264 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1HD.

1. 26 Feb 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 11 Mar 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 May 2025, 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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