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Belfast planning applications
1,601 applications. 98% approved. 93 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,601 planning applications from Belfast. 822 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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LA04/2026/1281/DC Awaiting decision
Lands at the Titanic Quarter, between Hamilton Road, Queens Road and Sydenham Road. Immediately NE, E and SE of Belfast Metropolitan College, approximately 150m SE of Titanic Hotel, 8 Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT.
Partial Discharge of condition 5 of Planning approval LA04/2026/0393/F - Verification Report
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LA04/2026/1284/F Awaiting decision
Cathedral Buildings, 60 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GT
Retention and refurbishment of the existing café, including associated internal alterations and the installation of external mechanical and ventilation equipment to the rear elevation of the building including extract fans, condenser unit and air conditioning unit.
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LA04/2026/1243/DC Awaiting decision
213 The Yard Gym Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1HB
Discharge of condition 3 - LA04/2022/0236/F - Acoustic Assessment
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LA04/2026/1245/DC Awaiting decision
213 The Yard Gym Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1HB
LA04/2022/0236/F -Discharge of Condtition 4 - Acoustic assessment
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LA04/2026/1235/F Awaiting decision
262 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1SD
Proposed single storey rear extension and conversion of domestic garage to utility room and store.
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LA04/2026/1233/F Awaiting decision
28 Queensberry Park, Belfast, BT6 0HN
Single storey rear extension to dwelling. Build up gable wall to allow for dormer to the rear of the dwelling for a roof space conversion. Installation of 3 no roof lights to the front of the dwelling and 1 no. Gable window and internal alterations
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LA04/2026/1227/NMC Awaiting decision
Airbus WPU, Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED
Non-Material Change to approval LA04/2019/2850/F- minor adjustments including slightly increased office area, changes to office elevations, change to roof profile of autoclave bay, addition of roof access stair to east elevation (of Phase 1A), and increase in comms room to east elevation (of Phase 1A).
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LA04/2026/1219/F Awaiting decision
96 Rosebery Road, Belfast, BT6 8JF
Replacement single storey rear extension
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LA04/2026/1231/F Awaiting decision
4 Norwood Court, Belfast, BT4 2ES
Single storey rear extension Installation of gable window. Removal of ensuite gable window and internal alterations.
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LA04/2026/1216/NMC Awaiting decision
1 Willesden Park, Belfast, BT9 5GX
Non Material Chnage to LA04/2024/0342/F: Addition of matching ground floor high level obscure window to match that already previously approved to elevation to provide improved symmetry to elevation and light to internal of extension.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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LA04/2026/0883/F Granted
9 Cranmore Park, Belfast, BT9 6JF
Section 54 application for variation of condition 3 of LA04/2024/1982/F - Retention of clear and obscure glazing within windows
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LA04/2026/0470/F Granted
2a Deramore Park, Belfast, BT9 5JT
Part-retrospective planning application for the removal of existing gates and hedge to facilitate widening of vehicular access. Installation of new sliding security/privacy gate.
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LA04/2026/0629/F Granted
Ulsterbus Ltd Europa Bus Centre 12-22 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AH
Temporary padel courts marquee office space, and retail containers, including fenced gates, internal site hoarding, outdoor seating, and landscaping. Extension to approved market under LA04/2025/0447/F.
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LA04/2026/0733/DC Decided
42-50 Ormeau Road, Belfast
Written declaration from the supplier and installation contractor of Ventilation and Window Specification Discharge of condition 5 - LA04/2024/0025/F
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LA04/2026/0774/F Granted
83 Wellington Park, Belfast, BT9 6DP
Internal and external alterations to 3no. Existing flats including new re-positioned rear external stairway and fenestration
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LA04/2026/0781/DCA Granted
83 Wellington Park, Belfast, BT9 6DP
Demolition works required for Internal and external alterations to 3no. Existing flats including new re-positioned rear external stairway and fenestration.
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LA04/2026/0820/F Granted
29 Dalebrook Park, Belfast, BT11 9EW
Two storey side and rear extension with patio
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LA04/2026/0983/A Granted
15-19 William Street South, Unit B, Belfast, BT1 4AR
3x signage, to include 1x projecting sign and 2x shop sign
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LA04/2026/0981/F Granted
15-19 William Street South, Unit B, Belfast, BT1 4AR
Alterations to shopfront, including relocation of enterance door, change of material and framing to side door, 3x signage and internal refurbishment
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LA04/2026/1056/A Granted
Unit 5, Donegall Arcade, 5-7 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GA
2 No. shop signs on the shop front fascia, 1 No. hanging projecting sign, 1 No. vinyl sign and 1 No. digital advertisement screen
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 202 25%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 201 24%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 419 51%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Belfast decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Belfast decided 822 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 93 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Belfast decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 822 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 25% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 49% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Belfast?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 184 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.
Cite these figures
Belfast: 1,601 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 822 decided, 98% approved, median 93 days to a decision. 1,601 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.