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Planning applications in BT37

We hold 189 planning applications for the BT37 postcode area, 86 of them submitted in the past year. 97% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 76 days. The area is covered by Antrim and Newtownabbey, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Mid East Antrim.

189
applications held
86
in the past year
97%
approved
76 days
median decision

Towns and villages in BT37

Councils covering BT37

Antrim and Newtownabbey (187)Lisburn and Castlereagh (1)Mid East Antrim (1)

Recent applications in BT37

Pending
Full
22 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0685/F
Unit 2a and Unit 2b, 671 Shore Road, Whiteabbey, Newtownabbey, BT37 0STAntrim and Newtownabbey

Change of use of the existing café (Unit 2a) to restaurant use and amalgamation with the adjoining existing restaurant (Unit 2b) to form a single restaurant premises, including associated internal alterations and opening between the units.

Pending
Full
21 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0663/F
Mortgage IQ, 645 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0STAntrim and Newtownabbey

Two storey rear extension to existing office

Pending
Full
17 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0661/F
536 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0SJAntrim and Newtownabbey

Three storey extension to rear of dwelling and new garage

Pending
Full
17 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0676/F
67 Whitehouse Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 9SHAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed outbuilding for garden equipment and vehicles ancillary to adjacent dwelling house with associated enhanced landscaping.

Pending
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11 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0659/A
Unit 13B Abbey Trading Centre, Longwood Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9UQAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Projecting sign, 4 Prismatic, 1 Shop sign, 1 Other - High Level Box Sign

Pending
Full
11 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0660/F
Abbots Cross Primary School, 86 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Erection of 1 no. modular classroom

Pending
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9 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0620/A
607 Shore Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0STAntrim and Newtownabbey

7no shop signs

Pending
Full
3 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0611/F
Lands at Ulster University, Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QE (approximately 90m west of the Sports Centre)Antrim and Newtownabbey

Erection of sports changing pavilion, including associated air source heat pumps, storage containers and all other associated site works

Pending
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2 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0600/A
SPAR, 197 Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0LUAntrim and Newtownabbey

11 Shop signs

Pending
Non-Material Change
1 Sept 2026LA03/2026/0624/NMC
19 Abbots Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QZAntrim and Newtownabbey

Non-material change to LA03/2024/0812/F (Alteration and extension to dwelling) Move the approved extension 0.5m straight back towards rear boundary.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
21 Aug 2026LA03/2026/0608/LBC
NH&SCT, Whiteabbey Hospital, 34 Station Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RHAntrim and Newtownabbey

Demolition of existing fire-damaged roof fabric to allow temporary structural shoring of external walls

Pending
Full
22 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0543/F
McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd, 5 Longwood Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9ULAntrim and Newtownabbey

Alterations to elevations including the construction of an extension to incorporate a new entrance lobby with new glazing and replacement drive thru booths. Relocation of patio furniture and associated works to the site

Permitted
Section 54 Application
20 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0446/S54
Unit 4c, Longwood Retail Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 9UHAntrim and Newtownabbey

Site for 4no retail units,1no retail & leisure unit & 1 no DIY store with mezzanine floor & garden centre with associated car parking, landscaping & general site work (proposal includes demolition of 3 no existing retail units) (variation of condition 3 of LA03/2019/0489/F regarding "bulky goods" floorspace restriction to allow the floorspace within Unit 4c to be used for the sale of bulky and non-bulky goods)

Pending
Full
17 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0527/F
26 Kings Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0DAAntrim and Newtownabbey

Extension and alterations to dwelling

Permitted
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0503/F
Public Footpath approximately 39 metres north west of 2 West Crescent, Newtownabbey, BT37 9DTAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

Permitted
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0490/A
Public Footpath at the Shore Road entrance to Glas na Braden Glen, 20 metres west of 12 Merville Mews, Newtownabbey, BT37 9SPAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Digital Advertisement Unit

Pending
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0493/F
Public footpath approximately 22 metres south of Abbey Presbyterian Church, Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0LGAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

Permitted
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0489/F
Public Footpath at the Shore Road entrance to Glas na Braden Glen approximately 20 metres west of 12 Merville Mews, Newtownabbey, BT37 9SPAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

Permitted
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0504/A
Public footpath approximately 39 metres north west of 2 West Crescent, Newtownabbey, BT37 9DTAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Digital Advertisement Unit

Permitted
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0491/F
Public Footpath approximately 26 metres north east of Abbey Trading Estate, Longwood Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9UQAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

Permitted
Full
10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0505/F
Public footpath approximately 81m south east of 1 Chestnut Hill, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0SSAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath

Permitted
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0506/A
Public footpath approximately 81 metres south east of 1 Chestnut Hill, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0SSAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Digital Advertisement Unit

Pending
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0494/A
Public footpath approximately 22 metres south of Abbey Presbyterian Church, Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0LGAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Digital Advertisement Unit

Permitted
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10 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0492/A
Public Footpath approximately 20 metres north east of Abbey Trading Estate, Longwood Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9UQAntrim and Newtownabbey

1 Digital Advertisement Unit

Pending
Full
9 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0488/F
1 Lenamore Drive, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PQAntrim and Newtownabbey

Replace existing 3 storey dwelling with new 3 storey dwelling

Permitted
Full
8 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0461/F
Site 14m North West of 146 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0ZGAntrim and Newtownabbey

Erection of a dwelling (change of house type from previous planning approval Ref: U/1995/0194)

Pending
Full
8 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0484/F
8 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT37 0NEAntrim and Newtownabbey

Extension and alterations to dwelling

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
7 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0465/DC
Lands at Three Mile Water Playing Fields, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey. BT37 9PA Antrim and Newtownabbey

Erection of a single-storey changing pavilion with associated fencing, landscaping and site works (Discharge of Condition 3 from approval LA03/2025/0557/F regarding submission of landscaping scheme)

Permitted
Non-Material Change
3 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0476/NMC
42 Glenkeen Avenue, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT37 0PH Antrim and Newtownabbey

Non material change to U/2004/0503/F (Erection of single storey dwelling) proposed 1) change to internal layout with associated change to windows and doors 2) limited increase to footprint of building 10 sq m 3) limited re-orientation of dwelling on site 4) slight reduction in height of part of the roof

Pending
Section 54 Application
1 Jul 2026LA03/2026/0447/S54
735 - 739 Shore Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PYAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed demolition of 735-737 Shore Road and erection of 2 no. apartment buildings comprising of 14 no. apartments, car parking, cycle parking, landscaping and all associated work (Renewal of Planning Approval LA03/2017/0418/F) (Variation of Condition 11 from planning approval LA03/2023/0397/F stating: No development shall commence until it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that the mains sewer and the receiving waste water treatment works has the capacity to receive the waste water and foul sewerage from the development . A connection to the public sewer will not be permitted until the article 161 agreement has been authorised.

Undecided
Medium
Discharge of Condition
29 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0454/DC
Lands at 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of condition 23 from PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) regarding submission of Piling Risk Assessment)

Refused
Non-Material Change
26 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0449/NMC
285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Non-Material Change to PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) (Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks). Proposed changes include: Blocks A-D: Internal arrangements have been amended where necessary, in accordance with external input and social housing requirements; External switch room has been added to block following input from M&E consultant, as shown on individual block plan and site plan; Communal hallway arrangement has been updated - M&E services now located externally as previously noted. Fire travel distances have been taken account of, and arrangement of communal hallway has been updated where necessary; Under stair cleaner store has now been included on all blocks Outside: Courtyard area has been rearranged to simplify access; Bin stores and drying areas have been relocated/ resized where necessary; Scooter charging area and cycle store relocated to inside of courtyard area

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
23 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0443/DC
6 Glenkeen Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PHAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no. dwellings with garages and all associated works (Discharge of Condition 1 from PAC approval 2020/A0016(LA03/2020/0008/F) regarding submission of detailed landscaping scheme)

Undecided
Medium
Discharge of Condition
23 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0440/DC
Lands at 285-291 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RWAntrim and Newtownabbey

Residential development comprising 33 no. units (19 no. Category 1, 3 Wheelchair Units and 11 no. General Needs), access, parking, landscaping and associated siteworks (Discharge of Condition 7 from PAC approval 2022/A0215 (LA03/2021/0745/F) regarding submission of land contamination remediation strategy)

Pending
Small
Full
22 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0439/F
Telecommunications Mast, Station Road (LP Whiteabbey Way), grass verge on Station Road/Ypres Park Junction, White Abbey, Newtownabbey (approx. 50m west of 30 Station Road, White Abbey, Newtownabbey) Antrim and Newtownabbey

Existing 15.0m monopole and 6no. antennas to be removed and replaced by 18.0m high pole supporting 6no. antennas and 3no. dummy antennas installed on proposed root foundation, 1no. existing equipment cabinet on existing concrete base to be removed, 4no. proposed equipment cabinets to be installed, and ancillary development thereto (relocation of that previously approved under planning application Ref: LA03/2025/0272/F)

Permitted
Full
6 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0400/F
31 Hedgelea Avenue, Monkstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0WW Antrim and Newtownabbey

Construction of attached garage with games room above

Permitted
Full
5 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0397/F
48 Circular Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0RGAntrim and Newtownabbey

1no detached dwelling (Change of house type from 3no dwellings from previous approval LA03/2021/0237/F Planning Appeal Ref 2022/A0205)

Permitted
Small
Full
4 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0401/F
6 Church Avenue, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PJAntrim and Newtownabbey

Alterations to existing single-storey dwelling, including demolition of sunroom, construction of new bedroom extension to rear, and level access decking to rear.

Permitted
Small
Full
3 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0394/F
71 Jordanstown Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QEAntrim and Newtownabbey

Alterations and extensions to dwelling

Pending
Full
2 Jun 2026LA03/2026/0332/F
47 Lynda Meadows, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0ATAntrim and Newtownabbey

Extension and alterations to dwelling

Undecided
Discharge of Condition
26 May 2026LA03/2026/0348/DC
40m East of nos 2-20 Fernagh Parade and North of 35 Ypres Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 0BNAntrim and Newtownabbey

Residential development comprising 10no. semi-detached dwellings (social housing), landscaping, parking and ancillary site works (Discharge of Condition 11 from planning approval LA03/2023/0840/F regarding the submission of a Landscaping Scheme)

Permitted
Full
11 May 2026LA03/2026/0315/F
3 Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QDAntrim and Newtownabbey

Alterations and extension to existing dwelling

Pending
Full
8 May 2026LA03/2026/0311/F
Site 10m north of 138 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0ZGAntrim and Newtownabbey

4no dwellings (change of house type for sites 50, 52, 62 & 63 (garages retained) from previous approval U/1995/0194)

Permitted
Small
Full
7 May 2026LA03/2026/0308/F
11 Twinburn Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 0EPAntrim and Newtownabbey

Increase in roof ridge height, dormer window and alterations to dwelling

Pending
Small
Full
2 May 2026LA03/2026/0295/F
22 Sycamore Drive, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PAAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension, pitched roof porch at front door and associated ancillary works.

Permitted
Non-Material Change
30 Apr 2026LA03/2026/0289/NMC
101 Circular Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0RDAntrim and Newtownabbey

Non-Material Change to Planning approval LA03/2026/0173/F (Alterations and extensions to dwelling). Changes to include reduction of size of front bay; squaring off dining area in rear extension; rear extension walls changed to white render; rear extension windows & doors changed to grey frames.

Pending
Full
30 Apr 2026LA03/2026/0292/F
753 Shore Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PZAntrim and Newtownabbey

Retention of replacement dwelling and garage (Retrospective change of house type from that previously approved under planning application Ref: LA03/2024/0256/F)

Permitted
Small
Full
15 Apr 2026LA03/2026/0239/F
Lyndene, 141 Monkstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0LQAntrim and Newtownabbey

Proposed rear dormer extension to existing roofspace conversion

Undecided
Small
Discharge of Condition
10 Apr 2026LA03/2026/0233/DC
Lands 40m east of nos. 2-20 Fernagh Parade and north of 35 Ypres Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 0BNAntrim and Newtownabbey

Residential development comprising 10no. semi-detached dwellings (social housing), landscaping, parking and ancillary site works (Discharge of Condition 3 from approval LA03/2023/0840/F regarding waste water treatment works)

Permitted
Small
Full
30 Mar 2026LA03/2026/0210/F
4 Oaklands Drive, Newtownabbey, BT37 0XEAntrim and Newtownabbey

First floor extension to dwelling