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House prices in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council: average £206,120, +8.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council received?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council received 1,546 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council take to decide applications?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council takes an average of 101 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 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
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.

Planning data sourced from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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.

The council area encompasses 31 towns and villages, including Antrim and Newtownabbey. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council received 1,546 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (923), outline applications (100). 19 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.