How long do planning decisions take near Portglenone?

The average planning decision time near Portglenone is 96 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 Portglenone?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Portglenone?

The most common type of planning application near Portglenone is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portglenone?

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Portglenone, Ballymena Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portglenone, Ballymena.

Ballymena · Northern Ireland · settlement

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About Portglenone

Portglenone is a village and civil parish located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, approximately 8.5 miles west of Ballymena. With a population of 1,174 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Portglenone sits adjacent to the smaller village of Glenone, divided by the River Bann. This growing community offers potential opportunities for planning applications and development within the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid and East Antrim
Parliamentary constituency: East Antrim
LSOA: Braid_A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Portglenone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Portglenone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Portglenone.

- Land to the rear of no.7 Abbey Grange and west of no.3 Mull Park, Finlaystown Road, Portglenone
Proposed amendment to extant permission granted under planning reference LA02/2024/0287/F to substitute one detached dwelling with a pair of semi-detached dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-06
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- LANDS TO REAR OF No.67 MAIN STREET, PORTGLENONE WITH ACCESS OFF GORTGOLE ROAD
PROPOSED 2 No. SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS WITH PRIVATE ACCESS OFF GORTGOLE ROAD
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 61-63 Main Street, Portglenone, Ballymena, BT44 8HP
Proposed change of use from office accommodation to 2No. apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Portglenone in Ballymena

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

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Planning Activity in Portglenone

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Portglenone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.

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

With an average of 96 days, decisions near Portglenone 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 Portglenone were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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