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Planning in Carrickfergus

Approved
90%
43 of 48 decided
Decision time
about 18 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Mid and East Antrim Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Carrickfergus

Postcode districts

BT38 104 applications in the last 12 monthsBT37 82 applications in the last 12 monthsBT43 135 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

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About Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus, a historic town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, lies on the north shore of Belfast Lough, just 11 miles from Belfast. With a population of 28,141 as of the 2021 census, it is the oldest town in County Antrim and one of Ireland's oldest settlements. Dominated by the impressive Carrickfergus Castle, built in the late 12th century, the town has a rich heritage as a former capital of the Earldom of Ulster. Today, Carrickfergus is part of the Mid and East Antrim District Council and the Belfast Metropolitan Area, making it a key area for planning applications and local development.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carrickfergus 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Carrickfergus, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Carrickfergus. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 127 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (38).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Carrickfergus?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Carrickfergus. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Carrickfergus?
The average planning decision time near Carrickfergus is 127 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 Carrickfergus?
The planning approval rate near Carrickfergus is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Carrickfergus?
The most common type of planning application near Carrickfergus is full planning applications, with 38 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Carrickfergus?
You can search and track planning applications near Carrickfergus on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.