Ballymena, Ballymena Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ballymena, Ballymena.
Ballymena · Northern Ireland · Town
About Ballymena
Ballymena, located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a vibrant town with a population of 31,205 as of the 2021 census, ranking as the seventh largest town in the region. It is within the Borough of Mid and East Antrim, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid and East Antrim
- Parliamentary constituency: North Antrim
- LSOA: Ballymena_F
Crime Statistics
210 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 81
- violent-crime: 68
- criminal-damage-arson: 20
- shoplifting: 10
- other-theft: 9
- drugs: 8
- burglary: 7
- other-crime: 4
- public-order: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ballymena.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballymena.
- 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 Ballymena based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Ballymena.
- - Ziggicig ,10 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AL
Replacement of shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - The Zip Yard, 8 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AL
Replacement of shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 4 Bryan Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AD
1 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Former Bank of Ireland 155 Church Street Ballymena BT43 6DG
Amend existing single glazed timber sash windows to uPVC white wood grain with casement opening lights.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 80-82 LARNE STREET BALLYKEEL BALLYMENA BT42 3AN
Non-Material Change to LA02/2024/0816/F - Changes to the roof plane direction at the corner of Larne Street and Casement Street to simplify the roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Former Poundland to trade as Iceland 8 Braid Water Retail Park Larne Road Link Ballymena BT42 3AG
Non Material Change to - LA02/2025/0993/F Height of canopy above FFL now 1m higher than previously proposed
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 2A James Street, Ballymena, BT42 4DE
Alterations to existing frontage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Rococo 56-58 Mill Street, Ballymena, BT43 5AE
3 Shop signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - THE MONEY MERCHANT 9-11 MILL STREET TOWN PARKS BALLYMENA BT43 5AA
2 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign, 3 Other - Glazing vinyls
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Ballymena Mortgage & Financial Services 97e Queen Street, Ballymena, BT42 2BE
4 Shop signs and 1 Window vinyl
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Glo Tan & Beauty 5 Pat's Brae, Ballymena, BT43 5AX
1 Shop sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - McDonald's North Road, Ballymena, BT43 5EY
Refurbishment of the restaurant with changes to elevations to include extensions incorporating new glazing, relocated entrance with replacement door, two new access doors and redecoration. The minor r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - On the pedestrian verge, opposite 60-64 Mill Street, Ballymena, BT43 5AF
Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit. The Street Hub will replace a BT payphone kiosk.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - On the pedestrian verge, opposite 60-64 Mill Street, Ballymena, BT43 5AF
Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit. The Street Hub will replace a BT payphone kiosk.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 40-42 HENRY STREET BALLYKEEL BALLYMENA BT42 3AH
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF SITE TO PROVIDE ONE AND TWO BED APARTMENTS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Former Poundland Unit 4 Braidwater Retail Park 8 Larne Road Link Ballymena BT42 3AG
To rear blocking-up of 2 no. door openings, forming of 1 no. new door opening, adjusting height & width of existing roller shutter opening & installing one pair of double doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Former Poundland Unit 4 Braidwater Retail Park 8 Larne Road Link Ballymena BT42 3AG
Construction of plant cage/compound and bin store, installation of AC plant to resultant plant cage, forming of 4 no. openings in external wall for associated pipework/vent grilles and construction of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Public footpath 15 metres East of 1 Prospect Place, Ballymena, BT43 5BL
Proposed installation of telephone kiosk on public footpath
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Public footpath 15 metres East of 1 Prospect Place , Ballymena, BT43 5BL
Proposed digital advertisement unit on rear of telephone kiosk
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 155 CHURCH STREET TOWN PARKS BALLYMENA BT43 6DG
Change of Use of part of the existing ground floor Retail area of the former Bank of Ireland premises to achieve 1No. 2 Bed 3 Person and 1No. 1 Bed 2 Person apartment, accessed from Broadway Avenue vi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of Ballymena in Ballymena
Ballymena, located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a vibrant town with a population of 31,205 as of the 2021 census, ranking as the seventh largest town in the region. It is within the Borough of Mid and East Antrim, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
The Ballymena area recorded 210 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, Ballymena 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 Ballymena
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Ballymena. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ballymena.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ballymena were full planning applications (27), advertising consent (12), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 50 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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