Belfast packaging factory expansion recommended for approval

The Biopax factory manufactures biodegradable, recyclable and sustainable packaging and labels for distribution across both the UK and Ireland and European markets

A proposal to expand a factory in Belfast owned by packaging manufacturer Biopax has been recommended for approval.

Biopax, also the applicant, is seeking permission for an extension which would be used for storage and loading purposes, which are ancillary to the existing Class B2 use on site - the expansion measures 27, 932 sq ft of floorspace.

placeholder image
Read More
Northern Ireland’s 100 top-performing businesses revealed
A proposal to expand a factory in Belfast owned by packaging manufacturer Biopax has been recommended for approval. (Image credit: Pixabay)placeholder image
A proposal to expand a factory in Belfast owned by packaging manufacturer Biopax has been recommended for approval. (Image credit: Pixabay)

The factory which manufactures biodegradable, recyclable and sustainable packaging and labels for distribution across both the UK and Ireland and European markets, is located at 1 Millennium Way in Ballymagarry.

The application site is currently in use as an existing area of car parking which is used only by the factory.

The plans have been recommended for approval by Belfast City Council with a final decision set to be made on October 15.

More in Insider

News you can trust since 1737
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice