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

This site has had 5 applications since 2024: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 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.

  Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/1757/DC Granted

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

  Discharge Condition 3 of LA04/2024/0344/F- Material samples.

  Decided 8 Dec 2025 Conditions
• LA04/2024/0432/DCA Granted

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

  Demolition of the school steward's house. The proposed demolition forms part of the overall RBAI Campus Vision proposal which is the subject of a related planning application (ref. LA04/2024/0344/F) and listed building consent application (ref. LA04/2024/0321/LBC) (amended description).

  Decided 21 Nov 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2024/0344/F Granted

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

  Construction of a new South Wing of the RBAI Campus to include multi-purpose dining hall, 15 general classrooms, a drama suite, a 25m swimming pool, a Board Room suite, living accommodation for the School Steward with PV panels on roof and new, small extension to the Soane Building, to provide improved accessibility and upgraded WC facilities, with associated refurbishment and re-modelling of first and second floor classrooms to the southern end of the Soane Building, the development of landscaped zones including the under-croft area at the Common Hall and new boundary treatment at Durham Street and demolition of the existing dining hall, swimming pool, school steward's house and W-Block.

  Decided 22 Nov 2024 Full applications

1. 20 Feb 2024

   Received by Belfast

2. 21 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• LA04/2024/0432/DCA Granted

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

  Demolition of the school steward's house. The proposed demolition forms part of the overall RBAI Campus Vision proposal which is the subject of a related planning application (ref. LA04/2024/0344/F) and listed building consent application (ref. LA04/2024/0321/LBC) (amended description).

  Decided 21 Nov 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

Belfast granted permission on 21 November 2024, 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.

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.

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

  LA04/2025/1757/DC Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge Condition 3 of LA04/2024/0344/F- Material samples.

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

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

  LA04/2024/0432/DCA Submitted 7 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of the school steward's house. The proposed demolition forms part of the overall RBAI Campus Vision proposal which is the subject of a related planning application (ref. LA04/2024/0344/F) and listed building consent application (ref. LA04/2024/0321/LBC) (amended description).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 12 docs

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

  LA04/2026/1574/A Submitted 8 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  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.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 7 docs

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

  LA04/2024/0344/F Submitted 20 Feb 2024 100 yards away

  Construction of a new South Wing of the RBAI Campus to include multi-purpose dining hall, 15 general classrooms, a drama suite, a 25m swimming pool, a Board Room suite, living accommodation for the School Steward with PV panels on roof and new, small extension to the Soane Building, to provide improved accessibility and upgraded WC facilities, with associated refurbishment and re-modelling of first and second floor classrooms to the southern end of the Soane Building, the development of landscaped zones including the under-croft area at the Common Hall and new boundary treatment at Durham Street and demolition of the existing dining hall, swimming pool, school steward's house and W-Block.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 83 docs

• Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT1 6DN

  LA04/2026/1172/LBC Submitted 26 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Removal of existing windows to Athol Street Elevation and the installation of new windows and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Third Floor, Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT1 6DN

  LA04/2026/1062/LBC Submitted 5 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Refurbishment and fit-out works to the third floor office accommodation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 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