02/2025/0127/F

LOC

45 Paisley Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9AH

Replacement dwelling

Permission Granted

02 Apr 2025

7

LA02/2025/0130/NMC

LOC

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

The below listed changes are required as a result of client requirements and technical detail design including fire safety: - Entrance lobby increased at ground level to provide lobby entrance to all apartments.

  • Lift shaft increased in height. - North west elevation windows increased in width to accommodate AOV smoke extract. - Boundary C 1650mm hight brick wall with concrete coping replaced by double boarded timber fence.

Boundary B brick wall changed to render. - Relocation of bin store access point and boundary details. - Roof plan revised to show entrance adjustment.

Non Material Change Granted

31 Mar 2025

6

LA02/2025/0128/NMC

LOC

96-98 Main Street, Cullybackey, BT42 1BW

Technical design development adjustments including: - Relocation of lift shaft - Bin collection point added - General revisions to site plan to accommodate structure and mobility scooter store - AOV added to roof for smoke ventilation - Canopies added to entrances - Boundary treatment details added

Non Material Change Granted

31 Mar 2025

6

LA02/2025/0145/O

LOC

210m South East of 21 Mountstafford Road Portglenone

Site for Replacement Dwelling

Permission Refused

02 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0148/F

LOC

5 Croft Manor Ballygally Larne BT40 2RU

Conversion of garage to snug and office

Permission Granted

31 Mar 2025

5

LA02/2025/0152/F

LOC

27 Ballywillan Road, Gleno, Larne, BT40 3LQ

Proposed single storey front and side extensions with associated internal and external alterations.

Permission Granted

31 Mar 2025

4

LA02/2025/0156/F

LOC

43 KELLSWATER ROAD RANDALSTOWN BT41 2PG

Addition of a single-storey side extension and a two storey rear extension including dormer windows.

Permission Granted

02 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0158/RM

LOC

Between 10 and 12 Taylorsrstown Hill, Toomebridge

New dwelling and garage

Permission Granted

02 Apr 2025

5

LA02/2025/0186/A

LOC

Smyths Wallpaper & Paints 7- 11 Queen Street, Ballymena, BT42 2BB

3 Shop signs

Consent Granted

01 Apr 2025

3

LA02/2025/0207/A

LOC

2A VICTORIA STREET CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8AQ

1 Shop sign

Consent Granted

01 Apr 2025

2

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 22 to 28 March 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2024/0589/O

LOC

Lands 70m SE of 107 Moorfields Road, Ballymena

Proposed farm dwelling, garage and ancillary site works.

Permission Granted

25 Mar 2025

33

LA02/2024/0885/F

LOC

16 WOODSIDE ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BALLYMENA BT42 4QJ

Extension and alteration to existing commercial unit and proposed office building

Permission Granted

24 Mar 2025

15

LA02/2025/0092/F

LOC

58 Windslow Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 9BB

Proposed erection of single storey rear extension to facilitate new kitchen, dining, utility and WC.

Permission Granted

24 Mar 2025

7

LA02/2025/0125/F

LOC

5 GLASSILLAN COURT CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8TD

Proposed fabric extendable awning fixed above existing shop signage.

Permission Granted

26 Mar 2025

7

LA02/2025/0134/A

LOC

10-12 MAIN STREET LARNE BT40 1SS

1 Shop sign

Consent Granted

25 Mar 2025

5

LA02/2025/0133/F

LOC

Lands approx. 950m SE of Ballylumford Power Station and approx.40m south of No’s 87 & 89 Ballylumford Road, Islandmagee

Application under Section 54 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Act 2011 to remove Condition No.8 from LA02/2023/1577/F - Inverters shall be hard capped to no more than 20% output.

Verification documentation demonstrating compliance with the 20% output requirements shall be provided to an officer of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council on request. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity.

Permission Granted

28 Mar 2025

5

LA02/2025/0136/F

LOC

35 LINENHALL STREET BALLYMENA BT43 5AJ

Replacement of window and door to double glazed units and replacement signage

Permission Granted

25 Mar 2025

4

LA02/2025/0139/RM

LOC

150m Approx. S.W. of 110 Carnlough Road, Broughshane

New dwelling and garage

Permission Granted

25 Mar 2025

4

LA02/2025/0140/F

LOC

Site approximately 230m North East of 161 Cloughwater Road, Ballymena

Proposed Replacement Dwelling

Permission Granted

25 Mar 2025

4

LA02/2025/0142/A

LOC

156 UPPER ROAD CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8RW

PROPOSED RETRACTABLE CANOPY WITH 'HATCH' LOGO UNDER A COUNCIL GRANT AIDED SCHEME

Consent Granted

26 Mar 2025

4

LA02/2025/0166/A

LOC

66A Main Street Larne BT40 1SP

1 Projecting sign, 1 Shop sign

Consent Granted

26 Mar 2025

3

LA02/2025/0173/A

LOC

Units 36-44 Fairhill Shopping Centre Ballymena BT43 6UF

1 Projecting sign.

Consent Granted

27 Mar 2025

3