Planning Decisions Issued
Planning Applications Decisions Issued 23 to 29 May 2026
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Application number |
Category |
Location |
Proposal |
Decision |
Issue date |
Weeks to decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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LA02/2025/0674/F |
LOC |
Unit 1B Murrayfield Shopping Centre, Larne, BT40 1HU |
Proposed change of use from vacant retail unit (Class A1) to Bingo Hall (Class D2) and adult gaming centre (Sui Generis) along with all associated works |
Permission Granted |
26 May 2026 |
36 |
|
LA02/2026/0218/F |
LOC |
30 CLOUGHWATER ROAD BALLYMENA BT43 6SY |
Ground Floor Side Extension & Detached Garage |
Permission Granted |
26 May 2026 |
8 |
|
LA02/2026/0187/RM |
LOC |
130m SW of 5 Drumfin Road Ballymena BT43 6TT |
Dwelling and detached garage |
Permission Granted |
27 May 2026 |
9 |
|
LA02/2026/0265/F |
LOC |
Between 102 Galgorm Road and 1 Leighinmohr Avenue, Ballymena |
Proposed detached two storey dwelling (Change of house type) |
Permission Granted |
27 May 2026 |
5 |
|
LA02/2025/0397/F |
LOC |
Adjacent and to the NW of 75 Ballyrickard Road Larne |
Sustainable farm development and improvement measures including erection of new building housing new rotary parlour and new dairy, and ancillary uses. Roofing of existing silos to provide collection yard for entry and exit of cattle . New meal silos, roofing and extension of existing silo 4 as environmental improvement measures. New rainwater harvesting tank, and pv panels to roof of silos. |
Permission Granted |
28 May 2026 |
52 |
|
LA02/2026/0147/WPT |
LOC |
First Ahoghill Church, 276 Galgorm Road, Ahoghill, Ballymena |
Works to protected trees (Fell Ash no. 26 & 27 and replant with similar species) |
Consent Granted |
28 May 2026 |
10 |
|
LA02/2026/0185/F |
LOC |
53 Killyglen Road, Larne, BT40 2HT |
Ground Floor Rear Bedroom & Shower Room Extension and Rear Level Access Ramp & front porch |
Permission Granted |
28 May 2026 |
11 |
|
LA02/2026/0215/F |
LOC |
11 Tudor Drive Carrickfergus BT38 9TT |
remove existing conservatory and replace with new single storey sunlounge |
Permission Granted |
28 May 2026 |
9 |
|
LA02/2026/0206/F |
LOC |
15 Old Antrim Road, Ballymena, BT42 2HG |
Proposed Replacement Dwelling |
Permission Granted |
28 May 2026 |
9 |
|
LA02/2026/0210/RM |
LOC |
ADJACENT TO 10 DRUMRAMER ROAD AHOGHILL BT42 2RD |
REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND GARAGE |
Permission Granted |
28 May 2026 |
9 |
|
LA02/2026/0211/RM |
LOC |
10 DRUMRAMER ROAD AHOGHILL BT42 2RD |
REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND GARAGE |
Permission Granted |
28 May 2026 |
9 |
|
LA02/2026/0223/F |
LOC |
1 Kingsland Drive Carrickfergus BT38 9DZ |
Proposed Alterations & Extension to Existing Dwelling. |
Permission Granted |
28 May 2026 |
8 |
|
LA02/2026/0226/NMC |
LOC |
2 Lisnafillon Lane Gracehill Ballymena BT42 1HR |
Approved extension to be extended by 1 metre. |
Non Material Change Granted |
28 May 2026 |
8 |
|
LA02/2025/0590/F |
MAJ |
Ballylumford Power Station Ferris Bay Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3RS |
300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility comprising containerised battery units, transformer units, switch rooms, associated 275kv substation and control room building and all associated plant, equipment, machinery, drainage, underground cabling (including connection to existing 275kV NIE substation), internal access roads, CCTV, site fencing and ancillary development |
Permission Granted |
21 May 2026 |
42 |
|
LA02/2025/0766/F |
LOC |
Lands approx. 150m southeast of No. 37 Ballyhampton Road, Larne, BT40 2ST |
Proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility up to 17MW (4hr-duration) (amendment to previously approved BESS LA02/2022/0739/F) including electricity substation compound, access and ancillary development/site works |
Permission Granted |
21 May 2026 |
31 |
|
LA02/2026/0086/F |
LOC |
McDonald's North Road, Ballymena, BT43 5EY |
Refurbishment of the restaurant with changes to elevations to include extensions incorporating new glazing, relocated entrance with replacement door, two new access doors and redecoration. The minor reconfiguration of the patio furniture and associated works to the site. |
Permission Granted |
22 May 2026 |
14 |
|
LA02/2026/0113/F |
LOC |
18 West Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AR |
Replacement shopfront and installation of independent access door to apartment |
Permission Granted |
22 May 2026 |
11 |
|
LA02/2026/0140/F |
LOC |
119 BROUGHSHANE STREET BALLYMENA BT43 6EE |
CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING TO HOUSE OF MULTIPLE OCCUPATION WITH 2ND FLOOR REAR EXTENSION |
Permission Refused |
21 May 2026 |
12 |
|
LA02/2026/0194/F |
LOC |
9 Clogher Road Ballymena BT43 6TB |
Proposed Renovations and Extensions to Existing Dwelling |
Permission Granted |
22 May 2026 |
8 |
|
LA02/2026/0207/F |
LOC |
329 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, BT43 5JE |
Single storey rear/side extension |
Permission Granted |
22 May 2026 |
8 |
|
LA02/2026/0232/F |
LOC |
2 Hazelwood Drive, Craigywarren, Ballymena, BT43 6TQ |
Proposed new access |
Permission Granted |
22 May 2026 |
7 |
Planning Applications Decisions Issued 16 to 22 May 2026
|
Application number |
Category |
Location |
Proposal |
Decision |
Issue date |
Weeks to decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LA02/2026/0129/F |
LOC |
82 Rathkeel Road, Broughshane, BT42 4QE |
Single storey outbuilding with new boundary fence. |
Permission Granted |
18 May 2026 |
12 |
|
LA02/2026/0149/F |
LOC |
54 Nursery Road Gracehill Ballymena BT42 2QA |
Rear 1.5 storey extension to dwelling and detached Garden Room |
Permission Granted |
18 May 2026 |
10 |
|
LA02/2026/0152/F |
LOC |
McCartney & Crawford 28-30 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AX |
Alterations to shopfront |
Permission Granted |
18 May 2026 |
10 |
|
LA02/2026/0156/A |
LOC |
Rococo 56-58 Mill Street, Ballymena, BT43 5AE |
3 Shop signs |
Consent Granted |
18 May 2026 |
10 |
|
LA02/2021/1018/F |
LOC |
Lands between 79 and 85 Woodburn Road Carrickfergus BT38 8PS |
Full planning Application for the extension and alteration of 2 no existing dwellings (81 and 83 Woodburn Road), including demolition of rear return, the erection of 2 no townhouses in lieu of previous approval LA02/2020/0609/F and associated site works at lands between 79 and 85 Woodburn Road. |
Permission Granted |
19 May 2026 |
239 |
|
LA02/2026/0150/F |
LOC |
1 Ballyhampton Road, Larne, BT40 2ST |
Proposed subdivision and part change of use of existing unit from storage and distribution (Class B4) to manufacturing (Class B3 General Industrial). |
Permission Granted |
19 May 2026 |
11 |
|
LA02/2026/0170/A |
LOC |
120 Antrim Road Ballymena BT42 2HD |
Retention of existing replacement signage comprising of 2 no. (internally illuminated) vertical totem signs displaying brand vehicles 2no. illuminated door statements (static) 5 no. illuminated static fixed brand signs fixed to the parapet/fascia |
Consent Granted |
19 May 2026 |
10 |
|
LA02/2026/0172/F |
LOC |
2A James Street, Ballymena, BT42 4DE |
Alterations to existing frontage |
Permission Granted |
19 May 2026 |
10 |
|
LA02/2026/0184/F |
LOC |
100m south of 52 Lisnafillon Road, Ballymena, BT42 1JA |
Proposed 2 storey detached house with attached double garage and walled garden.(cahnge of house type to LA02/2021/1036/F) |
Permission Granted |
19 May 2026 |
9 |
|
LA02/2026/0250/RM |
LOC |
11 Elginny Road Broughshane BT43 7HT |
Replacement dwelling and garage |
Permission Granted |
19 May 2026 |
5 |
|
LA02/2026/0301/DC |
LOC |
Lands in the townland of Rathsherry. east of Tullymore Road and south and north of Longmore Road Broughshane, Ballymena |
Discharge of Condition No. 8 from G/2011/0162/F - Year 10 Curlew Mitigation and Compensation Management Plan (CMCMP). |
Condition Partially Discharged |
19 May 2026 |
2 |
|
LA02/2025/0876/O |
LOC |
2 Churchill Road Larne BT40 2EN |
Proposal for 2 apartments (1 ground Floor and 1 first floor) in the side garden of no.2 Churchill Road |
Permission Refused |
20 May 2026 |
25 |
|
LA02/2025/0183/F |
MAJ |
Lands at Lovers Lane, adjacent and south of 49 Gortgole Road, Portglenone |
Proposed sports and community hub comprising multipurpose pavilion, 4G playing field, play park, 2no. spectator terraces, car parking, landscaping, floodlighting, new access onto and upgrading of Lovers Lane, fencing and ancillary site works |
Permission Granted |
21 May 2026 |
62 |
|
LA02/2025/0590/F |
MAJ |
Ballylumford Power Station Ferris Bay Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3RS |
