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Belfast planning applications
2,323 applications. 98% approved. 101 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,323 planning applications from Belfast. 1,035 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Belfast takes a median of 104 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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LA04/2026/1554/DC Awaiting decision
Units 2a and 2b 38 Boucher Road, Belfast, BT12 6HR
Discharge of condition no 17 of planning appoval LA04/2024/0714/F- Draft Employability and Skills Plan
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LA04/2026/1556/DC Awaiting decision
Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast 70 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN
Discharge of condition no.3 of planning approval LA04/2026/0631/F Arboricultural Report; Tree Constraints Plan; Tree Impact & Protection Plan; Tree Schedule
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LA04/2026/1560/F Awaiting decision
29 Orchardville Gardens, Belfast, BT10 0JU
Demolition of garage for single storey garden room and single storey rear extension
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LA04/2026/1532/F Awaiting decision
3 Rinnalea Way, Belfast, BT11 9DZ
Single-storey rear extension and level access ramp.
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LA04/2026/1543/F Awaiting decision
18 Kinedar Crescent, Belfast, BT4 3LY
Partial demolition to rear, single-storey rear extension, & raised patio. Demolition of existing garage and new garage in same location.
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LA04/2026/1526/DC Awaiting decision
236 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3EU
Written declaration from contractor confirming that the window schedule and alternative means of ventilation schedule have been installed in accordance with the approved details. Discharge of condition 8 - LA04/2021/0911/F
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LA04/2026/1524/F Awaiting decision
27 Glencregagh Drive, Belfast, BT6 0NJ
Single Storey rear extension, First floor extensions to front and rear including first floor terrace to front elevation. First floor bridge terrace and garden link to rear. Conversion of the existing garage to habitable use ancillary to the main dwelling. Works include external alterations to finishes and the integration of solar photovoltaic (SPV) panels.
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LA04/2026/1520/F Awaiting decision
64 Sandhurst Drive, Belfast, BT9 5AZ
Demolition of existing garage and addition of two storey side and rear extension, including internal alterations.
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LA04/2026/1511/DC Awaiting decision
Centre House 69-87 Chichester Street, Belfast, BT1 4JE
Discharge of condition 14 LA04/2022/2216/F Archaeological Programme of Works v3
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LA04/2026/1521/NMC Awaiting decision
Callender House, 58-60 Upper Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GJ
Non-Material change to LA04/2024/1322/F - Minor changes to proposed window positions & sizes on Music Hall Lane elevation, including replacement of entrance door and omission of an existing window to the rear elevation
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LA04/2026/1522/F Awaiting decision
22 Cambourne Park Cambourne Park, Belfast, BT9 6RL
Widening and reforming the existing driveway to provide two additional parking spaces. Existing access pillars to be replaced and access widened
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LA04/2026/1509/F Awaiting decision
11 Gibson Park Gardens, Belfast, BT6 9GN
Single-storey rear and side extension and detached garden room
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LA04/2026/1510/PAN Awaiting decision
Belfast YMCA 58 Knightsbridge Park, Stranmillis, Belfast, BT9 5EH
Removal of existing pre-fabricated buildings on site that house existing children's and youth service functions and erection of new state of the art fit for purpose community hub to include retention of the children's and youth's services currently provided.
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LA04/2026/1525/DC Awaiting decision
Land at Kings Hall and RUAS site south of Upper Lisburn Road/Balmoral Avenue west of Harberton Park and North East of Balmoral Golf Club Belfast BT9 6GW
Discharge Condition no's 24 and 28 of LA04/2020/0845/O. Construction and Environmental Management Plan Plot 8 Kings Hall v2 July 2026
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LA04/2026/1531/F Awaiting decision
13 Glenmillan Drive, Belfast, BT4 2JF
Proposed removal of existing roof and replacement with slightly steeper roof. Removal of 2 chimneys. Dormer to the rear. x4 roof lights to front elevation. Replacement of flat roof on rear return to a pitched roof.
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LA04/2026/1506/DC Awaiting decision
Former Visteon Factory Blacks Road, Belfast BT10
Discharge of condition 28 of Z/2013/1434/F Submission of Travel Cards information
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LA04/2026/1516/F Awaiting decision
10 Sawel Hill, Andersonstown, Belfast, BT11 8HD
Proposed single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling along with single storey detached garage and all other associated site works.
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LA04/2026/1502/DC Awaiting decision
Land at Kings Hall and RUAS site south of Upper Lisburn Road/Balmoral Avenue west of Harberton Park and North East of Balmoral Golf Club Belfast BT9 6GW
Discharge of condition 29 - LA04/2020/0845/O Hard Landscaping Plan Soft Landscaping Plan Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan
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LA04/2026/1536/F Awaiting decision
No. 24 Rosemary Street and Nos. 19-27 Lombard Street, Belfast
Retention, conversion, refurbishment and change of use of existing buildings at No. 24 Rosemary Street and Nos. 19-27 Lombard Street to extend hotel development (LA04/2025/1651/F under consideration) and associated facilities including bar, restaurant and outdoor seating area at ground floor level and 4no. additional bedrooms at first and second floor levels.
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LA04/2026/1501/DC Awaiting decision
Land at Kings Hall and RUAS site south of Upper Lisburn Road/Balmoral Avenue west of Harberton Park and North East of Balmoral Golf Club Belfast BT9 6GW
Discharge of condition 10 - LA04/2024/2026/RM Waste Management Plan
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LA04/2026/1512/DC Awaiting decision
Land at Kings Hall and RUAS site south of Upper Lisburn Road/Balmoral Avenue west of Harberton Park and North East of Balmoral Golf Club Belfast BT9 6GW
Discharge of condition 11 LA04/2024/2026/RM. Remediation Strategy
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LA04/2026/1533/F Awaiting decision
Loughside Park, 180m southwest of Loughside Recreation Centre, Shore Road,, Belfast, BT15 4AS
25m telecommunications mast; 6No. Antennas, 4No dishes, cabinets; associated ancillary works
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LA04/2026/1493/DC Granted
lands at former Good Shepherd Centre, Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road, Belfast
Discharge of condition 3 - LA04/2026/0021/F
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LA04/2026/1491/F Awaiting decision
Lamh Dhearg G A C 168 Upper Springfield Road, Hannahstown, Belfast, BT17 0LZ
Single storey portal frame building forming Ball wall, Gym, toilets and Sports Hall
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LA04/2026/1498/PAN Awaiting decision
Belfast City Airport Sydenham Bypass Belfast BT3 9JH Northern Ireland
This PAN relates to a proposed full planning application affecting land within the administrative areas of both Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council. Separate PANs have been submitted to each Council and should be read alongside the parallel PAN for the proposed outline planning application at Belfast City Airport. The consultation arrangements set out in Section G apply to both planning applications and to the proposed amendments to the Planning Agreement, which are being undertaken as part of a voluntary public consultation process. Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. The proposals include both physical redevelopment works and changes to existing operational controls set out in the Planning Agreement, including an increase in the permitted number of aircraft take-offs and landings per annum and amendments to the hours during which aircraft operations may take place. The proposed development comprises: •Extensions and alterations to the existing passenger terminal, including construction of a replacement passenger pier and associated aircraft boarding facilities. •Additional aircraft stands and improvements to apron and taxiway infrastructure. •Improvements to airfield operational facilities and supporting infrastructure. •Inclusion of sustainable construction measures and low carbon technologies. •Surface access and infrastructure improvements comprising a multi-modal forecourt. •Enhancements to vehicular access, egress and internal circulation, including creation of a new left slip road from the Sydenham Bypass into the airport and improvements to the airport entrance through a dual right turn lane. •Rationalisation and enhancement of car parking provision, including a creation of a multi-storey car park and long stay car park. •Installation of a foul sewer connection from the onsite pumping station to Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works. •A temporary construction compound, and associated infrastructure, engineering, landscaping and ancillary works.
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LA04/2026/1499/PAN Awaiting decision
Belfast City Airport Sydenham Bypass Belfast BT3 9JH Northern Ireland
This PAN relates to a proposed outline planning application affecting land within the administrative areas of both Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council. Separate PANs have been submitted to each Council and should be read alongside the parallel PAN for the proposed outline planning application at Belfast City Airport. The consultation arrangements set out in Section G apply to both planning applications and to the proposed amendments to the Planning Agreement, which are being undertaken as part of a voluntary public consultation process. Belfast City Airport is proposing a programme of improvements to enhance passenger facilities, improve aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity to and from the airport. This PAN relates to a proposed outline planning application for supporting airport infrastructure and associated development including:: •ancillary aviation operations, including aircraft hangars, aviation fuel tanks and associated infrastructure; •a hotel; •the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at various locations across the airport; • an electric vehicle charging hub; and • improvements to landscaping, drainage, utilities, servicing infrastructure, and other ancillary development.
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LA04/2026/1496/A Awaiting decision
Hampton Estates 373 Ormeau Road, Ormeau, Belfast, BT7 3GP
4 fasica level shop signs, 1 high level sign and 1 LCD internal tv screen.
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LA04/2026/1490/F Awaiting decision
47 Castle Street, Belfast, BT1 1GH
Change of use of 2nd floor level from Class A2(b) Professional Services to Sui Generis use as nail bar, health and beauty treatment.
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LA04/2026/1478/F Granted
2a Deramore Drive, Belfast, BT9 5JQ
Change of use of second floor apartment to after school nursery use as an extra service being provided by the existing day nursery on first and ground floors.
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LA04/2026/1505/F Awaiting decision
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS
Retrospective application to amend the new Ormeau Rd access approved under LA04/2026/0021/F & LA04/2026/0022/LBC.
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LA04/2026/1474/LBC Awaiting decision
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at No. 511 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS
Retrospective application to amend the new Ormeau Rd access approved under LA04/2026/0021/F & LA04/2026/0022/LBC.
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LA04/2026/1529/F Awaiting decision
Lands at Alexandra Park, located between Castleton Gardens and Deacon Street, approximately 20 metres to the south of 237 Alexandra Park Avenue, Belfast, BT15 3BG
Reservoir safety works comprising a new weir, culvert and spillway channel; removal of the existing parapet wall; reinforcement and regrading of the downstream embankment; and two replacement footbridges. Wider Park improvement works comprising play park upgrades; new lighting; new reinforced grass event space; new public toilets and changing places building; entrance improvements; a reimagined peace wall; a new sheltered multi-sport synthetic surface; and associated ancillary works
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LA04/2026/1487/F Awaiting decision
Lanyon View 24 East Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 3PH
Proposed change of use from offices to provide 53 no. room aparthotel, to include external alterations, roof mounted solar PV, plant & machinery and all other associated site works
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LA04/2026/1483/F Granted
99 Old Milltown Road, Belfast, BT8 7SP
Demolition of former post office and dwelling and construction of 2no. semi-detached dwellings
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LA04/2026/1472/LBC Awaiting decision
Queen's University Belfast David Keir Building 39-123 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AG
The proposed works are to install an externally mounted Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the David Keir Building at QUB. The purpose of the installation is to provide rapid, publicly accessible emergency equipment in a location with high footfall.
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LA04/2026/1507/O Awaiting decision
2 Carolhill Gardens, Belfast, BT4 2FS
Proposed demolition of existing detached Garage and erection of detached dwelling with associated external works.
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LA04/2026/1486/LBC Awaiting decision
The Duncairn Comlpex Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6BP
Replacement windows and doors. Installation of solar panels.
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LA04/2026/1468/F Awaiting decision
7 Sunbury Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NU
Partial demolition and erection of single storey side and rear extension.
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LA04/2026/1476/F Awaiting decision
Unit 10, The Glenand Centre, 5 Blackstaff Road, Belfast, BT11 9DT
Retrospective Change of Use of Existing Unit from Light Industrial to Gym and Personal Training Facility
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LA04/2026/1464/DC Awaiting decision
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS
Window Survey Report to Discharge of Condition 3 LA04/2026/0022/LBC - Window Survey
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LA04/2026/1456/DC Awaiting decision
117 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AS
Discharge of Condition No.2 of Planning Approval LA04/2026/0249/F - Climate Change Statement
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LA04/2026/1462/DC Awaiting decision
Former Good Shepherd Centre at lands at Nos. 511 and 511a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GS
Letter to HED for Discharge of Conditions 2 iv., v., vi., & vii. of LA04/2026/0022/LBC & LA04/2026/0021/F, following site visit to review samples.
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LA04/2026/1455/DC Awaiting decision
32 Stormont Park, Belfast, BT4 3GX
Discharge Condition 3 of Planning Approval LA04/2026/0243/F - Climate Change Statement
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LA04/2026/1466/F Awaiting decision
29 Lyndhurst Drive, Belfast, BT13 3PA
Single Storey Rear Extension; widening of vehicular access
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LA04/2026/1457/F Granted
95 Hawthorn Glen, Belfast, BT17OWH
Two storey side and rear extension and single storey extension
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LA04/2026/1484/F Awaiting decision
51 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JH
New vehicular access and driveway; partial demolition of boundary wall
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LA04/2026/1450/DCA Awaiting decision
51 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JH
partial demolition of boundary wall
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LA04/2026/1441/F Awaiting decision
120 Serpentine Road, Greencastle, Newtownabbey, BT36 7JG
Single storey side and rear extension and raised terrace
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LA04/2026/1451/DC Awaiting decision
1-21 Castlereagh Road, Belfast, BT5 5FB
Discharge Conditions 8 & 10 of Planning Approval LA04/2023/2763/F - remeditation verification report
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LA04/2026/1452/DC Awaiting decision
1-21 Castlereagh Road , Belfast, BT5 5FB
Discharge Condition 13 of Planning Approval LA04/2023/2763/F - Ventilation Measures
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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LA04/2025/0423/DC Granted
Glenwood Primary School 4-22 Upper Riga Street, Belfast, BT13 3GW
Discharge condition 25 of LA04/2022/1206/F -Window and door details.
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LA04/2025/1954/F Granted
16 Sans Souci Park, Belfast, BT9 5BZ
Solar Panels on the south facing roof slope
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LA04/2025/2021/A Withdrawn
Advertising Site, north side of Albertbridge Road and adjoining East Belfast Enterprise Park.
Replacement of the existing 'classic' Panel no 2 at Albertbridge Road Advertising Site with a digital display (same size and position)
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LA04/2026/0374/F Granted
17 Castlemore Avenue, Belfast, BT6 9RF
Retention of lean to garage to side of dwelling and area of hardstanding to front (Amended Description and plans).
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LA04/2026/0421/F Withdrawn
Footpath south of 272-274 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3EU
Existing 11.5m lamp post to be removed and replaced with a 20m street pole with a wraparound cabinet. Proposed 9no. antennas, 2no. GPS nodes, 1no. bowler cabinet, 1no. cabinet, and ancillary upgrades thereto.
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LA04/2026/0711/F Granted
10 Casaeldona Rise, Belfast, BT6 9RA
single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension; alterations to windows
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LA04/2026/1404/LBC Granted
36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB
Transom to shop glazing with obscured glazing to conceal internal steelwork.
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LA04/2026/1409/LBC Granted
36-38 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5BB
Installation of teller counter position within refurbished bank.
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LA04/2025/0635/F Refused
142 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 8ED
Change of use from ground floor shop (A1) to studio apartment (C1) alterations to building facades and additional site works.
