539 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7GQ

1. 18 Jun 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 August 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Belfast took a median of 99 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Belfast for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Juice jar 539 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7GQ

  LA04/2025/2032/F Submitted 25 Nov 2025 0m away

  Retrospective alterations to shop front

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Pavement to the front of 537 Lisburn Road

  LA04/2026/0037/F Submitted 8 Jan 2026 18m away

  Use of Public Pavement to Accommodate Outdoor Seating Area Serving Adjacent Café

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 338 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 6GH

  LA04/2026/0154/F Submitted 26 Jan 2026 60m away

  Retention of retrospective works to Front Elevation including introduction of Takeaway Hatch, tiled cladding to ground floor facade and installation of crowd barriers to external entrance area.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 338 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 6GH

  LA04/2026/0028/A Submitted 22 Dec 2025 60m away

  2no. advertisements, 1x fascia signage and 1x projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• M & S 515 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7EZ

  LA04/2026/0434/A Submitted 6 Mar 2026 103m away

  Internal Window Graphic sign

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 28 Rathgar Street, Belfast, BT9 7GD

  LA04/2026/0964/F Submitted 23 May 2026 117m away

  Retrospective change of use from dwellinghouse (C1) to Short Term Let (Sui Generis)

  Granted Full applications 8 docs
  Domestic

• LA04/2026/1006/F Granted

  5 Kingsway Gardens, Belfast, BT5 7DQ

  Rear extension and rear dormer. Existing roof to be re-tiled.

  26 May 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0784/F Granted

  67 Martinez Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5LY

  Retrospective raised patio to the rear of the property

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1520/F Awaiting decision

  64 Sandhurst Drive, Belfast, BT9 5AZ

  Demolition of existing garage and addition of two storey side and rear extension, including internal alterations.

  29 Aug 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/2136/F Granted

  Parkdean Care Home 44 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AS

  Proposed creation of front and rear landscaped garden areas, alterations to ground levels, new garden building, new boundary fencing and landscaping.

  12 Dec 2025 Full applications
• LA04/2026/1018/F Granted

  5 Diamond Avenue, Belfast, BT10 0HG

  Single-storey front extension and fenestration changes (Amended description)

  28 May 2026 Full applications