Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Department is set to move from November 11 from its former base at Silverwood Business Park to Council’s Ardeevin building - 80 Galgorm Road, Ballymena.
The Council’s Planning Department are responsible for a wide range of planning functions including making decisions on the majority of planning applications; providing advice to customers on the planning process and making Tree Preservation Orders.
Work to relocate the service to Ardeevin is almost complete and will provide:
A dedicated Planning reception and Duty Planning Officer, available Monday – Friday (10am-4pm), (closed on bank/public holidays)
Easier access and improved accessibility for customers
Central location and convenient car parking right outside
The Planning office opening hours will remain the same: Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm. The office is closed on bank/public holidays.
Contact details will also remain the same: Phone 028 2563 3500 or email planning@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Members of the public can also access all things planning-related from simple queries and applications through to property certificates and enforcement by visiting the Planning Portal.
A Council spokesperson said:
“We’re delighted the move to Ardeevin is nearing completion and we can assure residents that they can continue to expect the same high quality and responsive service.
We are committed to improving the way we deliver our services and making it easier for our residents to access them. During the transition from Silverwood to Ardeevin, full service will be maintained throughout.”
Information on planning can be accessed at www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/planning