How long do planning decisions take near Ballyclare?

The average planning decision time near Ballyclare is 42 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ballyclare?

The planning approval rate near Ballyclare is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballyclare?

The most common type of planning application near Ballyclare is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ballyclare?

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Ballyclare, Newtownabbey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballyclare, Newtownabbey.

Newtownabbey · Northern Ireland · settlement

About Ballyclare

Ballyclare, situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a vibrant town with a population of 10,850 as of the 2021 census. It serves as the principal settlement within the Ballyclare District Electoral Area and falls under the jurisdiction of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. This context is crucial for anyone researching planning applications in the region, as it highlights Ballyclare's significance within local governance and community development.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballyclare.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballyclare.

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 Ballyclare based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ballyclare.

- Lands 50m south of No. 11 Cogry Road,140m west of No. 234 Rashee Road, and 120m North of No. 9 Mossfield Drive, Ballyclare
Proposed residential development of 15 no detached two storey dwellings with associated accesses and landscaping, new footpath along Cogry Road frontage and pumping station
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Antrim and Newtownabbey | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of Ballyclare in Newtownabbey

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ballyclare a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Ballyclare

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ballyclare. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ballyclare may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ballyclare were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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