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289 NEWTOWNARDS ROAD BALLYMACARRET BELFAST DOWN BT4 1AG

Granted Belfast LA04/2023/3181/F Full

Works: New dwelling Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Change of Use from Vacant first and second floor storage to 2 self-contained apartments with walkway and enclosed staircase to the rear. New dormer windows to rear.

As published by the council, reference LA04/2023/3181/F

Application record

Reference
LA04/2023/3181/F
Type
Full
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted
Received
2 May 2023
Validated
27 Jun 2023
Decided
28 Nov 2025
Ward
Connswater
Postcode
BT4 1AG

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 May 2023

    Received by Belfast

  2. 27 Jun 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 17 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Documents

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22 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Belfast granted permission on 28 November 2025, 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.

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