38-40 University Road and 3 Mount Charles, Belfast, BT7 1NH

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• LA04/2024/1560/LBC Granted

  38-40 University Road and 3 Mount Charles, Belfast, BT7 1NH

  External building signage - 1no small plaque mounted at Visitor Entrance on 38-40 university Road

  Decided 30 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 16 Sep 2024

   Received by Belfast

2. 3 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 20 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 4 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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• 38-40 University Road and 3 Mount Charles, Belfast, BT7 1NH

  LA04/2024/1560/LBC Submitted 16 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  External building signage - 1no small plaque mounted at Visitor Entrance on 38-40 university Road

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 5-19 Mount Charles Belfast BT7 1NY

  LA04/2026/0945/LBC Submitted 21 May 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  Conversion of existing buildings to accommodate educational, research & event space with ancillary office and meeting rooms. Other ancillary development including public realm and repointing of the rear façade on properties 11-19 Mount Charles.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 1 doc

• 5-19 Mount Charles Belfast BT7 1NY

  LA04/2026/1032/F Submitted 21 May 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  Conversion of existing buildings to accommodate educational, research & event space with ancillary office and meeting rooms. Other ancillary development including public realm and repointing of the rear façade on properties 11-19 Mount Charles.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 68 docs

• 45-47 University road University Road, Belfast, BT7 1ND

  LA04/2023/3129/LBC Submitted 25 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  2no. advertisement panels and lighting fixings attached to the front façade and proposed 2no. large Umbrellas (Jumbrellas) and 2 associated advertisements. (Amended Site Description & Retrospective)

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 45 - 47 university road University Road, Belfast, BT7 1ND

  LA04/2023/2800/F Submitted 2 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  2 Large umbrellas (Jumbrellas) fixed to a concrete base (Amended Site Description.) (Retrospective)

  Refused Full applications 20 docs

• Crescent Church, 6 University Road, BT7 1NH

  LA04/2024/1626/LBC Submitted 27 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  General maintenance repairs to gutters, stonework and pointing. Removal of cement based pointing and replacement with lime based pointing. Repair of damaged dressed stone

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• LA04/2026/0489/A Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  1x illuminated fascia shop signs, 2 projecting signs & window vinyls

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0901/A Granted

  John H Lunn (jewellers) Ltd , 2 Queens Arcade, Belfast, BT1 5FE

  2x illuminated fascia, 1x projecting sign and alterations to 1x existing sign (amended description)

  Received 15 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1589/A Awaiting decision

  69 - 73 Glenmachan Street, Belfast, BT12 6JB

  The erection of a double sided full colour direct view outdoor LED digital signage display.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 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.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/2021/A Withdrawn

  Advertising Site, north side of Albertbridge Road and adjoining East Belfast Enterprise Park.

  Replacement of the existing 'classic' Panel no 2 at Albertbridge Road Advertising Site with a digital display (same size and position)

  Received 24 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising