Single dwelling conversion at Approx. 18m north of 1 Carntall Road, Ballyclare

What was proposed

The application sought to change and adapt a redundant building into one dwelling.

“PROPOSAL Proposed change of use/adaption of a redundant building to a single dwelling…”

Officer report

The site

The site was approximately 18 metres north of 1 Carntall Road, Ballyclare, at 1A Carntall Road.

“SITE/LOCATION Approx. 18m north of 1 Carntall Road, Ballyclare, (No. 1A Carntall Roaag), BT39 9NS”

Officer report

Earlier committee decision

Members deferred the application for eight weeks so the proposal could receive further consideration, followed by additional supporting information from the agent.

“At the Planning Committee meeting in June 2026, Members agreed to defer the application for a period of 8 weeks in order for further consideration to be given to the proposal.”

“On 30th June 2026 the agent submitted Additional Supporting Information (Document 04), which contends that the subject development adequately meets all the criteria and policy tests set out under Policy DM 18D of the ANPS - Dwellings within an Existing Cluster.”

Officer report

What officers advised

Officers recommended refusal because the proposal was unacceptable in principle and did not comply with Policies DM 18D and DM 18F.

“Given that the proposal does not comply with the policy requirements laid out under Policy DM 18D of the ANPS it is not considered that the principle of a dwelling/the change of use of the existing building to a dwelling is acceptable. An additional reason for refusal has therefore been added in relation to this policy.”

“* The principle of the change of use/adaption of a redundant building to a single dwelling remains to be unacceptable;”

Officer report

The main policy issue

Officers considered the site was not within an established development cluster and was not suitable for the proposed dwelling under Policy DM 18D.

“Contrary to the justification provided by the agent, Officers are of the opinion that Policy 18D of the ANPS does not apply as the proposal is for the adaption of an existing building to a dwelling house rather than a new building. However, for completeness the subject site would also fail the criteria within Policy 18D as; although the site is located adjacent to two (2) existing dwellings at No. | and No.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An agent speaking in support addressed the committee and answered members’ questions.

The committee vote

Councillor Mallon proposed refusal, Alderman Magill seconded it, and members voted seven in favour, three against and no abstentions.

“Proposed by Councillor Mallon Seconded by Alderman Magill that planning permission be refused.”

“On the proposal being put to the meeting 7 Members voted in favour, 3 against and 0 abstentions, and it was agreed…”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was refused because the proposal did not meet the countryside housing provisions or Policies DM 18F, DM 18D and DM 18C.

“The proposal is contrary to the provisions contained in the Strategic Planning Policy Statement paragraph 6.73 and fails to meet the provisions of Policies SP1.11 DM 18 of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Plan Strategy in that the proposal does not meet any of the relevant provisions for a home in the countryside.”

“The proposal is contrary to the provisions contained in the Strategic Planning Policy Statement paragraph 6.73 and fails to meet the provisions of Policy DM 18 F of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Plan Strategy in that the proposed building to be converted is not vernacular or considered locally important. 3.”

Minutes