How long do planning decisions take near Galgorm?

The average planning decision time near Galgorm is 103 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 Galgorm?

The planning approval rate near Galgorm is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Galgorm?

The most common type of planning application near Galgorm is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Galgorm?

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Galgorm, Ballymena Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Galgorm, Ballymena.

Ballymena · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid and East Antrim
Parliamentary constituency: North Antrim
LSOA: Bannside_H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Galgorm.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Galgorm.

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 Galgorm based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Galgorm.

- 46 Old Park Road, Galgorm, Ballymena, BT42 1BH
Single storey detached garden room (to be used incidental to main house) to rear of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-04-01
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- 46 Old Park Road, Galgorm Parks, Ballymena, BT42 1BH
Proposed single storey extension to rear of existing garage to form home gym
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Galgorm in Ballymena

Galgorm is a settlement located in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Galgorm a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Galgorm. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Galgorm may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 103 days, decisions near Galgorm 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 Galgorm were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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