23 Donegall Road, Belfast, BT12 5JJ

1. 22 Oct 2024

   Received by Belfast

2. 5 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 20 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 5 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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• 176-186 Sandy Row, Belfast, BT12 5EY

  LA04/2026/1139/F Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  Proposed demolition of vacant shop units and erection of apartment development to comprise 11 no. units, bin storage, communal amenity space, landscaping, access and ancillary site works

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 29 docs
  Major scheme

• 14 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB

  LA04/2026/1415/A Submitted 7 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  4 Digital, 4 Prismatic, 4 Illuminated Shop signs

  Awaiting decision Advertising 3 docs

• No. 22 & 23 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB

  LA04/2026/0274/F Submitted 10 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  2 storey rear extension of existing premises, internal alterations, alterations to shopfront, and change of use of first and second floor from store to residential accommodation

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs

• Unit 6/7, Ascot House, 24-31 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB

  LA04/2024/1467/F Submitted 2 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Change of Use of Former Restaurant to a Retail Food Shop/Butcher/Deli/Bakery

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 30-44 Bradbury Place Belfast BT7 1RT.

  LA04/2022/1696/NMC Submitted 23 Aug 2022 150 yards away

  NMC to LA04/2017/2753/F.

  Withdrawn Amendments 27 docs

• Layalina Restaurant, 9 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JG

  LA04/2026/1555/F Submitted 2 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Retrospective change of use from café to hot food take away and restaurant

  Awaiting decision Full applications 4 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