147-151 North Street, Belfast, BT1 1NE

1. 11 Feb 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 3 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Land bounded by Library Street Stephen Street and Kent Street Belfast BT1 2JJ

  LA04/2022/1990/DC Submitted 28 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition no.4 - LA04/2015/0676/F

  Granted Conditions 20 docs

• Alma Place, 16 Library Street, Belfast, BT1 2JB

  LA04/2026/0716/F Submitted 13 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed change of use of 342 no. Student rooms to short term let accommodation outside of term time (July & August).

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• 8-10 Winetavern Street, Belfast, BT1 1JQ

  LA04/2026/0285/F Submitted 17 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed change of use from Vacant Office Space at first and second floors to an escape room

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• Boylesports Bookmakers 8-10 Winetavern Street, Belfast, BT1 1JQ

  LA04/2025/1802/A Submitted 27 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  One projecting signa and two shop signs

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 8-10 Winetavern Street, Belfast, BT1 1JQ

  LA04/2025/1789/F Submitted 24 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Change of use from Betting Office/Bookmakers to Fitness Studio

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 92-106 Royal Avenue - Former Bank of Ireland (B+ Listed Building) 89-129 North Street and 78-90 Union Street Belfast BT1 1DL

  LA04/2020/0354/PAN Submitted 10 Feb 2020 100 yards away

  The proposed mixed use re-development of the site, ranging between 5-9 stories over ground, will comprise new build floorspace of Class B1(a) office, Class C1 residential apartments, a hotel (sui generis), active ground floor uses including retail (A1), restaurants, cafes and bars (sui generis), with associated parking and related access for the redevelopment.

  Granted New dwelling 3 docs

• LA04/2025/1410/F Granted

  40 Sydenham Park, Belfast, BT4 1PW

  2 storey side extension. Widening of driveway

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1117/F Withdrawn

  3 Clara Crescent Upper, Belfast, BT5 5EQ

  Change of use from 4 bed dwelling to 5 bed / 5 person HMO including single storey extension to kitchen

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• la04/2026/0151/F Granted

  42 Clara Park, Belfast, BT5 6FE

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

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1426/F Granted

  6 North Sperrin, Belfast, BT5 7HU

  Single storey rear and side extension and new rear patio. Demoliton of existing garage.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1219/F Granted

  96 Rosebery Road, Belfast, BT6 8JF

  Replacement single storey rear extension

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications