Planning Weekly Publications

Planning Decisions Issued

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 18 to 24 April 2026

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0962/F

LOC

Lands opposite and to the east of Nos 6 - 12 Ballyboley Road, Larne

Proposed Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) to 
NI Water specifications for adoption, including new access, associated site works, boundary treatments and 
landscaping

Permission Granted

21 Apr 2026

16

LA02/2025/0762/F

LOC

Lands adjacent to No's 53 & 55 Highgrove Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9AG

Proposed residential development consisting of 1no. 
detached and 1no. pair of semidetached dwellings (3no. total units) and all associated landscaping & site works

Permission Granted

22 Apr 2026

26

LA02/2026/0120/F

LOC

75 Ballylagan Road, Ballyclare

Single storey sunroom extension and single storey en 
suite extension

Permission Granted

22 Apr 2026

9

LA02/2026/0122/F

LOC

30 Skerry East Road, Newtowncrommelin, Ballymena, BT43 6RP

Rear 2 storey extension to existing dwelling

Permission Granted

22 Apr 2026

9

LA02/2026/0059/F LOC 80 Coast Road, Larne, BT40 1TZ

Proposed Extensions and Alterations

Permission Granted 23 Apr 2026 12
LA02/2025/0527/A LOC 131 Crankill Road, Ballymena, BT43 5NW

Erection of Signage

Consent Granted 24 Apr 2026 39
LA02/2025/0801/F LOC 100m West of 51 Paisley Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9AH Proposed agricultural shed associated with active farm 
business (no livestock)
Permission Granted 24 Apr 2026 26
LA02/2026/0193/F LOC 226 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, BT43 5HL 1st storey rear extension on top of existing ground floor rear extension Permission Granted 24 Apr 2026 5

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 11 to 17 April 2026 

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2025/0543/F

MAJ

MONTROSE GARDEN SUPPLIES UNIT A7, 2 WAKEHURST ROAD, BALLYMENA, BT42 3AZ

RETROSPECTIVE CHANGE OF USE TO GARDEN CENTRE (A1 USE), TO INCLUDE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF USE INTO ADJOINING UNITS TO INCLUDE ANCILLARY WORKSHOP/SERVICE AREA/STAFF FACILITIES.

Permission Granted

13 Apr 2026

37

LA02/2025/0779/F

LOC

Adjacent and West of 1 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT43 7HF

Proposed redevelopment of site for car (3-bay) workshop (previous car sales / commercial yard), comprising a new building, reuse of existing access, and ancillary siteworks.

Permission Granted

13 Apr 2026

25

LA02/2026/0040/F

LOC

136 Lower Ballyboley Road Ballyclare BT39 9UL

Proposed partial conversion of existing attic to provide bedroom with en-suite, including rear dormer and alterations to front elevation.

Permission Granted

13 Apr 2026

10

LA02/2026/0042/F

LOC

48 Donegall Avenue, Whitehead, Carrickfergus, BT38 9NB

Proposed single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling incorporating lounge, utility and WC including demolition of existing sunroom

Permission Granted

13 Apr 2026

10

LA02/2026/0051/F

LOC

30 Bay Park Larne BT40 1BZ

Sunroom extension to rear of dwelling

Permission Granted

13 Apr 2026

10

LA02/2026/0108/F

LOC

Land 38m north of 29 Tully Road Portglenone BT44 8DG

Proposed temporary permission for mobile home, utilising ex access onto Tully Road

Permission Refused

13 Apr 2026

7

LA02/2025/0332/CLEUD

LOC

Adjacent to 20 Old Belfast Road Millbrook Larne BT40 2SH

Hard surfacing of land

Permitted Development

14 Apr 2026

49

LA02/2025/0748/F

LOC

170 North Road, Carrickfergus

New dwelling and detached garage

Permission Granted

14 Apr 2026

27

LA02/2025/0923/LBC

LOC

Academy House 27F Church Road Gracehill Ballymena BT42 2NL

Installation of gas supply ducting to front elevation of existing apartment building.

Consent Granted

14 Apr 2026

18

LA02/2026/0171/F

LOC

78 Frys Road, Ballymena, BT43 7EP

Erection of single storey rear and side extension to existing dwelling.

Permission Granted

14 Apr 2026

5

LA02/2026/0202/CLEUD

LOC

Lands 123 metres southeast of 107 Moorfields Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HJ

Submission of a certificate of lawful existing use or development ("CLEUD") pursuant to section 169 of The Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 for an existing access and laneway.

Application Required

14 Apr 2026

3

LA02/2026/0084/O

LOC

30m S of 21 Scottstown Road, Moorefields, Ballymena

Dwelling and Garage (Infill Site)

Permission Granted

15 Apr 2026

10

LA02/2025/0718/F

LOC

Land approx. 300M North of 10 Rushy Island Road, Ballymena, BT43 6RB.

Demolition of holding pens and shed, and replacement with new agricultural shed for the storage of feed and bedding, provision of holding pens, accommodation for lambing ewes and associated works.

Permission Granted

16 Apr 2026

28

LA02/2026/0089/F

LOC

ADJACENT TO 1 CAMBRIDGE CLOSE CARRICKFERGUS BT38 7DH

Reconfiguration of the existing car parking area and adjoining footpath at Cambridge Close, Carrickfergus, to provide 2nr new accessible parking bays and 4nr standard parking bays. Works include kerb realignment/new kerbs, new asphalt finish and installation of tactile paving to existing footpaths.

Permission Granted

16 Apr 2026

6

LA02/2026/0099/RM

LOC

150M South of 3 Ballybollen Manor Ahoghill Ballymena BT42 2RY

Replacement dwelling and garage

Permission Granted

16 Apr 2026

9

LA02/2026/0155/F

LOC

42 Ballylig Road, Ballymena, BT43 7HH

Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling and new access

Permission Granted

16 Apr 2026

6

LA02/2026/0161/DC

LOC

Vacant industrial lands North of Nos. 2-34 Montague Avenue, West of Nos. 45-51 Toome Road, South of Ballee Burn and East of Railway Line, Ballymena

Discharge of Condition 11 of LA02/2025/0099/F-

Compensatory bat boxes, as shown on Drawing No.23 Bat Box Location Plan, must be installed on site prior to the demolition of the structures identified as bat roosts (Structures 1 + 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8). AS BAT BOXES HAVE BEEN ERECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS.

Condition Discharged

16 Apr 2026

6

LA02/2026/0179/NMC

LOC

80-82 Larne Street Ballymena BT42 3AN

Non-Material Change to LA02/2024/0816/F - Changes to the roof plane direction at the corner of Larne Street and Casement Street to simplify the roof.

Non Material Change Granted

16 Apr 2026

5

LA02/2026/0130/F

LOC

36 Bashford Park Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 7FR

Garden Room

Permission Granted

17 Apr 2026

6

LA02/2026/0138/F

LOC

20 Lismenary Road, Ballynure, Ballyclare, BT39 9UE

Demolition of existing sunroom, replaced with extension to utility room and extension to bedroom on first floor.

Permission Granted

17 Apr 2026

6

LA02/2026/0175/F

LOC

Unit 2 Knockeen Shopping Centre Crebilly Road, Ballymena, BT42 4AZ

Change of use from gym premises to small kitchen production/storage facility for baking of confections.

Permission Granted

17 Apr 2026

5

LA02/2026/0190/F

LOC

19a Tullygarley Road, Ballymena, BT42 2HY

Temporary Change of Use (up to 3 years) from Existing Cafe to Proposed Community Hub / Drop-In Facility

Permission Granted

17 Apr 2026

5

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 4 to 10 April 2026 

Application number

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

LA02/2026/0020/CLOPUD

35 BALLYRICKARD ROAD, LARNE, BT40 3EQ

The proposed development comprises an extension to the existing dwelling and alterations to the existing site entrance to improve visibility splays.

Permission Granted

08 Apr 2026

LA02/2026/0062/F

84 metres north of 4 Hampshire Park Crescent, Carrickfergus BT38 7FT

Erection of electricity substation and boundary rectification to site 232 (previously approved under LA02/2016/0919/F & LA02/2023/1651/F) 
& all other associated site works 

Permission Granted

08 Apr 2026

LA02/2025/0957/F

1 Watch Hill Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9QW

Demolish existing dwelling and attached outbuilding and construct a new dwelling

Permission Granted

09 Apr 2026

LA02/2025/0983/RM

Site 50m South of No. 4 Doonan Lane, Carnlough, Ballymena

Reserved Matters Planning Application for Proposed New Dwelling & Detached Garage on a Farm

Permission Granted

09 Apr 2026

LA02/2026/0101/F

178 Largy Road, Ballymena, BT42 2RH

Proposed single storey extension and alterations

Permission Granted

09 Apr 2026

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 28 March to 3 April 2026

Application number

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

LA02/2026/0013/F

Between 96a and 98 Largy Road, Carnlough, Ballymena, BT44 OJJ

Dwelling and Garage

Permission Granted

30 Mar 2026

LA02/2026/0025/O

170m NE of 82 Glenhead Road, Glenwherry, Ballymena, BT42 4RF

Dwelling and Garage on a Farm Business (HOU10)

Permission Granted

30 Mar 2026

 

LA02/2026/0067/O

220m SOUTH OF 86B GLENHUGH ROAD,AHOGHILL

REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND GARAGE

Permission Granted

30 Mar 2026

 

LA02/2026/0132/A

Ballymena Mortgage & Financial Services, 97e Queen Street, Ballymena, BT42 2BE

4 Shop signs and 1 Window vinyl

Consent Granted

30 Mar 2026

LA02/2026/0143/F

79 Gortgole Road, Portglenone, BT44 8AN

Variation of Condition 9 on planning approval G/2010/0389/F and condition 1 of LA02/2025/0320/F to include an additional 
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code

Permission Granted

30 Mar 2026

 

LA02/2026/0195/CLOPUD

12 Aghacully Road, Ballymena, BT43 7JS

Lawful completion of dwelling and outbuildings approved under 
LA02/2024/0111/RM & LA02/2026/0024/NMC

Permitted Development

30 Mar 2026

 

LA02/2025/0724/F

Lands circa 60m north of 174 Lower Ballyboley Road, Ballyclare

New dwelling & garage (re-siting of approved dwelling including addition of two storey front porch in substitution for extant 
planning approval LA02/2023/1540/F & implemented planning approval F/1994/0192/RM)

Permission Granted

03 Apr 2026

LA02/2025/0758/F

Site to rear of 44 Old Cushendun Road

210sqm sheep shelter and 140sqm adjoining sheep pen

Permission Granted

03 Apr 2026

 

LA02/2025/0802/A

Watts Butchers, 9 Upper Main Street, Larne, BT40 1SY

Amendment to LA02/2024/0837/A to replace 4no. approved digital signs with 1no. proposed ground floor digital sign with canopy above; retention of 1no. existing first floor internally illuminated sign; and replacement of 1no. first floor digital sign with 1no. internally illuminated sign to match other existing.

Consent Granted

03 Apr 2026

 

LA02/2025/0911/RM

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

 

Proposed New Dwelling & Garage on the farm

Permission Granted

01 Apr 2026

LA02/2025/0961/F

18 Crebilly Road, Ballykeel Business Centre,Ballymena

Proposed storage unit

Permission Granted

02 Apr 2026

LA02/2026/0013/F

Between 96a and 98 Largy Road, Carnlough, Ballymena, BT44 OJJ

Dwelling and Garage

Permission Granted

30 Mar 2026

LA02/2026/0025/O

170m NE of 82 Glenhead Road, Glenwherry, Ballymena, BT42 4RF

 

Dwelling and Garage on a Farm Business (HOU10)

Permission Granted

30 Mar 2026

LA02/2026/0067/O

220m SOUTH OF 86B GLENHUGH ROAD, AHOGHILL

REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND GARAGE

Permission Granted

30 Mar 2026

LA02/2026/0132/A

Ballymena Mortgage & Financial Services, 97e Queen Street, 
Ballymena, BT42 2BE

 

4 Shop signs and 1 Window vinyl

Consent Granted

30 Mar 2026

LA02/2026/0143/F

79 Gortgole Road, Portglenone, BT44 8AN

Variation of Condition 9 on planning approval G/2010/0389/F and condition 1 of LA02/2025/0320/F to include an additional European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code

Permission Granted

30 Mar 2026

LA02/2026/0195/CLOPUD

12 Aghacully Road, Ballymena, BT43 7JS

Lawful completion of dwelling and outbuildings approved under LA02/2024/0111/RM & LA02/2026/0024/NMC

Permitted Development

30 Mar 2026

LA02/2025/0724/F

Lands circa 60m north of 174 Lower Ballyboley Road, Ballyclare

New dwelling & garage (re-siting of approved dwelling including addition of two storey front porch in substitution for extant planning approval LA02/2023/1540/F & implemented planning approval F/1994/0192/RM)

Permission Granted

03 Apr 2026

LA02/2025/0758/F

Site to rear of 44 Old Cushendun Road

210sqm sheep shelter and 140sqm adjoining sheep pen

Permission Granted

03 Apr 2026

LA02/2025/0802/A

Watts Butchers, 9 Upper Main Street, Larne, BT40 1SY

Amendment to LA02/2024/0837/A to replace 4no. approved digital signs with 1no. proposed ground floor digital sign with canopy above; retention of 1no. existing first floor internally illuminated sign; and replacement of 1no. first floor digital sign with 1no. internally illuminated sign to match other existing.

Consent Granted

03 Apr 2026

LA02/2025/0911/RM

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

Proposed New Dwelling & Garage on the farm

Permission Granted

01 Apr 2026

LA02/2025/0961/F

18 Crebilly Road, Ballykeel Business Centre,Ballymena

Proposed storage unit

Permission Granted

02 Apr 2026