Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is saddened to announce that the Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, has passed away.

A Book of Condolence has been opened at The Braid, Ballymena and online.

Planning Weekly Publications

Planning Applications Received

Planning Applications Received 15 to 21 February 2025 

Application No.

Application Type

Category

Location

Proposal

LA02/2025/0133/F

Full

Local

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.

LA02/2025/0136/F

Full

Local

35 LINENHALL STREET BALLYMENA BT43

5AJ

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

LA02/2025/0135/A

Advertisement

Local

35 LINENHALL STREET BALLYMENA BT43

5AJ

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

LA02/2025/0137/A

Advertisement

Local

22 West Street Carrickfergus BT38 7AR

1 Shop sign

LA02/2025/0139/RM

Reserved Matters

Local

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

New dwelling and garage

LA02/2025/0141/F

Full

Local

82 BROUGHSHANE STREET, BALLYMENA, BT43 6ED

CHANGE OF USE FROM COMMERCIAL TO 4NO. APARTMENTS

LA02/2025/0140/F

Full

Local

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

Proposed Replacement Dwelling

LA02/2025/0142/A

Advertisement

Local

156 UPPER ROAD CARRICKFERGUS BT38

8RW

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

LA02/2025/0143/O

Outline

Local

159 Braepark Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9SX

Site of Replacement dwelling and garage (Renewal)

LA02/2025/0145/O

Outline

Local

210m South East of 21 Mountstafford Road Portglenone

Site for Replacement Dwelling

LA02/2025/0150/F

Full

Local

100 RAILWAY STREET BALLYMENA BT42

2AF

Proposed extension to link 2 adjacent industrial units

LA02/2025/0146/F

Full

Local

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

LA02/2025/0147/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

19 Old Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 1AL

Consent to works for trees protected by TPO/2006/0145 - Felling of 4 dead Ash trees close to ground level to avoid disturbance to the embankment, the boundary and the root systems of the remaining trees.

LA02/2025/0157/F

Full

Local

11 THE BEECHES LARNE BT40 2DW

Change of use from domestic garage to specialist skin treatment room

LA02/2025/0148/F

Full

Local

5 Croft Manor Ballygally Larne BT40 2RU

Conversion of garage to snug and office

LA02/2025/0153/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

NRC Ballymena Campus Farm Lodge Avenue Ballymena BT43 7DF

Non material changes of approval LA02/2019/0048/F for minor amendments to the approved site layout and elevations of the main building and sports block

LA02/2025/0149/F

Full

Local

JRC Cars 96 Ballyconnelly Road Ballymena BT42 1EW

Replacement car sales and maintenance garage.

LA02/2025/0151/F

Full

Local

39 HILLVIEW CRESCENT CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8YR

Relocation of garden boundary fence to rectify existing arrangement.

LA02/2025/0129/O

Outline

Local

Approximately 30m East of 1 Sunningdale, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, BT40 3SW

Proposed Dwelling & Garage

LA02/2025/0124/O

Outline

Local

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

LA02/2025/0144/A

Advertisement

Local

53 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EB

1 Replacement Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign

LA02/2025/0113/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

Leighinmohr Avenue Ballymena BT42 2AT

Consent to works for trees covered by TPO/2006/0149 - (from Galgorm Road entrance down to and including No.32 Leighinmohr Avenue). To be reduced and uplifted over roads & footpaths.

LA02/2025/0132/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

95 Broughshane Road Ballymena BT43 7HE

Work to trees protected by TPO (G/1990/0151) - Felling & removal of No. 2 Leylandii trees to ground level.

LA02/2025/0151/F

Full

Local

Victoria Primary School Coronation Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 7EZ

Provision of 1 No. Rental Accommodation (84sqm)

Planning Applications Received 8 to 14 February 2025 

Application No.

