53 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JH

1. 17 Apr 2023

   Received by Belfast

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 June 2023, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Belfast took a median of 106 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Belfast for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Belfast decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 113 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Knock Presbyterian Church 53 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JH

  LA04/2026/0691/A Submitted 13 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  3no. non-illuminated signs; 1no backlit sign

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• 51 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JH

  LA04/2026/1450/DCA Submitted 18 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  partial demolition of boundary wall

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 51 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JH

  LA04/2026/1484/F Submitted 18 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  New vehicular access and driveway; partial demolition of boundary wall

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 53 KNOCK ROAD BALLYCLOGHAN BELFAST BT5 6LB

  LA04/2025/1976/F Submitted 17 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  2-storey rear extension for lift shaft

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• 53 Knock Road, Belfast, BT5 6LB

  LA04/2026/0040/DCA Submitted 9 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Removal of external flight of steps by patio doors. Build up patio doors and form new patio door opening adjacent. Demolish wall below existing ground floor window to form access door into lift shaft (1st level). Remove existing window at first floor and partially build up to form second lift door opening (2nd level). Adapt existing window opening to form lift door opening (3rd level).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 78 Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 6JN

  LA04/2026/0522/F Submitted 19 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Partial demolition of existing single storey outbuildings, construction of new single storey side/rear extension, detached garage and general internal reconfiguration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 26 docs
  Small domestic

• LA04/2026/0387/DCA Granted

  Arthur House, 24-26 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB

  Demolition of curtain walling on sixth floor and existing roof and plant area. demolition of curtain walling and glass balustrade on fourth floor front elevation (renewal of LA04/2021/1658/DCA) (amended description)

  Received 26 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1207/LBC Granted

  Wilmont House, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, 243 Upper Malone Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9LA

  Enabling works for safe access and asbestos removal to allow condition survey to occur.

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2025/1255/DCA Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  Minor external and internal demolitions required to facilitate alterations to the shopfront and fenestration changes to north and west elevation (Amended Description)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0267/LBC Granted

  St. Patricks Church Of Ireland Newtownards Road, Ballymacarrett, Belfast, BT4 1GZ

  Single storey link building extension between the existing church and church hall; external landscaping works including children’s play area, fencing and access ramp. External alterations with new window / door openings and internal alterations to the church hall. Provision of an external bin storage area.

  Received 13 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0490/LBC Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  Proposed change of use from ground and first floor coffee shop to restaurant and takeaway including external alterations and associated external plant

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings