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Nov 1, 2024
Plans revealed for new dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate
A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate. An accompanying...

Oct 27, 2024
Proposed redevelopment 'aims to ensure a fit for purpose campus' at Greenmount in Co Antrim
CGI views of proposed Central Hub at the new Greenmount Campus in County Antrim Planning permission for a the proposed redevelopment of...


Oct 24, 2024
Doagh EUROSPAR expansion refused over concerns for Ballyclare town centre
A proposed extension to a EUROSPAR outlet in Doagh was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...

Oct 22, 2024
Green light for transformation of former Misty Burn Café
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have given the green light to plans which will breathe new life into a local 300-year-old landmark...


Oct 21, 2024
ion Ventures welcomes green light for Ballymena solar project
ion Ventures Ltd (ion Ventures), an international energy transition platform focused on developing, building, owning and operating...

Oct 19, 2024
Plans submitted for new £14M Go fuel complex and LCC HQ in Co Antrim
A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a new £14m filling station complex at The...


Oct 18, 2024
Planning permission to redevelop Carnfunnock Country Park given green light
A new bikers' haven on the Antrim coast is one step closer to becoming a reality after planning permission to redevelop Carnfunnock...


Oct 17, 2024
Approval for Ballymena solar farm “the size of 93 football pitches” despite 72 objections
A planning application for a solar farm outside Ballymena was granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...


Oct 16, 2024
From toilet seats to office chairs - MEA Council plans reveal change of use for Wellington Court
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has submitted plans which will see the former Wellington Court toilets repurposed into space for...

Oct 7, 2024
Revival of Portrush's Dunluce Centre on the horizon as new plans submitted
The former Dunluce Centre in Portrush, County Antrim The once-bustling Dunluce Centre, a landmark entertainment complex in Portrush,...

Oct 5, 2024
Green light for eight new apartments in Ballymena town centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new retail units and eight apartments in Ballymena town centre....


Oct 1, 2024
Local charity submits plans for retreat in Ballymena’s Ecos Nature Park
Design image of Love Hope and Faith charity‘s proposed new retreat for children with disabilities. Images: DMC Visuals A planning...

Sep 30, 2024
New homes proposed for site of former pub outside Ballymena
Seven new homes are being proposed for the site of a former pub outside Ballymena. A planning application for outline permission has been...

Sep 24, 2024
New pathway plans to provide link to Gracehill village - NI's latest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gracehill village, Ballymena "Exciting plans" have been drawn up for an extensive new pathway that will provide a dedicated walk from...

Sep 18, 2024
Social housing being considered for former quarry site on Antrim coast
The potential for “affordable” housing on the site of the former quarry in Glenarm has been discussed as part of regeneration plans for...


Sep 17, 2024
Plans approved for equine therapy centre for children with complex needs in Co Antrim
Planning permission was granted for an equine therapy centre for children with complex needs at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey...

Sep 15, 2024
Plans for homes on the site of former nursing home and hotel on Antrim Coast
Plans for three dwellings at the site of a former nursing home in Cushendun have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough...


Sep 11, 2024
Campaigners celebrate after MEA “council climbdown” in case of “David and Goliath” on Cloghan Point
Cloghan Point, Whitehead on the East Antrim Coast - proposed location of a new oil terminal. (Image: Hilary McCollum) Mid and East Antrim...

Sep 5, 2024
Green light for proposed new distribution centre on site of former Courtaulds factory in Co Antrim
A proposed new distribution centre on the site of the former Courtaulds factory in Carrickfergus was approved at a meeting of Mid and...


Aug 31, 2024
Two NI MPs clash over plans for hotel and spa complex on the North Coast
Two Northern Ireland MPs have clashed over plans for a hotel and spa complex on the outskirts of Portrush. Causeway Coast and Glens...
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