CouncilResidentThings To DoBusinessNewsA to Z Planning HomeBusinessPlanning In this Section Planning Our planning officers are currently working remotely due to government advice. However, you can continue to submit your planning applications in the normal manner and check progress via the Northern Ireland Planning Portal. Please also be aware that Planning Services for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are moving. From 30 March 2020, the new address will be Silverwood Business Park, Ballymena. There will no longer be any Planning staff at County Hall, Ballymena. On April 30, the Planning telephone number will also change to T: 028 2563 3500 When restrictions are lifted, anyone submitting an application or wishing to speak to an officer will be welcome at the new location. We now have responsibility for delivering planning functions within the Council area. As part of local government reform, Planning which was previously delivered through the Department of the Environment Planning Office (DOE), transferred to local Councils on 1 April 2015. Make a Planning Application In this section you can: Read our Statement of Community Involvement Read our Local Development Plan Read information on Planning Reform Learn how to make an application for planning and get guidance about the kind of works that require planning permission View applications online Review our current planning schedule, our weekly advertisements, applications validated, decisions issued and delegated applications received Our new powers include: Developing a local plan which will set out what the council area should look like and how land should be used and developed Making decisions on the majority of planning applications Investigating alleged breaches of planning control and determining what enforcement action should be taken Protecting and preserving the built heritage of the borough The DOE will retain responsibility for deciding regionally significant and called-in applications. It will also set regional planning policy and legislation, provide oversight and guidance, and monitor the performance of councils, providing support where needed. Planning officers from the Department of the Environment have transferred to councils and are now council employees. General enquiries about planning procedures or progress on initiatives should be addressed to: Planning Office Silverwood Business Park 190 Raceview Road Ballymena BT42 4HZ T: 028 2563 3500 E: planning@midandeastantrim.gov.uk We use cookies on your computer or mobile device to help make this website better. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue.× Don't show this message again 0300 124 5000 Council Headquarters: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council 1-29 Bridge Street Ballymena BT43 5EJ Resident Business Things to Do Council A - Z Home News Events Languages Contact us KEEP UP TO DATE Sign up to our mailing list and be the first to know about news and events in the local area Ⓒ Mid & East Antrim Borough Council 2016 |Online Payment Terms|Accessibility Start Chat