The Soloist Building 1 Lanyon Place Belfast BT1 3LP.

1. 6 Oct 2022

   Received by Belfast

2. 14 Oct 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 May 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 19 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 12 May 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 49 OXFORD STREET, BELFAST, BT1 3LA

  LA04/2026/0363/A Submitted 23 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~1 May

  Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the Street Hub

  Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs

• 49 OXFORD STREET, BELFAST, BT1 3LA

  LA04/2026/0362/F Submitted 23 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 May

  Erection of a freestanding Street Hub, comprising of two digital 75-inch LCD display screens each side of the unit, to replace a BT Telephone Kiosk as existing.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• Royal Courts of Justice, May Street, Belfast, BT1 3JJ

  LA04/2024/1768/LBC Submitted 22 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Alterations to existing corridors to create fire compartmentation incorporating 5No. New hardwood double doors and associated stud walls.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 9 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3LP

  LA04/2026/1140/F Submitted 22 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Proposed change of use from offices on ground floor to retail, restaurant and residents’ gym. Alteration and change of use of fifth floor offices to accommodate apartments and removal of roof top plant floor and construction of apartments at existing plant floor level. Construction of two additional floors to accommodate apartments (105no. apartments in total). Alterations to re-configure and to provide new entrances and vertical circulation. Associated landscaping and services.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 45 docs
  Major scheme

• Hilton Hotel, 4 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3LP

  LA04/2025/2089/F Submitted 25 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Works include the removal of existing roof plant. Installation of a new structural frame to carry 8nr new air source heat pumps. Alongside this the existing flat-roof covering will be renewed and insulation upgraded.

  Granted Full applications Roofing 17 docs

• BT Riverside Tower 5 Lanyon Place Belfast BT1 3BT

  LA04/2022/1642/A Submitted 30 Aug 2022 200 yards away

  Externally mounted at high level illuminated sign. Built-up face-illuminated aluminum letters finished white all over. Pixel line to be built up aluminum painted 8no. colours and with translucent coloured vinyl to face.

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• LA04/2026/0489/A Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  1x illuminated fascia shop signs, 2 projecting signs & window vinyls

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0901/A Granted

  John H Lunn (jewellers) Ltd , 2 Queens Arcade, Belfast, BT1 5FE

  2x illuminated fascia, 1x projecting sign and alterations to 1x existing sign (amended description)

  Received 15 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1589/A Awaiting decision

  69 - 73 Glenmachan Street, Belfast, BT12 6JB

  The erection of a double sided full colour direct view outdoor LED digital signage display.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1574/A Awaiting decision

  The Royal Belfast Academical Institution College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DL

  Face-illuminated school crest enclosure (1750mm x 2200mm) featuring a graphic panel, above built-up metal dimensional lettering (485mm cap height) in a dark finish with LED halo illumination. All illumination is static. The crest and lettering are attached to the gable (south facing gable of new South Wing building which is under construction) with concealed, non-corrosive fixings.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 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)

  Received 24 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising