The Lockhouse 13 River Terrace Belfast BT7 2EN

1. 29 Aug 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 17 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 5 May 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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• Lands approx. 35m North-East of 60 River Terrace, Belfast, bounded by the Lagan Walkway

  LA04/2025/1608/F Submitted 19 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Proposed two-storey boat store, including ancillary office and workshop.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• Ground Floor Unit, 16 Cromac Place, Belfast, BT7 2JB

  LA04/2025/1439/F Submitted 2 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Change of use from ground floor office space to cafe unit, new front door to cafe unit and construction of a bin storage area. (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• NEW FOOT BRIDGE BETWEEN THE GAS WORKS AND ORMEAU EMBANKMENT Ormeau Embankment, Belfast, BT6 8LT

  LA04/2023/2835/NMC Submitted 8 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  This is an application for approval of a non-material change to LA04/2015/0405/F, which was Determined on 25 May 2015. The original application Decision Notice relates to the construction or a pedestrian and cycle bridge (5.0m between parapets) with combined foot and cycle ramps from close to a railway underpass on west bank to the quay on east bank; pedestrian and cycle links to existing routes, car park, storm drainage, lighting and landscaping, located at Lower Ormeau Embankment and River Terrace. At the time of the original planning application (2015), DfI Rivers advised the bridge design needed to be developed to cope with a design flood level of 3.77m AOD. The minimum bridge deck soffit level was therefore designed to 3.8m AOD, to account for this. Following further consultations in late 2022, DfI Rivers advised the minimum soffit level previously advised, represents the predicted 1-in-200 year sea level at this location. However, this does not take account of climate change or wave action. They further advised that in order to take full account of these additional factors, it will be necessary to raise the minimum bridge soffit level by around 400mm, to 4.20M AOD. This level also allows the bridge infrastructure to tie in with the design levels being used for the Belfast Tidal Project. This project is constructing new flood protection walls along the River Lagan which can ultimately be raised to 4.2M AOD and the project is currently onsite. The change in minimum, bridge soffit level from 3.8M to 4.2M AOD, will have the following impacts on the bridge design, which are considered by the applicant to be non-material changes: 1. The bridge deck and both the cable-stay towers will each be raised by 400mm. This will ensure the pleasing aesthetic shape of the bridge structure and the maximum longitudinal gradients for non-mobile users, are maintained. Raising the minimum soffit level of the bridge deck by 400mm will also have a positive impact for those using the river. The towers are 25M high at present and so it is considered raising them by 400mm is a non-material change, that will not adversely affect users of the footbridge, the river or any other stakeholder. 2. The approach ramp to the footbridge on the north side of west bank, will need to be extended by 8M to accommodate the maximum longitudinal gradient for cyclists identified in current cycling design guidance. Whilst this very small area is outside the footprint of the original application, the extension to the ramp is so small the applicant considers it to be a non-material change that will not adversely affect users of the footbridge, the river or any other stakeholder.

  Granted Amendments Extension 7 docs

• Lands located on the Gasworks central green space, North of 2-20 Cromac Place and East of 1 Cromac Quay and also includes the Gasworks pedestrian / cycling link to the Lagan towpath

  LA04/2024/2152/F Submitted 29 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Landscaping works including relaying of pathways and grass lawns, raised grass terrace, additional planting beds, additional seating, lighting features, artwork and associated works.

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• FinTru House 1 Cromac Avenue, Belfast, BT7 2JAbgfbgbgfbfbfbhh

  LA04/2026/0552/F Submitted 13 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Provision of 4nr steel access hatches to the roof. An access hatch will be located behind the parapet on each pitch to facilitate access for maintenance. A lanyard fall arrest system will also be installed.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Halifax Building, 24 Cromac Place, Building, BT7 2JB

  LA04/2025/2215/F Submitted 19 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  Proposed change of use from offices to nursing home comprising 156 no. bedrooms, ancillary scanning unit and all associated accommodation including dining/ café areas, day rooms and lounges, hairdressers, cinema rooms, treatment rooms and internal courtyard. The proposal also includes ancillary offices, landscaping, cycle parking, external alterations and all other site and associated works.

  Granted Full applications 38 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