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Planning Weekly Publications

Planning Decisions Issued

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 15 to 21 February 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2024/0268/F

LOC

4 WOODSIDE PARK BALLYMENA BT42 4HG

Proposed Fuel Storage Depot

Permission Granted

20 Feb 2025

46

LA02/2024/0399/O

LOC

108b Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1AE

Demolition and redevelopment of no. 108b Galgorm Road and its replacement with a detached single dwelling on the front part of the site and a second detached dwelling to the rear and all associated landscaping and site works

Permission Granted

19 Feb 2025

40

LA02/2024/0483/F

LOC

Blue Circle Island, Larne Lough, Larne, BT40 3HP

Proposed raising of part of the island surface to 1.6m (area of works = 1646m2) and rounding off of peaks in the island perimeter rim to 3.3m (area of works 355m2) Total area of works = 0.2ha.

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

34

LA02/2024/0592/F

LOC

3A Main Street, Larne, BT40 1JQ

Proposed change of use of vacant office/meeting hall to self-catering/short-term let serviced apartment and associated works.

Permission Granted

20 Feb 2025

28

LA02/2024/0711/CLOPU D

LOC

92 Glenarm Road, Larne

Proposed replacement garage workshop and ancillary accommodation

Application Required

17 Feb 2025

20

LA02/2024/0907/O

LOC

Adjacent to and South of 8 Wardlow Road, Ballymena

Infill site for dwelling & garage

Permission Refused

18 Feb 2025

9

LA02/2024/0909/F

LOC

Site adjacent to Carrickfergus Health Centre, Taylor's Avenue, Carrickfergus

Proposed single storey modular building with level access and 5 car parking spaces at the front entrance

Permission Granted

21 Feb 2025

10

LA02/2024/0911/F

LOC

72 GALGORM ROAD BALLYMENA BT42 1AA

CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING TO HOUSE OF MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Permission Granted

21 Feb 2025

9

LA02/2024/0928/A

LOC

Lands approx. 85m North of 40 Beltoy Road, Carrickfergus BT38 9BH

Proposed ground-mounted illumunation for 2no. existing entrance display signs (existing signs approved under ref: V/2004/0096/A)

Consent Granted

21 Feb 2025

9

LA02/2025/0004/RM

LOC

APPROX. 40M SOUTH EAST OF 43 CASHELTOWN ROAD, AHOGHILL, BALLYMENA, BT42 2PR

Erection of two-storey dwelling and detached garage with associated access & Landscaping.

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

6

LA02/2025/0002/F

LOC

35 Ferris Bay Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3RT

Proposed replacement dwelling

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

6

LA02/2025/0009/DC

LOC

St Patricks Barracks Sites 47- 58 2,4,6,8,10,12 St Patrick's

Avenue & 61,63,65,67,69,71

Demense Avenue Ballymena

Discharge of condition 3 and 7 of LA02/2020/0684/F Planning Condition 3 - Roads Planning Condition 7 – Boundary treatment

Condition Discharged

21 Feb 2025

6

LA02/2025/0011/RM

LOC

Site 50M North of 106 Killagan Road, Glarryford, BT44 9PS

Proposed dwelling on a farm

Permission Granted

19 Feb 2025

6

LA02/2025/0025/F

LOC

Glenarm Estate, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm

Children's playpark within Glenarm Castle Estate

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

5

LA02/2025/0026/LBC

LOC

Glenarm Estate, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm

Children's playpark within Glenarm Castle Estate

Consent Granted

18 Feb 2025

5

LA02/2025/0023/F

LOC

61 Maboy Road, Ballymena, BT44 8HG

Retrospective Planning Application for New Storage Shed

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

5

LA02/2025/0022/F

LOC

41 Galgorm Hall, Ballymena, BT42 1GG

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

5

LA02/2025/0024/F

LOC

50 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT43 5HA

Change of use from outbuilding to one bed duplex apartment.

Permission Refused

18 Feb 2025

5

LA02/2025/0029/F

LOC

41 Tamlough Road, Randalstown, Antrim, BT41 3DP

Proposed rear extension and alterations to dwelling.

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0037/F

LOC

35-37 Broughshane Street, Ballymena

Replacement of fascia signage and like for like repair/replacement of existing shop front

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0033/F

LOC

128-130 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE

Repainting to elevation, and replacement entrance door/screen

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0034/RM

LOC

33m North East of 76 Glenleslie Road, Clough

Dwelling and Garage

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0031/F

LOC

8 Braidvalley View, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT42 4NL

Proposed rear extension to existing dwelling

Permission Granted

18 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0042/F

LOC

Rear of 87 Rosses Farm, Ballymena

Extension of existing domestic curtilage to rear of dwelling

Permission Granted

21 Feb 2025

5

LA02/2025/0054/WPT

LOC

108 Prince Andrew Way, Carrickfergus

Works to protected trees

Consent Granted

21 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0065/WPT

LOC

16 Finlaystown Road, Ballymena, BT44 8EA

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

Consent Granted

17 Feb 2025

2

LA02/2025/0088/WPT

LOC

230 Glenravel Road Cargan Ballymena BT43 6RD

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

Consent Granted

18 Feb 2025

2

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 8 to 14 February 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2024/0479/DC

LOC

9 Kilwaughter Lime Works Starbog Road, Kilwaughter, Larne, BT40 2TJ

Discharge of Conditions 2, 3, &

10 of LA02/2021/0615/F

Condition 2- Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Condition 3- Hydrometric Monitoring Plan Condition 10- Confidential Badger Survey

Condition Discharged

14 Feb 2025

34

LA02/2024/0680/F

LOC

15 Old Belfast Road, Millbrook, Larne, BT40 2SH

Addition of Solar Panels to roof of Topping Meats Facility

Permission Granted

10 Feb 2025

21

LA02/2024/0690/F

LOC

74 Shore Road, Greenisland, BT38 8UE

Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and erection of 6 no. apartments, parking provision and all associated works

Permission Granted

13 Feb 2025

21

LA02/2024/0744/O

LOC

Rear of 92, 94 & 96 Woodburn Road Carrickfergus

Site for housing development for 4 No dwellings, existing building to be demolished

Permission Granted

10 Feb 2025

17

LA02/2024/0772/F

LOC

50m SE of 162 Rathkeel Road Ballymena

Farm Sheds

Permission Granted

10 Feb 2025

16

LA02/2024/0816/F

LOC

80-82 LARNE STREET BALLYMENA BT42 3AN

Proposed works to existing mixed use building at 80-82 Larne street to provide 5 number 2 bed apartments

Permission Granted

11 Feb 2025

14

LA02/2024/0834/O

LOC

Adjacent to The Old Manse 25 DREEN ROAD CULLYBACKEY BT42 1EB

PROPOSED SITE FOR 2NO. DWELLINGS AND DETACHED GARAGES

Permission Granted

14 Feb 2025

13

LA02/2024/0853/F

LOC

Lands approx. 30m West of No. 118 Ballygarvey Road, Broughshane BT43 7JX

Proposed detached dwelling with carport, septic tank, new access from Parade Road and all other associated site works

Permission Granted

14 Feb 2025

12

LA02/2024/0865/F

LOC

57A Glenravel Road, Martinstown

Replacement Dwelling & Garage and increase in site curtilage

Permission Granted

12 Feb 2025

11

LA02/2025/0036/A

LOC

35-37 BROUGHSHANE STREET BALLYMENA BT43 6EB

Replacement of fascia signage and like for like repair/replacement of existing shop front

Consent Granted

10 Feb 2025

3

LA02/2025/0032/A

LOC

128-130 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE

New and replacement signage, sign illumination

Consent Granted

10 Feb 2025

3

LA02/2025/0102/NMC

LOC

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

Non Material Change Granted

10 Feb 2025

0

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 1 to 7 February 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2024/0506/DC

LOC

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

Discharge of Condition 1 of Planning Permission LA02/2023/1772/F.

LA02/2023/1772/F is a variation of Condition 4 of Planning Approval LA02/2018/0932/F.

Condition Partially Discharged

03 Feb 2025

31

LA02/2024/0693/F

LOC

Lands at 87 Feystown Road, Ballymena, BT44 0EA

Proposed replacement dwelling and retention and conversion of stone outbuildings to 2no. self- catering units, landscaping, parking, improvements to existing access on Feystown Road and ancillary site works

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2025

20

LA02/2024/0736/F

LOC

160m East of 24 Crommelin Hill Newtowncrommelin Ballymena

Dwelling and Garage (change of House type)

Permission Granted

06 Feb 2025

17

LA02/2024/0803/O

LOC

277m North East of 55 Carmagrim Road, Ballymena, BT42 2PP

Dwelling & Shed on a Farm (in Accordance with LPD 2030, Policy HOU10)

Permission Granted

05 Feb 2025

14

LA02/2024/0892/F

LOC

North West of 79 Shanes Hill Road Larne

NIE Networks are proposing to build a new 11kv wood pole overhead line to facilitate the connection to James Boyd & Sons Quarry. The quarry is existing but requires a new NIE Networks grid connection. The proposed overhead line is of standard 11kv construction, wood poles with aluminium conductors. Pole heights do not exceed 14m for the proposed overhead line.

Permission Granted

07 Feb 2025

10

LA02/2024/0875/F

LOC

20 Herbert Avenue, Larne, BT40 1NL

Change of use from hairdressing salon to 2 bed mid terrace dwelling

Permission Granted

07 Feb 2025

9

LA02/2024/0888/LBC

LOC

Castle Dobbs, 73A Tongue Loanen, Carrickfergus, BT38 9BU

The replacement of roof tiles where existing tiles cannot be salvaged, appropriate replacement tiles will be sourced to match the original materials and appearance as closely as possible. Roof timbers will be repaired or replaced as needed to address any signs of deterioration or damage. And the repair of 2 No. Chimneys to the main roof.

Consent Granted

03 Feb 2025

8

LA02/2024/0915/F

LOC

157 Gobbins Road Balloo Larne BT40 3TX

Side extension to increase existing lounge space with removal of internal walls to create open plan living / kitchen

/ dining area. Conversion of existing built in garage to new master bedroom and ensuite, with new utility room. General refurbishment inside and out, to include a mix of painted render and vertical timber or composite cladding to walls.

Permission Granted

07 Feb 2025

7

LA02/2024/0926/F

LOC

14 Wilmuir Crescent, Larne, BT40 1QE

Single Storey rear extension to domestic dwelling

Permission Granted

07 Feb 2025

7

LA02/2024/0920/DC

LOC

Carnfunnock Country Park Carnfunnock Country Park, Coast Road, Larne, BT40 2QZ

Discharge of condition 2 of LA02/2024/0269/F -

Correspondence with NIW to confirm that they are content that they can discharge the condition

Condition Discharged

03 Feb 2025

6

LA02/2024/0940/F

LOC

The site is the Northern Ireland Water Reservoir which is opposite to 162 Rathkeel Road Moorelands Ballymena

Proposed development, to increase the height of existing lattice tower on site, from 12.8 metres to 18.8 metres and associated site works.

Permission Granted

07 Feb 2025

7

LA02/2025/0003/RM

LOC

APPROX. 40M NORTH EAST OF 48 CASHELTOWN ROAD, AHOGHILL, BALLYMENA, BT42 2PR

ERECTION OF TWO-STOREY DWELLING AND DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED ACCESS AND LANDSCAPING.

Permission Granted

03 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0012/F

LOC

22 LISNAGARRAN LANE PORTGLENONE BT44 8EX

DWELLING AND GARAGE (REPLACEMENT)

Permission Granted

07 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0014/F

LOC

6 Atlantic Avenue Carnlough Ballymena BT44 0HH

Proposed porch extension, rear extensions and internal/ external alterations

Permission Granted

07 Feb 2025

4

LA02/2025/0035/A

LOC

41 LINENHALL STREET BALLYMENA BT43 5AJ

1 Shop sign, 2 Other - Window & door graphics, 1 Digital

Consent Granted

07 Feb 2025

3

LA02/2025/0030/A

LOC

Ground Floor Shop, 18b Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AU

2 replacement shop signs

Consent Granted

07 Feb 2025

3

LA02/2025/0045/WPT

LOC

15 Beach Road, Whitehead

Works to a tree in a conservation area

Consent Granted

04 Feb 2025

2

Planning Applications Decisions Issued 25 to 31 January 2025

Application number

Category

Location

Proposal

Decision

Issue date

Weeks to decision

LA02/2023/1846/F

LOC

68/70 Taylorstown Road (and adjacent land between 64 & 66), Toomebridge

Residential development (18 semi-detached houses & 2 detached houses)

Permission Granted

28 Jan 2025

67

LA02/2024/0203/F

LOC

Lands east of 79 Middle Road, south of 1 Town Lane and north and northeast of nos. 1, 3 & 5 Gobbins Road, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee.

Proposed holiday park comprising 6 glamping pods, amenity block with an accessible toilet, associated landscaping and community sensory garden and associated works.

Permission Refused

29 Jan 2025

47

LA02/2024/0756/F

LOC

14 Victoria Road, Larne, BT40 1RN

House in multiple occupation

Permission Refused

29 Jan 2025

15

LA02/2024/0848/F

LOC

30 Craigyhill Bungalows, Larne

Proposed replacement social housing bungalow dwelling (4 Person 3 Bedroom), including associated amenity and in- curtilage parking.

Permission Granted

29 Jan 2025

12

LA02/2024/0839/F

LOC

59 GLENARM ROAD LARNE BT40 1DX

PROPOSED DORMER EXTENSION TO REAR

Permission Granted

28 Jan 2025

10

LA02/2024/0849/F

LOC

Lands approx.60m North-West of no.118 Ballygarvey Road, Broughshane BT43 7JX

Proposed replacement dwelling with detached garage building and garden pavilion, septic tank, new access from Parade Road, landscaping and all other associated site works

Permission Granted

31 Jan 2025

10

LA02/2024/0852/F

LOC

Lands approx.50m North-East of no.1 Parade Road, Broughshane BT43 7JZ

Proposed replacement dwelling with detached garage, septic tank, access from Parade Road, landscaping and all other associated site works

Permission Granted

29 Jan 2025

10

LA02/2024/0858/NMC

LOC

Bashfordlands comprising two parcels of land; situated adjacent to and south of 22-36 Red Fort Drive Carrickfergus and west of 159 Broadlands Carrickfergus; and Lands situated adjacent to and south west of 52-84 Broadlands Carrickfergus and north of 1-16 Portsmouth Gardens Carrickfergus

Non-Material Change to house types A3.1 and A3.2 previously approved under LA02/2016/0919/F

Non Material Change Refused

29 Jan 2025

10

LA02/2024/0868/DC

LOC

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

Discharge of condition 16 & 17 of LA02/2022/1008/F -

Submission of Archaeological Testing Report

Condition Discharged

29 Jan 2025

8

LA02/2024/0870/NMC

LOC

Land opposite 382 Old Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 2QG

NMC to LA02/2021/0770/F.

Higher section of slate roof extended over lower section of slate roof. Addition of PV panels to slate roof.                         Roof extended due to buildability.

Door and window colour changed to standard manufacturing colour.

Non Material Change Granted

29 Jan 2025

8

LA02/2024/0879/NMC

LOC

2 Blackcave Crescent Larne BT40 1TY

Change of finishes (as approved LA02/2024/0293/F) to modernise renovation - see finishes schedule.

Non Material Change Granted

29 Jan 2025

8

LA02/2024/0901/F

LOC

7-15 QUEEN STREET BALLYMENA BT42 2BB

CHANGE OF USE OF OFFICE TO SHOP (NOS. 13-15) AND NEW SHOP FRONTAGE ACROSS NOS. 7-15

Permission Granted

27 Jan 2025

6

LA02/2024/0936/RM

LOC

44m SW OF 78 CARNEARNEY ROAD, AHOGHILL, BALLYMENA.

PROPOSED DWELLING AND GARAGE

Permission Granted

31 Jan 2025

7

LA02/2024/0937/F

LOC

18 Lisnafillon Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 1JA

SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO DWELLING TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF REPLACEMENT DOUBLE GARAGE

Permission Granted

31 Jan 2025

5

LA02/2025/0043/DC

LOC

No's 15, 15a & 17a Windsor Avenue & 1 Malone Avenue, Whitehead, Antrim, BT38 9RX

Discharge of condition 2 of LA02/2022/0576/F -

Confirmation from NI Water that a method of sewerage has been agreed. This is accompanied by Civil Design drawings for the proposals.

Condition Discharged

29 Jan 2025

1

LA02/2025/0044/DC

LOC

No's 15, 15a & 17a Windsor Avenue & 1 Malone Avenue, Whitehead, BT38 9RX

Discharge of Condition No.3 of LA02/2022/0576/F -

Confirmation of the proposed method of storm discharge and accompanying civil design drawings.

Condition Discharged

29 Jan 2025

1