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Planning applications in BT36

We hold 329 planning applications for the BT36 postcode area, 137 of them submitted in the past year. 93% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 79 days. The area is covered by Antrim and Newtownabbey, Belfast, Leicester.

329
applications held
137
in the past year
93%
approved
79 days
median decision

Councils covering BT36

Antrim and Newtownabbey (293)Belfast (34)Leicester (1)Mid East Antrim (1)

Recent applications in BT36

Pending
Full
22 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0682/F
1 Sandyknowes Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 5DQAntrim and Newtownabbey

Extension and alterations to dwelling

Pending
Full
17 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0677/F
34 Ballynure Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5SWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed erection of light industrial start-up business units together with car parking, hard standing, landscaping and ancillary site works

Pending
Full
17 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0635/F
Units 1 and 2 Craigarogan Business Park, 660 Antrim Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RGAntrim and Newtownabbey

Change of use from vacant commercial unit to gymnasium

Pending
Non-Material Change
16 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0688/NMC
21 Glebe Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6UWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Non-Material Change to Planning Approval LA03/2020/0123/F (Four proposed dwelling houses (in substitution of permission LA03/2019/0543/O), landscaping/earth bund, access (off Glebe Road) and ancillary site works) to extend rear dormer enclosing in situ balcony (Approved under LA03/2021/0001/NMC)

Pending
Operational development - full application
15 Sept 202620261384
45 Plantation AvenueLeicester

Construction of single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse (Class C3)

Pending
Full
14 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0630/F
Lands 20m east of 408 Ballyclare Road , Newtownabbey, BT36 4THAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed demolition of existing commercial buildings and proposed re-development of two storage sheds, yard, ancillary office, fencing, access, landscaping and ancillary site works

Pending
Full
13 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0657/F
88 Arthur Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7EJAntrim and Newtownabbey

Roof space conversion with dormer to rear elevation

Pending
Full
8 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0639/F
1-5 Farmley Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7TRAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed change of use from a bank (use class A2) to retail (use class A1) at ground floor and to 2no. residential apartments at first floor with a roof extension to create second floor level for 2no. residential apartments to provide a total of 4no. apartments.

Pending
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7 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0629/A
560 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BUAntrim and Newtownabbey

1no digital sign

Pending
Full
3 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0633/F
Former Monkstown Orange Hall, 70 NE of 29 Knockagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Conversion of existing building into dwelling, with extension to create additional living accommodation and garage (Superceding approval LA03/2022/0607/F) (Change of house type from planning approval LA03/2023/0874/)

Pending
Full
24 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0610/F
30 Aylesbury Rise, Newtownabbey, BT36 7ZAAntrim and Newtownabbey

Two storey side extension to dwelling

Pending
Full
24 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0605/F
Approx 70m northeast of 21 Glebe Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6UWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Dwelling (Change of house type to PAC approval 2025/A0036 [LA03/2025/0294/F])

Pending
Full
21 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0550/F
Integrated College Glengormley, 134 Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5HPAntrim and Newtownabbey

Construction of a new single-storey extension and associated external works to provide permanent purpose-built accommodation comprising two Specialist Provision Support Class (SPSC) classrooms, ancillary accommodation, a secure external play area and a new lift core serving the existing school building.

Pending
Full
18 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0585/F
The Peoples Church, 64 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4QEAntrim and Newtownabbey

Change of use of part of the building from store to office at ground floor (74m2) and change of use of part of the building from office to store at first floor (241m2), with elevational changes, car parking and landscaping.

Pending
Full
18 Aug 2026LA04/2026/1441/F
120 Serpentine Road, Greencastle, Newtownabbey, BT36 7JGBelfast

Single storey side and rear extension and raised terrace

Pending
Full
18 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0595/F
9 Ravelston Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT36 6PNAntrim and Newtownabbey

First floor rear extension to dwelling

Pending
Full
14 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0586/F
70m south of 2 Mayfield Link, Newtownabbey, BT36 4AWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Erection of proposed car wash with access off existing petrol station filling station forecourt, removal of 8no. parking spaces and proposed 4no. EV charging spaces

Pending
Full
13 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0560/F
33 Carntall Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5SQAntrim and Newtownabbey

Demolition of existing house and construction of a part single storey, part storey and a half replacement dwelling and associated site works, to be accessed off an existing shared lane.

Pending
Full
13 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0573/F
26 Sharonmore Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT36 6QLAntrim and Newtownabbey

Addition of a two-storey side extension

Pending
Full
11 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0529/F
2 Longlands Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7NEAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed extension to existing storage shed

Pending
Full
10 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0561/F
35 Longlands Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 7FDAntrim and Newtownabbey

Retrospective increase of site curtilage

Permitted
Full
3 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0557/F
237 Carnmoney Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, BT36 6JRAntrim and Newtownabbey

Alterations and extension to dwelling

Pending
Full
31 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0450/F
Carnmoney Primary School, 275 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6JSAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed extension to existing primary school to provide a new wheelchair-accessible entrance, library, resource room, and store

Pending
Full
23 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0545/F
76 Longlands Park, Newtownabbey, BT36 7NGAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed single storey extension to side/rear of property with internal alterations and level access to front and rear of property

Pending
Full
22 Jul 2026LA04/2026/1299/F
5a Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7PPBelfast

1st floor extension to existing dwelling with external alterations.

Pending
Full
20 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0481/F
Approx. 30m north of 650 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RGAntrim and Newtownabbey

Erection of industrial unit to facilitate car body repair workshop

Pending
Full
18 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0530/F
49 Manse Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6RWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Retention of existing front and side boundary wall/fence and driveway access gate & proposed part rendering of existing property

Pending
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0497/F
Public Footpath 0.15m north of Edmund Rice College, 96-100 Hightown Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7AUAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

Pending
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0501/F
Lands approximately 28 metres south east of 1 Crescent Corner, Newtownabbey, BT36 5PBAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on an area of hardstanding

Pending
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0498/A
Public Footpath 0.15m north of Edmund Rice College, 96-100 Hightown Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7AUAntrim and Newtownabbey

1no Digital Advertisement Unit

Pending
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0502/A
Lands approximately 28 metres south east of 1 Crescent Corner, Newtownabbey, BT36 5PBAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Digital Advertisement Unit

Pending
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0496/A
Public footpath approximately 23 metres east of 224 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6JYAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Digital Advertisement Unit

Permitted
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0499/F
Public footpath approximately 37 metres north west of 576 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RFAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

Pending
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0495/F
Public footpath approximately 23 metres east of 224 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6JYAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

Permitted
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0500/A
Public footpath approximately 37 metres north west of 576 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RFAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Digital Advertisement Unit

Permitted
Full
8 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0486/F
18 Dermont Way, Newtownabbey, BT36 4AGAntrim and Newtownabbey

Alteration and extension to dwelling and garage

Pending
Full
7 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0485/F
25m North of 11 Park Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4QFAntrim and Newtownabbey

Two detached dwellings in substitution of 2no. semi-detached dwellings approved under LA03/2024/0292/F

Permitted
Full
3 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0452/F
Glenabbey Church, 6 Ballycraigy Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5STAntrim and Newtownabbey

Demolition and removal of existing building/structures to the rear of existing church, their replacement with a single storey extension to the existing church to provide ancillary creche rooms, toilet block and storage and associated works

Pending
Full
2 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0474/F
23 Kirkdale, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BXAntrim and Newtownabbey

Retention of deck area

Permitted
Small
Full
30 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0460/F
23 Sherwood Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 5GFAntrim and Newtownabbey

Alteration and extension to dwelling

Undecided
Small
Proposal of Application Notice
18 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0429/PAN
Lands south and east of MT Wholesale, No.2 Houston Business Park , Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed erection of 2No. storage and distribution warehouse buildings with solar panels, ancillary facilities, office space, external yard including HGV and car parking, and landscaping. Access from established entrance to Houston Business Park from Doagh Road.

Permitted
Full
15 Jun 2026LA04/2026/1064/F
8 Serpentine Parade, Newtownabbey, BT36 7HDBelfast

Single storey rear extension

Permitted
Small
Full
15 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0419/F
McDonalds Restaurant, 290 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QT (Aprox 53 metres northeast of Unit 1 Glenwell Road, Newtownabbey BT36 7RF) Antrim and Newtownabbey

Refurbishment, alterations, and extension to existing restaurant

Permitted
Full
12 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0418/F
177 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6ABAntrim and Newtownabbey

Retention of shed and landscaping (retrospective)

Pending
Full
11 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0349/F
Office (2nd Floor), 300 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5EGAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed change of use from an office to barber shop

Permitted
Small
Proposal of Application Notice
11 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0415/PAN
357 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6XDAntrim and Newtownabbey

Residential development (social housing) and associated ancillary works

Permitted
Full
4 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0370/F
Unit D4 Valley Business Park, 67 Church Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7LSAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed change of use to a dog day-care facility (retrospective)

Undecided
Large
Discharge of Condition
1 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0383/DC
THUNDERDOME COMPLEX 281 - 295 ANTRIM ROAD GLENGORMLEY NEWTOWNABBEY BT36 7BX Antrim and Newtownabbey

Erection of 47no. residential apartments (social housing) with solar panels, car parking, access, open space, landscaping and associated general site works. (Discharge of Condition 9 from planning approval LA03/2025/0552/F regarding the submission of a SuDS management and maintenance plan including arrangements for long term maintenance.)

Permitted
Full
1 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0375/F
Steel Mac Distribution (SMD) Ltd. Unit 1a Global Point Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 5TBAntrim and Newtownabbey

Extensions and alterations to existing factory for Steel Mac Distribution (SMD) Ltd. and all ancillary site works and infrastructure

Permitted
Full
27 May 2026LA03/2026/0334/F
EUROSPAR Mallusk, 45 Mallusk Road, Grange Of Mallusk, Newtownabbey, BT36 4PPAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed removal of existing drive-through kiosk, external alterations and amendments to car park layout