Carrickfergus Castle Marine Highway Carrickfergus BT38 7BG Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Removal of inappropriate modern buildings to allow for the provision of a new visitor facility building and improved access to and within Carrickfergus Castle. Demolitions and Removals include: Partial lowering of portcullis at the Gatehouse, removal of existing Visitor Building and Education Building within the Outer Ward, partial excavation of north face ditch at the Middle Ward Wall, removal of Accessible WC in the Ordonnance Store, partial reconstruction of the Middle Ward wall, removal of modern fit out of the Great Tower. Partial demolition of the existing modern access ramp leading from the marine Highway to the Castle. Section of existing basalt masonry wall to be dismantled and cleared to accommodate new ramp. Removal of some street furniture and lighting to the front of the Castle. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 4 Oct 2026; it is now day 73. The consultation period closed on 20 Aug 2026.
Documents 17
Statements & assessments 7
Plans & drawings 6
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
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Important details
- Council
- Mid East Antrim
- Application type
- Conservation Area Consent
- Postcode
- BT38 7BG
- Received
- 10 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Castle (Mid and East Antrim)
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Resolve Planning
Decision outlook
Day 73, past the statutory target. 81% of demolitions in Mid East Antrim are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 22 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 2 Oct 2026.
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Consultation & key dates
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15059196
- Consultation
- 3 Sept 2026
- Comments by
- 20 Aug 2026
- Site or press notice
- 6 Aug 2026
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