Fountain House, Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5AB

1. 26 Nov 2024

   Received by Belfast

2. 7 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 19 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 7 January 2025, 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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• John H Lunn (jewellers) Ltd, 2 Queens Arcade, Belfast, BT1 5FE

  LA04/2026/0900/F Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to Listed Buildings including internal reordering, amendments to façade, and new shopfront signage

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

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

  LA04/2026/0902/LBC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to Listed Buildings including internal reordering, amendments to façade, and new shopfront signage

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs

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

  LA04/2026/0901/A Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 15-19 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA

  LA04/2026/0472/F Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jun

  Proposed change of use to 15 & 17 Fountain Street from Vacant Body Jewellery Shop (Class A1) to Bar/Restaurant (Sui Generis) with units 15, 17 & 19 combined to form single unit. Replacement of shop fronts and signage to 15 & 17 Fountain Street. (Amended Plans)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 24 docs

• 15-19 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA

  LA04/2026/0558/DCA Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~18 May

  Removal of shop fronts and signs to 15 & 17 Fountain Street with internal demolitions

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 15 & 17 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA

  LA04/2026/0471/A Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~11 May

  2 Illuminated Shop signs (Amended Plans)

  Awaiting decision Advertising 13 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