Ballyhackamore, Antrim Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ballyhackamore, Antrim.
Antrim · Northern Ireland · settlement
About Ballyhackamore
Ballyhackamore is a suburb of Belfast situated in County Down, Northern Ireland, along the Upper Newtownards Road. This townland is part of the East Belfast parliamentary constituency, making it an important area for planning applications due to its proximity to the city and its growing residential and commercial developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Belfast
- Parliamentary constituency: Belfast East
- LSOA: Ormiston_B
Crime Statistics
111 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 43
- violent-crime: 26
- other-theft: 12
- drugs: 9
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- shoplifting: 5
- burglary: 4
- vehicle-crime: 3
- other-crime: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ballyhackamore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballyhackamore.
- 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 Ballyhackamore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Ballyhackamore.
- - 35 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JG
Demolition of single storey side extension, conservatory and external garden wall and gate. Removal and replacement of roof and windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Knock Presbyterian Church 53 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JH
3X non-illuminated signs; 1x backlit sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 484 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3GZ
LA04/2022/0061/F - discharge of condition 4 - Acoustic Assessment report
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 35 Kincora Avenue, Belfast, BT4 3DW
Proposed roofspace conversion with rear dormer and external changes including window to side elevation and rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-22
View full details - - 78 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JN
Partial demolition of existing single storey outbuildings, removal and reconstruction of chimneys and changes to fenestration layout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 78 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JN
Partial demolition of existing single storey outbuildings, construction of new single storey side/rear extension, detached garage and general internal reconfigurations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 60 Wandsworth Road, Belfast, BT4 3LU
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 2 Knocklofty Park, Belfast, BT4 3NA
Two storey extension to rear of dwelling and single storey extension to front and side of dwelling. Porch to front elevation. Minor demolition works to rear to facilitate new window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 15 Ormiston Crescent, Belfast, BT4 3JP
Demolition of rear return and partial demolition of rear ground floor wall with proposed single storey extension to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 53 Knock Road, Belfast, BT5 6LB
Removal of external flight of steps by patio doors. Build up patio doors and form new patio door opening adjacent. Demolish wall below existing ground floor window to form access door into lift shaft
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Belfast | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 56a Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JL
Construction of two new off-street car parking spaces (amended plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 484 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast,BT4 3GZ
Discharge of Conditions 5 & 6 of Planning Permission LA04/2022/0061/F - Verification Report
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 328 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JD
Change of use to Cat lounge [Sui Generis]
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-29
View full details - - 2 Ormiston Parade, Belfast, BT4 3JR
Demolition of garage and addition of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 73 Belmont Church Road, Strandtown Belfast, BT43 FG.
Single storey rear/side extension with stove flue to rear. Creation of rear sreps. Demolition of existing rear extension. Removal of existing side window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 53 KNOCK ROAD BALLYCLOGHAN BELFAST BT5 6LB
2-storey rear extension for lift shaft
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 251 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JF
2 front illuminated signs and 1 projected illuminated sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 37 Belmont Church Road, Belfast, BT4 3FF
Rear roof dormer. New second floor side window. Partial demolition of rear roof profile and side wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Stormont Dental Care 502 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3HB
Detached single storey building for ancillary staff facilities in the rear yard of an existing dental surgery and associated site works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 352 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3EX
Replacement of shop front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Belfast | Date: 2025-06-18
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A brief summary of Ballyhackamore in Antrim
Ballyhackamore is a suburb of Belfast situated in County Down, Northern Ireland, along the Upper Newtownards Road. This townland is part of the East Belfast parliamentary constituency, making it an important area for planning applications due to its proximity to the city and its growing residential and commercial developments.
The Ballyhackamore area recorded 111 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ballyhackamore planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ballyhackamore
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Ballyhackamore. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ballyhackamore may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Ballyhackamore 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 near Ballyhackamore were full planning applications (45), listed building and heritage (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.