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This Week in Ballycastle

This week in Ballycastle, Moyle, the mood is largely positive with a significant piece of news bringing relief and excitement to the seafront. The Marine Hotel, a prominent local landmark, is no longe

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Planning

Proposed replacement dwelling and erection of a 1.5m high retaining wall to driveway and 1.1m high retaining wall to ...

Proposed replacement dwelling and erection of a 1.5m high retaining wall to driveway and 1.1m high retaining wall to rear elevation

Moyle Council Planning·6 Aug
Planning

Discharge of Condition 14 from LA01/2026/0417/F (Section 55 application to vary condition 14 from LA01/2018/0581/F)

Discharge of Condition 14 from LA01/2026/0417/F (Section 55 application to vary condition 14 from LA01/2018/0581/F)

Moyle Council Planning·3 Aug
Planning

Retrospective application for retention of palisade boundary fence

Retrospective application for retention of palisade boundary fence

Moyle Council Planning·30 Jul
News

Owner disputes council claim he did not have permission to demolish listed hotel

Oh dear, it sounds like there's some local controversy brewing in Ballycastle! The Antrim Arms Hotel, a familiar landmark to many of us, has been demolished, and there are questions being raised about whether the proper permissions were in place. We'll be following this story closely to see what unfolds for our town.

BBC NI·10 Jul
Planning

Replacement dwelling

Replacement dwelling

Moyle Council Planning·2 Jul
Planning

Demolition and replacement of existing dwelling. Erection 7 No. apartments with associated private amenity, access, l...

Demolition and replacement of existing dwelling. Erection 7 No. apartments with associated private amenity, access, landscaping, parking and ancillary works (7 no. dwellings in total).

Moyle Council Planning·29 Jun
Planning

Demolition of existing dwelling and section of front wall at entrance

Demolition of existing dwelling and section of front wall at entrance

Moyle Council Planning·29 Jun
Planning

Proposed Extension Of An Existing Holiday Park, Comprising 18NO. Caravans, Landscaping, Pumping Station, Use Of Exist...

Proposed Extension Of An Existing Holiday Park, Comprising 18NO. Caravans, Landscaping, Pumping Station, Use Of Existing Access Onto Clare Road And Ancillary Site Works

Moyle Council Planning·9 Jun
What's On

JAKE O'KANE - SUBTLE AS A SLEDGEHAMMER Tour

Jake O'Kane's End of Year Review Show returns with sharp wit, fearless comedy and hilarious takes on a world that never stops testing our patience.

Skiddle·1 Jun
Planning

Variation of conditions 3 (Height of glazed balustrade of 1st floor balcony), 4 (Opaque finishes on 1st floor windows...

Variation of conditions 3 (Height of glazed balustrade of 1st floor balcony), 4 (Opaque finishes on 1st floor windows and 1st/2nd floor balconies) and 5 (Roof Terrace wall height) from 3 months to 12

Moyle Council Planning·1 Jun
Planning

Variation of conditions 3 (Height of glazed balustrade), 4 (Opaque finishes) and 5 (Roof Terrace wall height) from 3 ...

Variation of conditions 3 (Height of glazed balustrade), 4 (Opaque finishes) and 5 (Roof Terrace wall height) from 3 months to 12 months (LA01/2024/0688/F)

Moyle Council Planning·1 Jun
Planning

Residential development comprising 5no detached dwellings, 16no semi-detached dwellings, 6no townhouses and 4no apart...

Residential development comprising 5no detached dwellings, 16no semi-detached dwellings, 6no townhouses and 4no apartments, landscaping, access roads, car parking and associated site works (Phase 2 of

Moyle Council Planning·29 May
Planning

Proposed 2 no Dwellings and Garages

Proposed 2 no Dwellings and Garages

Moyle Council Planning·28 May
Planning

Discharge of Conditions 2 and 4 of 2024/A0082 (Planning Appeal of LA01/2023/0310/F)

Discharge of Conditions 2 and 4 of 2024/A0082 (Planning Appeal of LA01/2023/0310/F)

Moyle Council Planning·15 May
Planning

Proposed mixed-use development comprising of a discount foodstore and mixed-tenure housing, landscaping, access arran...

Proposed mixed-use development comprising of a discount foodstore and mixed-tenure housing, landscaping, access arrangements and associated ancillary works

Moyle Council Planning·8 May
Planning

Retrospective Change of Use from First floor storage to residential use

Retrospective Change of Use from First floor storage to residential use

Moyle Council Planning·28 Apr
Planning

Section 55 application to remove condition 14 (drainage assessment) from LA01/2018/0581/F (Housing Development)

Section 55 application to remove condition 14 (drainage assessment) from LA01/2018/0581/F (Housing Development)

Moyle Council Planning·24 Apr
Planning

Conversion of basement storage areas to tourism rental accommodation including removal of 2no. internal walls. Use of...

Conversion of basement storage areas to tourism rental accommodation including removal of 2no. internal walls. Use of open basement area as smoking are and beer garden. Construction of new stair to co

Moyle Council Planning·24 Apr
Planning

Dwelling On The Farm

Dwelling On The Farm

Moyle Council Planning·24 Apr
Planning

Replacement Dwelling on Lands 150m NE of No.32 Carrickmore Rd, Ballycastle, BT54 6QS, inc. the conversion of No.32 to...

Replacement Dwelling on Lands 150m NE of No.32 Carrickmore Rd, Ballycastle, BT54 6QS, inc. the conversion of No.32 to self-catering accommodation, to supersede that approved under Application Ref: LA0

Moyle Council Planning·10 Apr
Planning

Discharge of Condition 9 of LA01/2024/0014/F

Discharge of Condition 9 of LA01/2024/0014/F

Moyle Council Planning·8 Apr
Planning

Single Storey extension to rear and side of dwelling.

Single Storey extension to rear and side of dwelling.

Moyle Council Planning·30 Mar
News

Ballycastle seafront hotel no longer on the market as Marine Hotel partners with Schulte European Group

Great news for our beautiful seafront! The Marine Hotel is staying right here in Ballycastle, announcing a new partnership that will see it continue to be a cornerstone of our town. This is a fantastic development for our local hospitality scene!

MSN·25 Mar
News

Death Notice of Brian Walsh (Ballycastle, Mayo)

Death Notice of Brian Walsh (Ballycastle, Mayo)  RIP.ie

RIP.ie·25 Mar
Planning

Demolition of 2no Sheds front porch and attached garage. Internal Alterations, New Front Porch, side and rear single ...

Great news for a local resident on The Everglades! Plans are afoot to spruce up a property with some exciting new extensions and a fresh front porch. It's always good to see our community growing and improving!

Moyle Council Planning·24 Mar
News

Notice: Marian Devlin (ne McCollum) Ballycastle & Loughgiel

Notice: Marian Devlin (ne McCollum) Ballycastle & Loughgiel  Funeral Times

Funeral Times·23 Mar
News

Paul McErlean: There’s more to Ballycastle than hurling and pints

Paul McErlean: There’s more to Ballycastle than hurling and pints  The Irish News

The Irish News·23 Mar
News

Mulholland welcomes Ballycastle being named Northern Ireland’s best place to live

Mulholland welcomes Ballycastle being named Northern Ireland’s best place to live  loveballymena.online

loveballymena.online·21 Mar
News

Ballycastle, Dundrum, and Ormeau Recognized for Thriving High Streets and Unique Charm in Northern Ireland’s Best Places to Live

Ballycastle, Dundrum, and Ormeau Recognized for Thriving High Streets and Unique Charm in Northern Ireland’s Best Places to Live  Travel And Tour World

Travel And Tour World·20 Mar
News

No surprise here: Ballycastle voted best place in NI to live and locals agree

Well, it's official! Our wonderful Ballycastle has been named the best place to live in all of Northern Ireland. We locals already knew it, but it's fantastic to see our beautiful town recognized across the country.

