294-296 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5AA

1. 12 Aug 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 15 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 8 Rosemount Gardens, Skegoneill, Belfast, BT15 5AG

  LA04/2026/0543/F Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Partial demolition of existing rear return and erection of single storey extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Willowbank Gardens, Belfast, BT15 5AH

  LA04/2025/1475/F Submitted 5 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Change of use from residential house (C1) to 5 Bedroom, 5 -Person HMO (sui generis)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 17 docs

• Lands at the Waterworks Park, located off the Cavehill Road; and lands at Alexandra Park, located between Castleton Gardens and Deacon Street; extending along Castleton Gardens and Camberwell Terrace to the road junction approximately 30 metres to the north west of 347 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2HF

  LA04/2025/0012/F Submitted 20 Dec 2024 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~14 Feb

  Refurbishment and safety work to the Waterworks upper and lower reservoirs, and Alexandra Park Lake reservoir, to be complemented with wider environmental, landscape and connectivity improvements. The reservoir works comprise of a new overflow structure with reinforcement and protection of the return embankment parallel to the by-wash channel at Waterworks Upper reservoir. Repairs to the upstream face of Waterworks Lower reservoir with the addition of wetland planting to reduce the overall capacity of the reservoir. Removal of an existing parapet wall and embankment reinforcement at the Alexandra Park Lake reservoir. Improvements at Waterworks Park comprise the demolition of the existing Waterworks Bothy and replacement with a new building to include public toilets, Changing facilities, multi-purpose community room and kitchenette. Extension to existing Cavehill Road gatehouse building. Entrance improvements, new events space including multipurpose decking; resurfacing of footways; new pedestrian lighting along key routes; a dog park; replacement platforms and viewing area. New 3-on-3 basketball court; replacement surface to existing small sided 3G pitch; and upgrades to existing Queen Mary’s playground. Improvements at Alexandra Park include the resurfacing of footways; new pedestrian lighting along key routes; new reinforced grass event space; new lake viewing area; new public toilets and changing places; entrance improvements. 2no existing bridges replaced; new pedestrian entrance; reimagined peace wall; new multi-sport synthetic surface with cover; and upgrades to existing play parks. Streetscape improvements along Camberwell Terrace and Castleton Gardens include resurfacing of footways with new kerbs; resurfaced carriageways and new tactile paving at pedestrian crossings; and all associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 172 docs

• Public Footpath in Front of Sports Facility Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5BG

  LA04/2025/1354/F Submitted 14 Aug 2025 200 yards away

  The installation of a 20m high Monopole accommodating 6No. Antennas, 3No. RRUs, and 1No. 0.3m Transmission Dish. The proposal also involves ancillary development on the footpath in the form of the installation of 2No. equipment cabinets adjacent the pole location on Cavehill Road.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 79 Willowbank Gardens, Skegoneill, Belfast, BT15 5AJ

  LA04/2025/1215/F Submitted 22 Jul 2025 250 yards away

  Change of use from 5-bedroom residential dwelling to 6-bedroom 12-person HMO. Erection of external walls, partial demolition to create dormer window and additional site works

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Demolition +1 26 docs
  Domestic

• Waterworks Park boundary located immediately to the north of 260 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2AT, together with entrances to Alexandra Park at Parkside Gardens and immediately to the north of 19 Castleton Gardens, Belfast, BT15 3BY

  LA04/2025/2168/LBC Submitted 16 Dec 2025 300 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Feb

  Restoration and repair works to the existing historic railings, gates, and stone pillars located along the boundaries and at entrances to the Waterworks and Alexandra Park

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 10 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