Ewart Building (Corner of Franklin Street & McClintock Street), Belfast, BT2 7FE

1. 13 Sep 2024

   Received by Belfast

2. 19 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 19 December 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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• 3 BEDFORD SQUARE TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT2 7ES

  LA04/2022/2197/F Submitted 7 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use from retail unit to restaurant

  Granted Full applications 32 docs

• The Rooftop of The Ewart Building, 3 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EP

  LA04/2026/0891/F Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  The installation of a 16no. Antennas, 40no. Remote radio units (RRUs), and 2no. 300mm Dishes onto support poles atop the existing external plant wall. The installation of 6no. Cabinets and 1no. meter Cabinet onto proposed supporting steel grillage, and all ancillary works thereto.

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

• 29A Franklin Street, Belfast, BT2 7GG

  LA04/2024/1414/F Submitted 20 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  change of use from a sports gym (Sui Generis) to an office (Use Class A2)

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Loaf Cafe, The Ewart, Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7GP

  LA04/2026/0035/LBC Submitted 8 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Insertion of internal aluminium glazed bi-fold 4-leaf automatic doors with double glazed safety glass

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 20 Brunswick Street, Belfast, BT2 7GE

  LA04/2026/0562/A Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of replacement signs to include 4 No. building fascia signs (3 at high level, 1 at low level), 1 No. glazing signage and 1 No. plaque

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 34 docs

• Elms 1 McClintock Street, Belfast, BT2 7GL

  LA04/2026/0881/F Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul

  Proposed change of use of 245 rooms from PBMSA to short term let accommodation outside of term time (July and August)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

• LA04/2026/1736/A Awaiting decision

  8 Kennedy Way Industrial Estate Blackstaff Road, Ballymurphy, Belfast, BT11 9DT

  2 Hoarding

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/1256/A Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  1 No. non-illuminated high level sign and 1x building signage comprising vertically arranged lettering mounted on the facade adjacent to the entrance (Amended Description)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1706/A Awaiting decision

  Unit 14 Lg 1 Victoria Square, Belfast, BT1 4QG

  1 Shop sign

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1682/A Awaiting decision

  Asda Stores Ltd Unit 1 Westwood Shopping Centre, 51 Kennedy Way, Belfast, Bt11 9BQ

  1 Shop sign, 6 Forecourt signs.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1678/A Awaiting decision

  Site situated approximately 83m South-West of House of Sport, Malone Road, Belfast within the grounds of Queen's University Malone Playing Fields

  1 Shop sign

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising