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Plans to repurpose historic RAF Training Dome in Northern Ireland into events and display space
The RAF Training Dome, near Limavady, and (right) the transformed event space. Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust has unveiled plans...
Nov 12, 2024


MEA Council’s Planning Department on the move to new home in Ardeevin
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Department is set to move from November 11 from its former base at Silverwood Business...
Nov 4, 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...
Nov 1, 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 27, 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 24, 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 22, 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 21, 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 19, 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 18, 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 17, 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 16, 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 7, 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 5, 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...
Oct 1, 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 30, 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 24, 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 18, 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 17, 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 15, 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 11, 2024
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