197 Sandown Road, Belfast, BT5 6GX

1. 1 Oct 2024

   Received by Belfast

2. 16 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 6 Kensington Gardens West, Belfast, BT5 6NQ

  LA04/2026/0650/F Submitted 1 Apr 2026 276m away

  Proposed single-storey extension to the rear of a detached dwelling, including internal alterations, and changes to existing openings in the existing house.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 Shandon Park Belfast BT5 6NX

  LA04/2022/2317/F Submitted 7 Dec 2022 340m away

  Roofspace conversion with dormer to side

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 42 Clara Park, Belfast, BT5 6FE

  la04/2026/0151/F Submitted 2 Feb 2026 415m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Apr

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extensions to make way for a proposed new single storey extension to the rear

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Kensington Gardens South, Belfast, BT5 6NN

  LA04/2026/1313/F Submitted 23 Jul 2026 430m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Two storey side extension with hipped roof and external brick finish to match existing. Extension to provide new kitchen, utility and WC to ground floor with bedroom and Ensuite to the proposed first floor plan. Existing detached garage to be converted to a garden room with separate storage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 8 docs

• 9 CLARA PARK BALLYCLOGHAN BELFAST DOWN BT5 6FD

  LA04/2023/2315/F Submitted 13 Dec 2022 487m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 62 Shandon Park, Belfast, BT5 6NY

  LA04/2025/1446/F Submitted 28 Aug 2025 490m away

  Single storey side/rear extension. Removal of existing rear windows and doors. Partial demolition of rear and side walls.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 10 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