Planning Weekly Publications

Planning Decisions Issued

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 25 to 31 October 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0124/O

LOC

Lands approx 45m southwest of 50 Glenburn Road, Glynn, Larne, with access from Carrickfergus Road, Larne

Proposed new dwelling house with garage and associated works

Permission Granted

30 Oct 2025

34

LA02/2025/0238/CLOPU D

LOC

Land beside 17 Bank Road, Larne, BT40 3AJ.

Proposed completion of dwellings on Plots 1 and 2, as development, as approved under F/2012/0109/F, has begun before 21st October 2018 as stipulated by Condition 1 thereof. The works undertaken to commence development includes the excavation of the site and formation of construction ground levels, works to the access, boundaries and the construction of foundations trenches, pouring of foundations and construction of footings to base level.

Application Required

30 Oct 2025

29

LA02/2025/0343/RM

LOC

166 Glenravel Road, Cargan, Ballymena

Housing Development ( 7no two storey dwellings and garages)

Permission Granted

28 Oct 2025

26

LA02/2025/0466/O

LOC

70m SE OF 35 WHITEHILL ROAD,CARNLOUGH

DWELLING AND GARAGE ON THE FARM

Permission Refused

31 Oct 2025

20

LA02/2025/0539/F

LOC

124 BALLYMENA ROAD CARNLOUGH BT44 0LA

CONSTRUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL LANEWAY AND ACCESS (RETROSPECTIVE)

Permission Granted

31 Oct 2025

12

LA02/2025/0544/F

LOC

Infill site between 17 and 23 Lisnafillon Road, Gracehill, Ballymena

New two storey dwelling, detached single storey garage/home gym, new access, siteworks and slight increase in site curtilage.

Permission Granted

31 Oct 2025

16

LA02/2025/0553/RM

LOC

80m South of 31 Buckna Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT42 4NJ

Proposed Dwelling and Integral Garage.

Permission Granted

28 Oct 2025

14

LA02/2025/0583/F

LOC

11 De Courcy Avenue, Carrickfergus, BT38 7LJ

Demolition of existing Garage and Utility Room and the construction of two storey extension to gable of dwelling to allow an extended Lounge, Kitchen and Utility Room downstairs and two Bedrooms and a Bathroom upstairs.

Permission Granted

28 Oct 2025

13

LA02/2025/0660/A

LOC

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

3 Shop signs

Consent Granted

28 Oct 2025

9

LA02/2025/0667/F

LOC

SITE 30M WEST OF 3 CARNEARNEY ROAD, AHOGHILL, CO. ANTRIM

CHANGE OF HOUSE TYPE & GARAGE TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AND COMMENCED SITE

Permission Granted

29 Oct 2025

8

LA02/2025/0712/F

LOC

Moores Animal Feeds Ltd 116 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT42 4NT

Proposed extension to existing feed mill (in lieu of extant feed bins) and ancillary site works

Permission Granted

28 Oct 2025

4

LA02/2025/0708/O

LOC

150m SE of 40A Largy Road, Portglenone

Proposed conversion and reuse of an existing vernacular out building to a dwelling under policy HE8 with associated garage and access

Permission Granted

28 Oct 2025

5

LA02/2025/0714/CLOPU D

LOC

66 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3TY

Commencement of development approved under F/2013/0183/F within time limits

Permitted Development

28 Oct 2025

3

LA02/2025/0717/F

LOC

164 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, BT43 5BZ

Proposed replacement single storey rear extension to dwelling along with renovation and conversion of part of existing garage into garden room. Including associated ancillary work.

Permission Granted

29 Oct 2025

4

LA02/2025/0719/F

LOC

3 Barton Hall, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, BT38 8TQ

Single storey garden room to rear of existing dwelling to provide outdoor BBQ/kitchen and dining area

Permission Granted

31 Oct 2025

5

LA02/2025/0721/F

LOC

11 Dowgry Road, Ballymena, BT44 9SB

Proposed Single Storey, Detached, Garden Room, Gym and Store.

Permission Granted

31 Oct 2025

5

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 18 to 24 October 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0146/F

LOC

LANDS TO REAR OF No.67 MAIN STREET, PORTGLENONE WITH ACCESS OFF GORTGOLE ROAD

PROPOSED 2 No. SEMI- DETACHED DWELLINGS WITH PRIVATE ACCESS OFF GORTGOLE ROAD

Permission Granted

22 Oct 2025

34

LA02/2025/0571/CLOPU D

LOC

Land to the north east of Gortnageeragh Road and to the south east of Ravel Court, Cargan BT43 7NR

In accordance with drawings approved under planning application reference LA02/2023/1390/RM, kerbs were lowered and new access with 4.5m x 70 m visibility splays was formed. Existing street furniture was relocated behind visibility splays and a

5.5m wide access road and 2.0m wide footways was constructed. In addition, founds (7.8m length) for Plot 38 were excavated and poured.

Permitted Development

22 Oct 2025

7

LA02/2025/0591/F

LOC

11 Old School Lane, Grange, Toombridge, BT41 3RY

Sun room extension to rear of dwelling

Permission Granted

20 Oct 2025

11

LA02/2025/0594/F

LOC

26 Crommelin Hill, Newtowncrommelin, Ballymena, BT43 6RH

Addition of a single storey side extension

Permission Granted

22 Oct 2025

11

LA02/2025/0599/F

LOC

Lands at "Stoney Hill Pitch" (to the west of Stoney Hill and to the northwest of Glenbrook), Ballymena Road, Carnlough, BT44 0HS

Proposed erection of a clubhouse and changing facilities (replacing existing on site), memorial garden, ball wall and ancillary works.

Permission Granted

21 Oct 2025

10

LA02/2025/0619/F

LOC

81 Upper Ballyboley Road, Larne, BT40 2TH

Two storey replacement dwelling and garage

Permission Granted

22 Oct 2025

10

LA02/2025/0646/F

LOC

Norbev 100 Railway Street, Ballymena, BT42 2AF

Proposed extension to existing Industrial Building

Permission Granted

20 Oct 2025

7

LA02/2025/0638/F

LOC

16 Camphill Park, Ballymena, BT42 2DH

SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO DWELLING

Permission Granted

23 Oct 2025

8

LA02/2025/0649/F

LOC

50m SW of 38 Rankinstown Road

Dwelling (change of house type from dwelling approved under LA02/2022/0411/RM)

Permission Granted

23 Oct 2025

8

LA02/2025/0662/F

LOC

8 Glebe Cottages, Ahoghill, Ballymena, BT42 2PZ

Alterations and extension to rear of dwelling

Permission Granted

22 Oct 2025

4

LA02/2025/0675/F

LOC

Fence along frontages to Minorca Drive and Minorca Avenue and around the sewage pumping station at the housing development access, adjacent to the Woodburn River.

Proposed development (concise description): Retention of a 1.8 m high permeable metal boundary fence (approx. 370 m total) along frontages to Minorca Drive and Minorca Avenue, and enclosing the sewage pumping station compound at the housing development access, adjacent to the Woodburn River. Works comprise fence panels, steel posts and small concrete foundations, with lockable pedestrian maintenance gates within the site. No buildings are proposed and no change of use arises; the land remains residential/utility as approved. No new or altered vehicular or pedestrian access to the public road is proposed; existing estate accesses are retained. No demolition is proposed. The fence is required on safety grounds to deter unauthorised access to the watercourse and to secure the pumping station.

Permission Granted

24 Oct 2025

5

LA02/2025/0683/F

LOC

49b Loughloughan Road, Ballymena, BT43 7HZ

Proposed 2 storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.

Permission Granted

24 Oct 2025

7

LA02/2025/0685/DC

LOC

lands to the west of Minorca Drive Carrickfergus

Discharge of Condition no. 8 of planning application LA02/2018/0154/F - Gas and Vapour protection Verification

Condition Discharged

23 Oct 2025

6

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 11 to 17 October 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0108/F

LOC

Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club, Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus

Retrospective application for existing light fittings replaced with new lighting units to existing 15m high poles serving pitch 1 and pitch 2 and 4 no. existing 7.5m high poles between pitch 2 and pitch 3 with existing original light units turned 180deg to project onto pitch 3

Permission Granted

14 Oct 2025

34

LA02/2025/0347/O

LOC

165m North of 100 Old Portglenone Road, Portglenone, BT44 8DL

Proposed Single Storey Dwelling and Garage on the farm.

Permission Granted

13 Oct 2025

23

LA02/2025/0608/F

LOC

UNIT 7 WILPLAS UPVC 26 PENNYBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BALLYMENA BT42 3HB

Proposed new cladding & front facade, with the rear building demolished to provide a new extension to the factory.

Permission Granted

16 Oct 2025

10

LA02/2025/0609/A

LOC

UNIT 7 WILPLAS UPVC 26 PENNYBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BALLYMENA BT42 3HB

3 Shop sign

Consent Granted

16 Oct 2025

10

LA02/2025/0682/F

LOC

20 Faunoran Park, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, BT38 8UU

Ground Floor Side Shower Room Extension

Permission Granted

16 Oct 2025

5

LA02/2025/0701/WPT

LOC

1-27 Park View Ballymena BT43 6FR

Following works required as per expert assessment of Dr Blackstock: T5,T6,T7,T12,T19 - fell due to Ash dieback and replace with specimen that will grow to same ultimate height. G4 Ash- endweight and top reduction by 2m - to increase storm resistance by reducing sail effect of crown T15 Sycamore- pollard due to cavity

Consent Granted

14 Oct 2025

3

LA02/2025/0710/WPT

LOC

Second Broughshane Church 5 Raceview Road Broughshane BT42 4JD

Consent is sought to carry out the works recommended in Dr Blackstock's survey dated 13/5/2024 and also the following additional works to promote site safety and reduce risk of future storm damage. Tree No 17 - Fell and remove - This tree is in a state of decline and due to its roadside position we seek permission to remove this tree to promote site and road safety. Replace with heavy standard tree. See attached images taken 15/9/2025. Remedial Works on trees without TPO Status Tree No 7 Lime - 50% reduction (pollard) to promote site safety and clear well back from road & buildings Tree No 8 Lime - 50% reduction (pollard) to promote site safety and clear well back from road & buildings. Tree No 9 Lime - 50% reduction (pollard) to promote site safety and clear well back from road & buildings Tree No 10 Oak - Crown clean and reduce end weight by 3m Tree No 11 Lime - 50% reduction (pollard) to promote site safety and clear well back from road & buildings Tree No 12 Lime - 50% reduction (pollard) to promote site safety and clear well back from road & buildings Tree No 13 Copper Beech - Reduce end weight by 2-3 metres Tree No 16 Horse Chestnut - Reduce end weight by 2-3 metres back from power line

Consent Granted

15 Oct 2025

3

LA02/2025/0769/WPT

LOC

4 WOODLAND AVENUE BALLYMENA BT42 1AP

Works to trees

Consent Granted

15 Oct 2025

2

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 4 to 10 October 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0569/F

LOC

Greenisland War Memorial Sports Club 63 Upper Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, BT38 8RH

Retrospective application for the extension of an existing exterior terrace, complete with all associated steps, ramps and ballustrades and ancillary works ,adjoining existing licensed sports Club, to create a seating area for viewing over existing sports playing fields and to include the use for sales and consumption of alcohol

Permission Granted

09 Oct 2025

6

LA02/2025/0587/F

LOC

Lands approximately 90m NE of 38 Moboy Road, Portglenone, BT448HG

Proposed drying plant and clamp associated with under construction [approved under LA02/2021/0557/F] Material (Waste Timber) Recovery and Transfer Facility.

Permission Granted

08 Oct 2025

9

LA02/2025/0629/F

LOC

110 MAIN STREET LARNE BT40 1RG

SINGLE STOREY STORE TO REAR OF EXISTING OFFICES

Permission Granted

09 Oct 2025

8

LA02/2025/0630/F

LOC

9 LAUREL PARK AHOGHILL BT42 1LN

PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO DWELLING

Permission Granted

10 Oct 2025

8

LA02/2025/0635/F

LOC

11 Carnstroan Lane, Broughshane, BT42 4PF

Single storey sun room extension to side of dwelling

Permission Granted

10 Oct 2025

6

LA02/2025/0656/F

LOC

27 Hiltonstown Road, Portglenone, BT44 8EG

Alterations, renovation, extension and siteworks to existing dwelling

Permission Granted

08 Oct 2025

6

LA02/2025/0659/F

LOC

16 Newlands Road, Magheramorne, Larne, BT40 3JD

Proposed Detached Garage

Permission Granted

08 Oct 2025

6

LA02/2025/0658/RM

LOC

70m North East of 5 Carncoagh Road Rathkenny.

Proposed replacement dwelling and detached garage.

Permission Granted

07 Oct 2025

6