50 Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, BT15 5AP

1. 2 Jul 2024

   Received by Belfast

2. 8 Jul 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 22 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.

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• 79 Willowbank Gardens, Skegoneill, Belfast, BT15 5AJ

  LA04/2025/1215/F Submitted 22 Jul 2025 74m away

  Change of use from 5-bedroom residential dwelling to 6-bedroom 12-person HMO. Erection of external walls, partial demolition to create dormer window and additional site works

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Demolition +1 26 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Willowbank Gardens, Belfast, BT15 5AH

  LA04/2025/1475/F Submitted 5 Sep 2025 212m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Change of use from residential house (C1) to 5 Bedroom, 5 -Person HMO (sui generis)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• Lands at the Waterworks Park, located off the Cavehill Road; and lands at Alexandra Park, located between Castleton Gardens and Deacon Street; extending along Castleton Gardens and Camberwell Terrace to the road junction approximately 30 metres to the north west of 347 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2HF

  LA04/2025/0012/F Submitted 20 Dec 2024 226m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~14 Feb

  Refurbishment and safety work to the Waterworks upper and lower reservoirs, and Alexandra Park Lake reservoir, to be complemented with wider environmental, landscape and connectivity improvements. The reservoir works comprise of a new overflow structure with reinforcement and protection of the return embankment parallel to the by-wash channel at Waterworks Upper reservoir. Repairs to the upstream face of Waterworks Lower reservoir with the addition of wetland planting to reduce the overall capacity of the reservoir. Removal of an existing parapet wall and embankment reinforcement at the Alexandra Park Lake reservoir. Improvements at Waterworks Park comprise the demolition of the existing Waterworks Bothy and replacement with a new building to include public toilets, Changing facilities, multi-purpose community room and kitchenette. Extension to existing Cavehill Road gatehouse building. Entrance improvements, new events space including multipurpose decking; resurfacing of footways; new pedestrian lighting along key routes; a dog park; replacement platforms and viewing area. New 3-on-3 basketball court; replacement surface to existing small sided 3G pitch; and upgrades to existing Queen Mary’s playground. Improvements at Alexandra Park include the resurfacing of footways; new pedestrian lighting along key routes; new reinforced grass event space; new lake viewing area; new public toilets and changing places; entrance improvements. 2no existing bridges replaced; new pedestrian entrance; reimagined peace wall; new multi-sport synthetic surface with cover; and upgrades to existing play parks. Streetscape improvements along Camberwell Terrace and Castleton Gardens include resurfacing of footways with new kerbs; resurfaced carriageways and new tactile paving at pedestrian crossings; and all associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 172 docs

• Public Footpath 33m from 364 Antrim Road, Belfast.

  LA04/2025/1519/A Submitted 11 Sep 2025 262m away

  Proposed Static Internally Illuminated Bus Shelter Advertisement (Retrospective)

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• Public Footpath 33m North East of No. 364 Antrim Road, Belfast.

  LA04/2025/1518/F Submitted 11 Sep 2025 262m away

  Retrospective relocation of bus shelter.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 8 Rosemount Gardens, Skegoneill, Belfast, BT15 5AG

  LA04/2026/0543/F Submitted 24 Mar 2026 263m away

  Partial demolition of existing rear return and erection of single storey extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 4 docs
  Small domestic

• LA04/2026/1006/F Granted

  5 Kingsway Gardens, Belfast, BT5 7DQ

  Rear extension and rear dormer. Existing roof to be re-tiled.

  26 May 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0784/F Granted

  67 Martinez Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5LY

  Retrospective raised patio to the rear of the property

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1520/F Awaiting decision

  64 Sandhurst Drive, Belfast, BT9 5AZ

  Demolition of existing garage and addition of two storey side and rear extension, including internal alterations.

  29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/2136/F Granted

  Parkdean Care Home 44 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AS

  Proposed creation of front and rear landscaped garden areas, alterations to ground levels, new garden building, new boundary fencing and landscaping.

  12 Dec 2025 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1018/F Granted

  5 Diamond Avenue, Belfast, BT10 0HG

  Single-storey front extension and fenestration changes (Amended description)

  28 May 2026 Full applications