300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility comprising containerised battery units, transformer units, switch rooms, associated 275kv substation and control room building and all associated plant, equipment, machinery, drainage, underground cabling (including connection to existing 275kV NIE substation), internal access roads, CCTV, site fencing and ancillary development |
Permission Granted |
21 May 2026 |
42 |
Planning Applications Decisions Issued 9 to 15 May 2026
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Application number |
Category |
Location |
Proposal |
Decision |
Issue date |
Weeks to decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LA02/2026/0208/F |
LOC |
56 BALLYVADDY ROAD CARNLOUGH BT44 0LG |
Proposed Extension & Alterations to dwelling and installation of domestic storage shed |
Permission Granted |
11 May 2026 |
6 |
|
LA02/2026/0176/CLEUD |
LOC |
Site of Former St Comgalls College Lands between Bankshead Lane and Tower Road, Larne |
Implementation of Planning Permission LA02/2015/0296/O & LA02/2021/0021/RM by way of Operational Development involving Excavating Foundations and Constructing Reinforced Concrete Footings of Plot 86. |
Permitted Development |
12 May 2026 |
5 |
|
LA02/2026/0199/CLEUD |
LOC |
44 Marshallstown Road Carrickfergus BT38 9DE |
Shotblasting and painting business |
Permitted Development |
12 May 2026 |
7 |
|
LA02/2026/0205/F |
LOC |
Ground abutting 54A and 54B Ballee Road West, Ballymena, BT42 2JU |
Private access laneway |
Permission Granted |
12 May 2026 |
7 |
|
LA02/2026/0241/CLOPU D |
LOC |
Between 11 & 15 Drum Road Kells |
Proposed Dwelling and Garage |
Permitted Development |
12 May 2026 |
4 |
|
LA02/2026/0141/A |
LOC |
THE MONEY MERCHANT 9-11 MILL STREET BALLYMENA BT43 5AA |
1 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign, 3 Other - Glazing vinyls |
Consent Granted |
13 May 2026 |
9 |
|
LA02/2026/0153/A |
LOC |
McCartney & Crawford 28-30 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AX |
Replacement signage |
Consent Granted |
13 May 2026 |
9 |
|
LA02/2026/0228/F |
LOC |
31 MANSE ROAD BALLYCARRY BT38 9HW |
Extension to rear of dwelling, addition of 4 No dormers, construction of pitched roof to rear of dwelling, internal alterations and , improve the thermal properties by insulating the walls with external insulation rendered. |
Permission Granted |
13 May 2026 |
6 |
|
LA02/2026/0214/F |
LOC |
5 ASHBOURNE MANOR CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8PB |
Single-storey rear extension incorporating existing sunroom, providing grandparent annex |
Permission Granted |
13 May 2026 |
6 |
|
LA02/2026/0264/A |
LOC |
Red Star Music 6 John Street, Ballymena, BT43 6DU |
1 Shop sign |
Consent Granted |
13 May 2026 |
3 |
Planning Applications Decisions Issued 2 to 8 May 2026
|
Application number |
Category |
Location |
Proposal |
Decision |
Issue date |
Weeks to decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LA02/2023/1811/F |
LOC |
128m SW of 36 Ballyscullion Road Antrim BT41 3TR |
New Pathways to provide access to the existing shoreline to launch canoes / kayaks |
Permission Granted |
05 May 2026 |
136 |
|
LA02/2025/0593/F |
LOC |
Land to the rear of 206 GLENRAVEL ROAD CARGAN BT43 6RD |
New waste-water pumping station, including overflow outfall, new foul sewer, rising main, water main and proposed access road. |
Permission Granted |
06 May 2026 |
39 |
|
LA02/2026/0082/F |
LOC |
Between 8 and 12 Ballyconnelly Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena |
New dwelling and garage |
Permission Granted |
06 May 2026 |
13 |
|
LA02/2026/0198/F |
LOC |
11 Ballyclosh Lane Cullybackey Ballymena BT43 5PH |
Replacement Dwelling & Garage (Change of house type to LA02/2023/1315/F) |
Permission Granted |
06 May 2026 |
6 |
|
LA02/2026/0189/F |
LOC |
4 Hillview Court, Carrickfergus, BT38 8YU |
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION REPLACING EXISTING REAR SUNROOM TO PROVIDE NEW KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM, UTILITY AND WC |
Permission Granted |
07 May 2026 |
6 |
|
LA02/2026/0217/RM |
LOC |
50m NW of 59 Glenleslie Road, Clough, BT44 9RH |
New dwelling and detached double garage with new vehicular access |
Permission Granted |
07 May 2026 |
6 |
|
LA02/2026/0259/DC |
LOC |
Site Approx 80m South of 78 Ballyconnelly Road, Ballymena, BT42 1EW |
Discharge of conditions 6 & 7 of LA02/2025/0538/O -Submission of Archaeological Programme of Works |
Condition Discharged |
08 May 2026 |
3 |