Whitehead, Carrickfergus Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitehead, Carrickfergus.

Carrickfergus · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

• Admin district: Mid and East Antrim
• Parliamentary constituency: East Antrim
• LSOA: Carrick_Castle_F

Crime Statistics

15 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• anti-social-behaviour: 8
• criminal-damage-arson: 3
• drugs: 2
• violent-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitehead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Whitehead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Whitehead.

1. - 47A CHESTER AVENUE WHITEHEAD CARRICKFERGUS BT38 9QJ
   Provision of single storey extension to rear of dwelling with balcony
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-04-27
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2. - 5 Marine Lane, Whitehead, Carrickfergus, BT38 9QR
   Change of use to ( standalone ) public bar on ground floor with flat above.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid East Antrim | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Whitehead in Carrickfergus

Whitehead is a settlement located in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.

There were 15 crimes reported in the Whitehead area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Whitehead. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Whitehead were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.