How many planning applications has Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council received?

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council received 494 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

How long does Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council take to decide applications?

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council takes an average of 96 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council?

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council approves 88% of planning applications, compared to a national average of approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council planning portal.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Planning Applications

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Region: Northern Ireland

About Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, formed on 1 April 2015, is the result of the merger between Antrim Borough Council and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Preparations for this transition began in 2013 with a statutory committee, and the inaugural elections took place on 22 May 2014, featuring 73 candidates vying for 40 seats. The council operated in a shadow capacity until its official establishment, making it a key authority for those interested in planning applications within the borough.

Governance

Chair: Leah Kirkpatrick (Ulster Unionist Party), since | members = 40

Founded: 1 April 2015

Last election: 18 May 2023

Political composition: DUP (13)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

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Area Information

Admin district: Antrim and Newtownabbey
Parliamentary constituency: South Antrim
LSOA: Dunsilly_D

Crime Statistics

42 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 18
violent-crime: 13
criminal-damage-arson: 6
burglary: 2
other-crime: 2
drugs: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

20 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.

A brief summary of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area recorded 42 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 20 towns and villages, including Antrim. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Planning Applications

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Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 494 planning applications Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council received. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

With an average of 96 days, decisions in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council were full planning applications (297), discharge of conditions (74), outline applications (52). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 24 large-scale (major) developments, 31 medium-scale applications, 437 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 217 applications
Refused: 22 applications
Withdrawn: 9 applications
Awaiting decision: 246 applications

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