Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus.
Carrickfergus · Northern Ireland · Town
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid and East Antrim
- Parliamentary constituency: East Antrim
- LSOA: Knockagh_G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carrickfergus.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carrickfergus.
- 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 Carrickfergus based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Carrickfergus.
- - Ground Floor Carrickfergus Leisure Centre Prince William Way, Carrickfergus, BT38 7HP
Mechanical and electrical remedial works comprising the replacement of the existing pool Air Handling Unit (AHU) with a new unit housed in a new enclosed internal plantroom, the installation of a new
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 33 West Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AR
CHANGE OF USE FROM DENTAL SURGERY TO INDOOR CHILDREN'S PLAY FACILITY
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Carrickfergus town centre extending to the railway line to the north, King William Pier and the Bollards to the south, Joymount to the east and Albert Road to the west, Carrickfergus. Works included on North Street, High Street, Antrim Street, Castle Street, Market Place, West Street, Governors Place, Lancasterian Street, Lancastrian Street Car Park, Victoria Street, St. Brides Street, St. Brides Street Car Park, Joymount House Car Park, Carrickfergus Bowling Club, Shaftesbury Park, Marine Highway and land adjacent to Carrickfergus Castle.
Town centre public realm improvements to include access improvements and interpretative works at the town walls, creation of a 'walk of light' and wider public realm improvements at Harbour Square, th
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 18 West Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AR
Replacement shopfront and installation of independent access door to apartment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Carrickfergus town centre extending to the railway line to the north, King William Pier and the Bollards to the south, Joymount to the east and Albert Road to the west, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BE
Town centre public realm improvements to include access improvements and interpretative works at the town walls, creation of a 'walk of light' and wider public realm improvements at Harbour Square and
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Castello Italia 28 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DP
Proposed change of use of restaurant (the 2nd floor only) to office use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 5 St Nicholas Court, Carrickfergus, BT38 7FD
Change of use from residential to short term holiday let.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Carrickfergus Harbour
Slipways: Repointing to stone masonry walls. King William Pier (grade B1 listed) KWP is in poor structural condition and require remedial works to ensure its stability. . There are two main distinguis
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 59 NORTH STREET CARRICKFERGUS BT38 7AE
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PUBLIC HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 1 Joymount, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DN
1 Shop sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Lands to the North of Premier Inn Hotel and East of Rodgers Quay, Carrickfergus Waterfront, Carrickfergus BT38 8BE
Demolition of Existing building and redevelopment for residential comprising of 33 no Apartments (9no. 2 bed and 24no. 3 Bed) within 3 No. Three and half storey buildings including access, car parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Lands to the North of Premier Inn Hotel and East of Rodgers Quay, Carrickfergus Waterfront, Carrickfergus BT38 8BE
Demolition of Existing building and redevelopment for residential comprising of 33 no Apartments (9no. 2 bed and 24no. 3 Bed) within 3 No. Three and half storey buildings including access, car parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - CARRICK RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB, TAYLORS AVENUE CARRICKFERGUS BT38 7HF
Proposed replacement grandstand and associated siteworks
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2024-04-21
View full details - - 63A ALBERT ROAD CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8AD
Conversion of existing garage to additional bedroom for ground apartment and change of use of duplex apartment above to HMO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 4 Admiral House Joymount, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DN
Proposed change of use from existing offices to Funeral Home, including alteration of existing buildings and minor amendments to elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - NOS. 5, 6 AND 7 GOVERNORS PLACE (INCLUDING LANDS ASSSOCIATED TO THE REAR), CARRICKFERGUS
Final Archaeological Report Discharge of Condition 3 and 4 of LA02/2022/0541/F
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 10 MCKEENS AVENUE CARRICKFERGUS BT38 7HS
Single-storey extensions to the front and gable walls of an existing bungalow providing bedroom and shower room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 20A High Street, Carrickfergus
New signage
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - 14 MARKET PLACE CARRICKFERGUS CARRICKFERGUS ANTRIM BT38 7AW
1 Shop sign, 1 Projecting sign, 1 Other - ATM Surround
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Carrickfergus in 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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Carrickfergus a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Carrickfergus
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Carrickfergus. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Carrickfergus may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (3), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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