Street Hub at Approx 5m west of no.5 Ballyclare Road, Carnmoney
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Antrim And Newtownabbey Planning Committee on 20 Apr 2026.
The proposal
The application seeks a freestanding Street Hub with two digital 75-inch screens on each side, replacing a BT payphone kiosk.
“PROPOSAL Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace a BT payphone kiosk…”
Officer report
The site
The site is on an existing footpath west of Ballyclare Road, within settlement limits and surrounded by town-centre shops and services.
“The application site is located on lands approximately 5m west of No.5 Ballyclare Road, Glengormley, which is within the settlement limit of the (Newtownabbey) as defined within the Belfast Urban Area Plan (BUAP) and within the developments limits of Metropolitan Newtownabbey as indicated within the draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan, published 2004 (dBMAP).”
“The application site is located on an existing footpath and currently comprises a BT payphone kiosk. The surrounding area consists of a range of uses associated with a town centre including a number of retailing, professional and financial services.”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Officers recommended permission because the principle, design, neighbouring amenity, access, drainage and road safety impacts were considered acceptable.
“The proposal is located on the existing footpath along Ballyclare Road and does not impact upon the parking or access arrangemenis. The proposed street hub is situated adjacent to the Ballyclare Road and Dfl Roads was consulted on the proposal and offered no objections subject to a number of conditions. As such, the proposal is not considered to prejudice road safety.”
“The following is a summary of the main reasons for the recommendation: e The principle of development is considered acceptable; e The proposal is considered compatible with adjacent land uses; e Neighbour amenity will not be unduly affected by the proposal; and e There are no road safety concerns…”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Environmental Health raised no objection, Roads raised no objection subject to conditions, and five notified neighbouring properties submitted no letters.
“Department for Infrastructure Roads- No objection, subject to conditions…”
“Five (5) neighbouring properties were notified of the application, and no letters of representation have been received.”
Officer report
Who spoke
The Senior Planning Officer introduced the report, and the agent spoke in support and answered members’ questions.
The committee vote
A motion to grant permission was proposed and seconded, then passed with six votes in favour, none against and no abstentions.
“Proposed by Councillor Flanagan Seconded by Councillor Cosgrove that planning permission be granted.”
Minutes
Sources
- Antrim And Newtownabbey Planning Committee minutes, 20 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Antrim And Newtownabbey's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Council
- Antrim And Newtownabbey
- Date
- Monday 20 April 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- 6 for, 0 against
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
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This committee's year
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