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35 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ballymena · updated daily · Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 35 · received or decided in the last 90 days

59-65 Springfield Street and 1-5 Duke Street, Ballymena, BT43 6ATAwaiting decisionAmended to meet Social Housing Provider Requirements including amendments to internal layout to provide wheelchair apartments on ground floor, amendments to stair core 2, additional riser to first and second floor, amendment to elevations, repositioning of cycle store, changes to switch room and provision of external charging space store.Non-Material ChangeReceived 10 Nov 2026LA02/2026/0811/NMC
55 Leighinmohr Avenue, Ballymena, BT42 2ANAwaiting decisionProposed change of use application from residential to commercial (Short term let/Air BNB)FullReceived 19 Oct 2026LA02/2026/0760/F
83-111 Church Street, Ballymena, BT53 6DGAwaiting decisionRetention of existing retail units (Units 2-6) at Church Street and change of use of Unit 1 to Community Hub, including the demolition of existing storage buildings with the erection of new-build residential units above and the erection of a new residential block, 74 residential units in total, together with associated amenity space, hard and soft landscaping, cycle storage and site works. FullReceived 13 Oct 2026LA02/2026/0747/F
155 Former Bank Of Ireland 155 Church Street, Ballymena, BT43 6DGAwaiting decisionChange of use of the ground-floor former bank premises from Class A2 financial, professional and other services use to Class A1 retail use, together with the change of use of ground-floor Apartment No. 10 from Class C1 residential use to ancillary staff facilities and storage associated with the Class A1 retail unit, including revised waste-storage arrangements, formation of a rear escape doorway and associated external alterations.FullReceived 12 Oct 2026LA02/2026/0745/F
27 Linenhall Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, BT43 5AJApprovedProposed Frontage Upgrade to Windows & Removing Facing Brick to RenderFullReceived 2 Oct 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026LA02/2026/0702/F

Planning in Ballymena

Approved: 90%; 150 of 163 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ballymena in the last 24 months, from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Ballymena

Postcode districts

BT43 135 applications in the last 12 monthsBT42 189 applications in the last 12 monthsBT53 4 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

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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.

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.

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In the last 24 months, 182 planning applications were submitted near Ballymena. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (102), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ballymena?

In the last 24 months, 182 planning applications were submitted near Ballymena. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Ballymena?

The average planning decision time near Ballymena is 75 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 Ballymena?

The planning approval rate near Ballymena is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballymena?

The most common type of planning application near Ballymena is full planning applications, with 102 submissions in the last 24 months.

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