57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• LA04/2025/1254/F Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  New shopfront including new signage, fenestration alterations on north and west elevations

  Decided 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1256/A Granted

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  1 No. non-illuminated high level sign and 1x building signage comprising vertically arranged lettering mounted on the facade adjacent to the entrance (Amended Description)

  Decided 25 Sep 2026 Advertising

1. 23 Jul 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Site Inspection Complete.

4. 25 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

Belfast granted permission on 25 September 2026, 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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• 57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  LA04/2025/1254/F Submitted 23 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  New shopfront including new signage, fenestration alterations on north and west elevations

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 45 docs

• 57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  LA04/2025/1256/A Submitted 23 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  1 No. non-illuminated high level sign and 1x building signage comprising vertically arranged lettering mounted on the facade adjacent to the entrance (Amended Description)

  Granted Advertising 43 docs

• 5-7 Donegall Square North, BT1 5GB and 57-63 Donegall Place, BT1 5AG (amended address)

  LA04/2025/1726/F Submitted 15 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of 12 antennas (6 VF and 6 VMO2), 27 remote radio units (12 VF and 15 VMO2), two 300 mm transmission dishes, two GPS nodes, and five equipment cabinets. All equipment will be mounted on new steel support frames with associated cable management and safety systems, enclosed within two colour-matched GRP shrouds to minimise visual impact.

  Granted Full applications 42 docs

• Scottish Provident Building 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast, BT1 6JH

  LA04/2025/1497/LBC Submitted 8 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Repair and reinstatement of damaged sandstone elements to the external façades. Loose, delaminated and defective stone will be identified, removed, and replaced with new natural stone to match the existing in colour, texture and profile. Where appropriate, mortar repairs using lime-based mixes will be carried out to consolidate minor areas of surface loss. Open or defective joints will be raked out and repointed with lime mortar. Localised cleaning and biocide treatment will be undertaken. Temporary propping and crash decks will be installed where required to ensure safety during works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• Student Roost - Swanston House 41-45 Queen Street, Belfast, BT1 6ES

  LA04/2026/0713/F Submitted 15 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement of the existing management suite with 4no. additional student accommodation studios resulting in a total of 321 total bedspaces. Change of use of retail unit to resident gym, erection of entrance canopy, installation of air handling units and associated units.

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

• Fountain House, 17-19 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5AB

  LA04/2024/1442/A Submitted 21 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  2 No. Fascia shop signs, 2 No. Projecting signs

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• LA04/2026/0387/DCA Granted

  Arthur House, 24-26 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB

  Demolition of curtain walling on sixth floor and existing roof and plant area. demolition of curtain walling and glass balustrade on fourth floor front elevation (renewal of LA04/2021/1658/DCA) (amended description)

  Received 26 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1207/LBC Granted

  Wilmont House, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, 243 Upper Malone Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9LA

  Enabling works for safe access and asbestos removal to allow condition survey to occur.

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0267/LBC Granted

  St. Patricks Church Of Ireland Newtownards Road, Ballymacarrett, Belfast, BT4 1GZ

  Single storey link building extension between the existing church and church hall; external landscaping works including children’s play area, fencing and access ramp. External alterations with new window / door openings and internal alterations to the church hall. Provision of an external bin storage area.

  Received 13 Feb, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/0490/LBC Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  Proposed change of use from ground and first floor coffee shop to restaurant and takeaway including external alterations and associated external plant

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA04/2026/1694/LBC Awaiting decision

  39 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RX

  Change of use from offices on part ground floor and part second floor and Dental Surgery on first floor to provide Guest Accommodation (6 No. bedrooms). Proposal to include blocking up of 1 No. windows to rear yard side elevation

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings