Removal of inappropriate modern buildings to allow for the provision of a new visitor facility building and improved ac…
- Reference
- LA02/2026/0534/DCA
- Status
- CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
- Application type
- Conservation Area Consent
- Location
- Carrickfergus Castle Marine Highway Carrickfergus BT38 7BG
- Council
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- Received
- 10 Jul 2026
- Added
- 23 Jul 2026
Full 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.
Planning history at this location
4 other applications recorded at or next to this site.
- LA02/2026/0541/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Heritage-led visitor access and interpretation works at Carrickfergus Castle comprising removal of the existing Visitor Building Education Building and other m…
- LA02/2020/0666/F Granted
Retention of single story sectional building to accommodate exhibition and educational outreach space with toilets and storage.
- LA02/2018/0271/F Withdrawn
Renovation of access to the castle. New ramp and stairs to replace existing ramp.
- V/2014/0114/F Granted
Single storey sectional building to accommodate exhibition and educational outreach space with toilets and storage. Building to be used as decant for great tow…
Recent applications nearby
- LA02/2026/0536/DCA CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Demolition of the existing three-storey former bank building.
- LA02/2026/0543/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Comprehensive public realm regeneration works across Carrickfergus town centre and waterfront comprising the creation and reconfiguration of the Waterfront Par…
- LA02/2026/0538/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Demolition of the existing three-storey former bank building at 21–23 High Street Carrickfergus and erection of a three-storey visitor centre of approximately…
- LA02/2026/0539/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Refurbishment and alteration of Carrickfergus Town Hall the Museum and Civic Centre and the former Community Advice Building to create an integrated civic arts…
- LA02/2026/0546/LBC CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Refurbishment and alteration of Carrickfergus Town Hall the Museum and Civic Centre and the former Community Advice Building to create an integrated civic arts…
- LA02/2026/0522/F NEIGHBOURS NOTIFIED
The proposed works to the rear elevation involve the replacement the existing kitchen window opening with an external door to facilitate direct access from the…
- LA02/2026/0524/DC Decided
Discharge of Condition No.2 of LA02/2024/0900/DCA - Signed extract from the JCT Standard Building Contract (without quantities) for the construction of the app…
- LA02/2026/0497/F Approved
Proposed change of use of existing commercial premises to a private medical clinic providing appointment-based healthcare services for the local population.