Belfast Telegraph·20 Mar
News

Marine Hotel Ballycastle enters new era with international partnership

Marine Hotel Ballycastle enters new era with international partnership  loveballymena.online

loveballymena.online·20 Mar
News

Ballycastle named one of best places to live in the UK in an annual Sunday Times guide

Ballycastle named one of best places to live in the UK in an annual Sunday Times guide  Farming Life

Farming Life·20 Mar
News

Ballycastle crowned Northern Ireland’s best place to live in 2026

Ballycastle crowned Northern Ireland’s best place to live in 2026  loveballymena.online

loveballymena.online·20 Mar
News

Ballycastle is the 'Best Place to Live in Northern Ireland'

Ballycastle is the 'Best Place to Live in Northern Ireland'  ITVX

ITVX·20 Mar
News

Ballycastle named best place to live in Northern Ireland 2026

Ballycastle named best place to live in Northern Ireland 2026  thetimes.com

thetimes.com·20 Mar
News

Ballycastle photographer praises outstanding care at Causeway Hospital

Ballycastle photographer praises outstanding care at Causeway Hospital  colerainechronicle.co.uk

colerainechronicle.co.uk·19 Mar
News

West End Star Rachel Tucker recalls ‘Wicked’ trips to Ballycastle in Postcards From Northern Ireland

West End Star Rachel Tucker recalls ‘Wicked’ trips to Ballycastle in Postcards From Northern Ireland  Belfast News Letter

Belfast News Letter·19 Mar
Planning

Single Storey Rear Extension

Exciting news from Mayo Drive! A planning application for a single-storey rear extension at number 2 has just completed its site inspection. We'll keep you updated on this development in our local Kinbane ward.

Moyle Council Planning·19 Mar
News

Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society prepare for St Patrick’s Day match

Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society prepare for St Patrick’s Day match  MSN

MSN·16 Mar
Planning

1 storey rear extension to allow for a bedroom and ensuite and also a 1 storey side extension to allow for a kitchen/...

1 storey rear extension to allow for a bedroom and ensuite and also a 1 storey side extension to allow for a kitchen/dining and living space (renewal of LA01/2020/1114/F)

Moyle Council Planning·13 Mar
Planning

Extension of existing dwelling through the change of use of an adjoining ground floor shop to domestic accommodation ...

Extension of existing dwelling through the change of use of an adjoining ground floor shop to domestic accommodation and the erection of garden wall and railings to the front of the property

Moyle Council Planning·4 Mar
News

Aldi cracks open new Ballycastle Mini Chocolate Eggs Flavour Country Cream for Easter

Aldi cracks open new Ballycastle Mini Chocolate Eggs Flavour Country Cream for Easter  Retail Times

Retail Times·26 Feb
News

Solution needed to unlock Ballycastle town centre regeneration, says McGuigan

Solution needed to unlock Ballycastle town centre regeneration, says McGuigan  loveballymena.online

loveballymena.online·24 Feb
News

Death of Co Mayo man who fell from cliff in Ballycastle was tragic accident, inquest finds

Death of Co Mayo man who fell from cliff in Ballycastle was tragic accident, inquest finds  Belfast Telegraph

Belfast Telegraph·24 Feb
News

Ballycastle’s Marine Hotel taken off the market as luxury operator behind Slieve Donard prepares to take over management

Ballycastle’s Marine Hotel taken off the market as luxury operator behind Slieve Donard prepares to take over management  The Irish News

The Irish News·24 Feb
News

Aldi launches new Ballycastle Mini Chocolate Eggs Flavour Country Cream for Easter

Aldi launches new Ballycastle Mini Chocolate Eggs Flavour Country Cream for Easter  Grocery Trader

Grocery Trader·24 Feb
News

Antrim Arms: £2m funding on hold over former Ballycastle hotel uncertainty

Antrim Arms: £2m funding on hold over former Ballycastle hotel uncertainty  BBC

BBC·24 Feb
News

Ballycastle Pickleball Club raises £1,000 for Bravehearts NI

Ballycastle Pickleball Club raises £1,000 for Bravehearts NI  NorthernIrelandWorld

NorthernIrelandWorld·23 Feb
News

16 pictures from Ballycastle High School tractor run

16 pictures from Ballycastle High School tractor run  Farming Life

Farming Life·23 Feb