Application Type

Category

Location

Proposal

LA02/2025/0121/O

Outline

Local

25 GRANGE ROAD GILLISTOWN ANTRIM BT41 3QE

PROPOSED SITE FOR 4NO. REPLACEMENT DWELLINGS & GARAGES

LA02/2025/0115/F

Full

Local

R/O Unit 1 Galgorm Court, Raphael Way, Galgorm, Ballymena

Erection of 2NO two bed apartments together with extension to existing first floor restaurant to provide additional storage

LA02/2025/0128/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

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

LA02/2025/0131/F

Full

Local

33 Crosskeys Road, Ahoghill

Conversion of existing building to dwelling in accordance with HE8

LA02/2025/0120/O

Outline

Local

50m SW OF 106 LOUGHBEG ROAD,TOOMEBRIDGE

DWELLING AND GARAGE(INFILL SITE)

LA02/2025/0114/F

Full

Local

2 LISNAFILLON LANE BALLYMENA BT42

1HR

SIDE EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING

LA02/2025/0123/DETEIA

Request for EIA Determination

Local

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.

LA02/2025/0130/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

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.

LA02/2025/0116/DC

Discharge of Condition

Local

Lands 180 metres south east of 241 Doury Road, Ballymena, BT43 6SS

Full discharge of Condition 1 of Planning Permission LA02/2023/1772/F.

LA02/2025/0118/F

Full

Local

56 Rockfield Heights, Ballymena, BT42 3LH

Ground Floor Rear Extension and internal adaptions to provide Bedroom, Lobby & Shower Room and Level Access Ramp to rear of property.

LA02/2025/0112/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

4 Three Trees Manor, Broughshane

Fell and remove tree covered by TPO/1999/0001

LA02/2025/0110/F

Full

Local

U3A, 12 NELSON STREET CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8AR

Proposed landscaping to include a new path and garden area with associated ramps for wheel chair access. A new access opening in side elevation A 1.1m high fence to top of boundary wall.

LA02/2025/0109/F

Full

Local

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

LA02/2025/0119/A

Advertisement

Local

20 WEST STREET CARRICKFERGUS BT38

7AR

1 Shop sign

LA02/2025/0111/A

Advertisement

Local

23 MAPLE GARDENS CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8EN

To update existing mural to be replaced with printed boards of similar image.

LA02/2025/0108/F

Full

Local

Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club, Woodlawn Grounds, 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

LA02/2025/0134/A

Advertisement

Local

10-12 MAIN STREET LARNE BT40 1SS

1 Shop sign

LA02/2025/0117/DC

Discharge of Condition

Local

Kilwaughter Lime Works 9 Starbog Road Larne BT40 2TJ

Discharge of Condition No. 21 from LA02/2021/0615/F - Intrusive foundation inspection of Kilwaughter's walled garden.

LA02/2025/0129/O

Outline

Local

Approximately 30m East of 1 Sunningdale, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, BT40 3SW

Proposed Dwelling & Garage

LA02/2025/0124/O

Outline

Local

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

LA02/2025/0144/A

Advertisement

Local

53 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EB

1 Replacement Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign

LA02/2025/0113/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

Leighinmohr Avenue Ballymena BT42 2AT

Consent to works for trees covered by TPO/2006/0149 - (from Galgorm Road entrance down to and including No.32 Leighinmohr Avenue). To be reduced and uplifted over roads & footpaths.

LA02/2025/0132/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

95 Broughshane Road Ballymena BT43 7HE

Work to trees protected by TPO (G/1990/0151) - Felling & removal of No. 2 Leylandii trees to ground level.

Planning Applications Received 1 to 7 February 2025 

Application No.

Application Type

Category

Location

Proposal

LA02/2025/0088/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

230 Glenravel Road Cargan Ballymena BT43 6RD

Request to remove No.7 Sitka Spruce trees protected by TPO/2007/0096.

LA02/2025/0102/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

Opposite 90 Woodgreen Road, Ballymena

Non-Material Change to LA02/2022/0084/F and LA02/2024/0310/NMC - Proposed windows to front first floor (in lieu of roof lights), picture window/door size reduced to east and west elevation and kitchen window changed to glazed door

LA02/2025/0087/RM

Reserved Matters

Local

10 AUGHABOY ROAD GLENARM BT44 0DZ

NEW DWELLING & GARAGE

LA02/2025/0103/F

Full

Local

Lands at Rathsherry Wind Farm, approx. 600m NE of no. 115 Longmore Road, Broughshane

Variation of condition No.7 of LA02/2021/0950/F from: There shall be no works, including vegetation clearance, during the curlew breeding season (1st April to 31st July) To read: Any works carried out during the curlew breeding season (1st April to 31st July) shall be overseen by the appointed Ecological Clerk of Works and carried out in accordance with the Curlew Protection Plan dated December 2024.

LA02/2025/0101/A

Advertisement

Local

1 Joymount, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DN

1 Shop sign

LA02/2025/0105/F

Full

Local

Carrick Rangers Football Club Taylors Avenue Carrickfergus BT38 7HF

Replacement north grandstand and associated ground works

LA02/2025/0127/F

Full

Local

45 Paisley Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9AH

Replacement dwelling

LA02/2025/0100/DC

Discharge of Condition

Local

Lands to the rear of 2-20 Upper Road and 30-52 Upper Road and adjacent to 24 & 26 Upper Road Greenisland

Discharge of Conditions 4 & 5 of planning application LA02/2021/0914/F CONDITION 4 - CORRESPONDENCE FROM NI WATER CONFIRMING THAT THEY ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL PROPOSAL OUTLINED IN DRAWING CSK05A. CONDITION 4 - DRAWING CSK05A

- PROPOSED STORM DRAINAGE PLAN. CONDITION 5 - FINAL CONSTRUCTION ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP) SIGEND BY THE PROPOSED DEVELOPER/SELF BUILD 4 T&P LTD.

LA02/2025/0125/F

Full

Local

5 GLASSILLAN COURT CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8TD

Proposed fabric extendable awning fixed above existing shop signage.

LA02/2025/0096/F

Full

Local

60m NW OF 67 BANKHALL ROAD,LARNE

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

LA02/2025/0107/F

Full

Local

Site within Larne Harbour, approx. 190m north of the Ferry Terminal

Installation of a TEMPORARY (3 month) demonstration of equipment that will convert Methanol into Electricity. Proposal includes a hydrogen fuel cell (150kW electrical capacity) and CO2 capture / Liquefaction system.

LA02/2025/0098/A

Advertisement

Local

7 Narrow Gauge Road, Larne, BT40 1XB

1 Projecting sign and 1 Shop sign

LA02/2025/0094/F

Full

Local

68 - 72 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AN.

New shopfront and signage

LA02/2025/0095/A

Advertisement

Local

68-72 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena.

New shopfront and signage

LA02/2025/0091/A

Advertisement

Local

1 Castle Street, Ballymena, BT43 7BT

4 Projecting signs and 1 Shop sign

LA02/2025/0093/A

Advertisement

Local

7 CASTLE STREET BALLYMENA BT43 7BT

2 Projecting sign, 1 Shop sign

LA02/2025/0097/A

Advertisement

Local

57-61 CHURCH STREET BALLYMENA BT43

6DD

1 replacement projecting sign and 1 replacement panel (Concealed downlighter)

LA02/2025/0106/A

Advertisement

Local

29-31 MILL STREET BALLYMENA BT43 5AA

1 replacement shop sign and 1 graphic on entrance door

LA02/2025/0065/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

16 Finlaystown Road, Ballymena, BT44 8EA

Tree number 34 and 37 - see enclosed tree report and supporting letter

LA02/2025/0073/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

240m west of 16 Acreback Road, Ballycarry

Reconfiguration of site due to spacing requirements

LA02/2025/0092/F

Full

Local

58 Windslow Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 9BB

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

Planning Applications Received 25 to 31 January 2025

Application No.

Application Type

Category

Location

Proposal

LA02/2025/0077/F

Full

Local

16 SUNNINGDALE PARK BALLYMENA BT43

5NG

PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO DWELLING TO PROVIDE DISABLED FACILITY SHOWER ROOM

LA02/2025/0099/F

Full

Local

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

Proposed erection of 26 no. dwellings and all associated site works (reconfiguration of plots 1- 5 & plots 41-59 to that approved under LA02/2023/1788/F).

LA02/2025/0079/RM

Reserved Matters

Local

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

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

LA02/2025/0075/F

Full

Local

100m NW of 30 Woodside Road, Ballymena, BT42 4HX

Proposed Storage Shed for 3No. Units (Class B4)

LA02/2025/0081/F

Full

Local

148 North Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 7QT

Two storey rear extension to dwelling

LA02/2025/0083/F

Full

Local

Lands immediately opposite & northeast of 294 Coast Road, Ballygally, Co. Antrim, BT40 2QZ

Proposed "Change of House Type" from previously approved application under Planning Ref: F/2012/0025/F, for a Single Storey Dwelling & Detached Garage

LA02/2025/0072/F

Full

Local

30-32 BROUGHSHANE STREET BALLYMENA BT43 6EB

Replacement pilasters and redecoration of retained shopfront with new first floor windows

LA02/2025/0074/A

Advertisement

Local

Wyse Byse, 33-39 Church Street, Ballymena, BT43 6DD

Roller shutter artwork, 1 Projecting sign

LA02/2025/0084/A

Advertisement

Local

This a new build development with the retail unit being constructed on land adjacent to the NI railway line and Queen St.

5 Other - Double sided signs for totem.

LA02/2025/0082/F

Full

Local

Translink Bus Depot 58 Circular Road Larne

Application for temporary office accommodation for 12 month period

LA02/2025/0078/F

Full

Local

94 Sandhurst Manor, Ballymena, BT42 1FG

Single storey side and rear extension to provide living and dining area.

LA02/2025/0086/O

Outline

Local

4 The Whins, Larne, BT40 2DS

Replacement of dwelling due to structural damage

LA02/2025/0088/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

230 Glenravel Road Cargan Ballymena BT43 6RD

Request to remove No.7 Sitka Spruce trees protected by TPO/2007/0096.

LA02/2025/0064/F

Full

Local

146 SHORE ROAD GREENISLAND BT38 8TT

Works to existing detached house comprising of new extension to the (NE) rear of the dwelling to create a larger master bedroom and incorporate a new en-suite and dressing room.

LA02/2025/0085/F

Full

Local

20 Broadlands Park, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DB

Proposed first Floor Bedroom Extension

LA02/2025/0066/RM

Reserved Matters

Local

70 Dunnygarran Road, Ballymena, BT43 5PS

Proposed replacement 2 storey dwelling and garage (off-site) 35m South West of 70 Dunnygarran Road, Cullybackey

LA02/2025/0071/O

Outline

Local

140m Approx.West of 109 Loughmagarry Road, Ballymena

Site of dwelling and garage on a farm (2 storey)

LA02/2025/0089/O

Outline

Local

Adjacent to 44A Granagh Road, Ballymena

Proposed site for infill dwelling and garage

LA02/2025/0065/WPT

Carry Out Works on Protected Trees

Local

16 Finlaystown Road, Ballymena, BT44 8EA

Tree number 34 and 37 - see enclosed tree report and supporting letter

LA02/2025/0073/NMC

Non-Material Change

Local

240m west of 16 Acreback Road, Ballycarry

Reconfiguration of site due to spacing requirements

LA02/2025/0092/F

Full

Local

58 Windslow Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 9BB

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