Solar / renewables planning approval in Antrim and Newtownabbey
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 30 Jun 2026.
Of 55 solar / renewables planning applications decided by Antrim and Newtownabbey in the last 5 years, 82% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Extension : 96% approved (356 decided)
- New dwelling : 84% approved (155 decided)
- Change of use : 92% approved (73 decided)
- Demolition : 93% approved (57 decided)
- Shopfront / commercial : 88% approved (52 decided)
- Boundary wall / fence / gates : 80% approved (45 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Antrim and Newtownabbey, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Antrim and Newtownabbey decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.