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LA04/2025/1850/A Granted
Cityside Retail Park 100-150 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1WA
6m x 3m Digital Advertising Screen
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,403 decisions from Belfast between 2021 and 2026, part of 2,323 applications on record. Over that period 98% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,358 granted against 28 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,052 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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LA04/2020/0672/F Granted
295 Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 1AG
change of use of building to 2 residential flats, including the erection of an external stairwell, roof terrace and car parking (amended description)
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LA04/2021/0112/DCA Granted
65 Bawnmore Road Belfast BT9 6LD.
Attached garage to left hand side of dwelling and existing flat roof rear return to be demolished
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LA04/2023/2290/F Withdrawn
14A KINCORA AVENUE STRANDTOWN BELFAST DOWN BT4 3DW
First floor extension to create a two storey dwelling and single storey side extension. Elevational changes.
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LA04/2023/2427/DC Granted
29 BRUCE STREET MALONE LOWER BELFAST ANTRIM BT2 7JD
Discharge of Condition 2 of LA04/2021/2242/F
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LA04/2022/2124/F Withdrawn
49 ARDMONAGH GARDENS BALLYMURPHY BELFAST ANTRIM BT11 8DX
Single storey extension to rear of property with new level access and some internal alterations.
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LA04/2023/2577/F Granted
16 ROSETTA DRIVE BALLYNAFOY BELFAST DOWN BT7 3HL
Single storey rear extension and associated alterations.
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LA04/2023/2305/F Granted
23 Cabin Hill Park, Belfast, BT5 7AL
Single storey side extension, new flat roof dormer to rear. Change of roof type from hipped to pitched.
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LA04/2022/2074/F Granted
19 Hawthornden Road Belfast BT4 3JU.
Single Storey Extension to the Rear. Associated Site Alterations and Erection of Single Storey Garden Room.
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LA04/2022/1907/F Granted
50 Bladon Drive Belfast BT9 5JN
Two storey rear extension (Kitchen, Family room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom)
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LA04/2022/1736/F Granted
18 Low Wood Park Belfast BT15 4BB.
Provision of 2 storey side and rear extension
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 225 22%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 233 23%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 577 56%
Planning agents in Belfast
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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TSA Planning Ltd 100% granted overall 73
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Gravis Planning Ltd 98% granted overall 51
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Bryson Architecture 94% granted overall 44
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Robert Gilmour Architects 100% granted overall 36
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Clyde Shanks Ltd 98% granted overall 33
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JEM Architectural Services Ltd 100% granted overall 28
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O'Toole & Starkey Ltd 96% granted overall 26
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Alskea Ltd 100% granted overall 26
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Applications by ward in Belfast
- Ballymacarrett 36
- Beersbridge 52
- Bellevue 30
- Belmont 33
- Belvoir 42
- Blackstaff 97
- Bloomfield (Belfast) 33
- Central 319
- Collin Glen 25
- Connswater 39
- Cregagh 30
- Duncairn 114
- Dunmurry 30
- Falls Park 29
- Finaghy 28
- Fortwilliam 27
- Garnerville 26
- Hillfoot 28
- Knock 67
- Ladybrook 25
- Lagmore 28
- Malone 118
- Musgrave 34
- New Lodge 30
- Orangefield 32
- Ormeau 39
- Ravenhill 26
- Rosetta 71
- Shaw's Road 30
- Stormont 54
- Stranmillis 75
- Sydenham 86
- Upper Malone 41
- Windsor 107
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Belfast decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Belfast decided 1035 planning applications. 98% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Belfast?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 101 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Belfast decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1035 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 22% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 44% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Belfast decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1403 decisions from Belfast between 2021 and 2026, out of 2,323 applications on record. Across that whole period 98% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Belfast?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 185 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Belfast's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Belfast: 2,323 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,035 decided, 98% approved, median 101 days to a decision. 1,611 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 1,403 in total, 98% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.