57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 2 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

  Submitted 23 Jul 2025 Full applications
• LA04/2025/1255/DCA Awaiting decision

  57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  Alterations to the shopfront including fentration changes to north and west elevation

  Submitted 23 Jul 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 23 Jul 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Site Inspection Complete.

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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 44 docs

• 57 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB

  LA04/2025/1255/DCA Submitted 23 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Alterations to the shopfront including fentration changes to north and west elevation

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 38 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

• Fountain House, Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5AB

  LA04/2024/1979/A Submitted 26 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  2 Shop sign, 2 Projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 10 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

• 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