Demolition of the existing three-storey former bank building at 21–23 High Street Carrickfergus and erection of a three…
- Reference
- LA02/2026/0538/F
- Status
- CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
- Application type
- Full
- Location
- Former bank building and adjacent High Street car park 21–23 High Street Carrickfergus BT38 7AL
- Council
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- Received
- 10 Jul 2026
- Added
- 23 Jul 2026
Full proposal: 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 1 005 sq. m comprising reception and tourist-information facilities retail space interpretation and exhibition galleries an audio-visual experience education and sensory spaces public toilets including accessible and Changing Places facilities flexible multipurpose and event spaces kitchen facilities staff offices and welfare accommodation and an external terrace overlooking Belfast Lough and Carrickfergus Castle; together with the reconfiguration of the adjoining High Street car park provision of coach drop-off and accessible parking facilities pedestrian and cycle access refuse and servicing arrangements landscaping public-realm works drainage utilities and all associated site works
Planning history at this location
14 other applications recorded at or next to this site.
- LA02/2024/0050/A CONSENT GRANTED
2 Shop sign
- LA02/2023/1691/A CONSENT GRANTED
3 Shop sign 1 Projecting sign 2 Digital 2 Other - General Signage
- LA02/2023/1342/F Approved
Change of use of former estate agent/mortgage advice centre (Class A2) to an amusement arcade/adult gaming centre facility and alterations to shop fronts
- V/2005/0251/A Granted
Shop sign projecting sign and ATM surround.
- V/1997/0137 Granted
SHOP SIGN
- V/1993/0140 Granted
SIGN
- V/1993/0129 Granted
ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO APPROVED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON GROUND FLOOR AND CHANGE OF USE FROM 2 RESIDENTIAL UNITS TO OFFICE ACCOMMODATION ON SECOND FLOOR
- V/1993/0004 Granted
SHOP SIGN
- V/1992/0304 Granted
CHANGE OF USE OF VACANT RETAIL UNIT TO ESTATE AGENTS OFFICE
- V/1992/0228 Granted
SHOP SIGNS
- V/1991/0200 Granted
TWO STOREY RESTAURANT
- V/1991/0040 Granted
DEVELOPMENT OF GROUND FLOOR SHOPS AND UPPER STOREY OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
- V/1989/0245 Granted
CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING TO OFFICES
- V/1989/0186 Granted
DEMOLITION OF BUILDING IN A CONSERVATION AREA
Recent applications nearby
- 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…
- LA02/2026/0534/DCA CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
Removal of inappropriate modern buildings to allow for the provision of a new visitor facility building and improved access to and within Carrickfergus Castle.…
- 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…
- LA02/2026/0539/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…