Lands west of the junction of Durham Street and Glengall Street and to the east of Grand Central Station, Belfast

1. 13 Aug 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 17 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Belfast granted permission on 8 December 2025, 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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• Saltwater Square, adjacent to Belfast Grand Central Station

  LA04/2025/1886/NMC Submitted 5 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

  Non Material Change to Planning Application LA04/2017/1388/F- Changes to hardstanding, to a landscaped grass area in Plot 3B, levels review to remove steps to include level access throughout the Square. Further coordination of planter walls and changes to their footprint (due to existing services below). Removal of 1 x bike storage unit. Slight movement of Active Travel Centre out of future development plot.

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• Ulsterbus Ltd Europa Bus Centre 12-22 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AH

  LA04/2026/0629/F Submitted 1 Apr 2026 0.1 miles away

  Temporary padel courts marquee office space, and retail containers, including fenced gates, internal site hoarding, outdoor seating, and landscaping. Extension to approved market under LA04/2025/0447/F.

  Granted Full applications Extension 23 docs

• Site comprises elevations of Great Northern Car Park located above former Europa bus station concourse.

  LA04/2025/0760/A Submitted 12 May 2025 0.1 miles away

  1 Building wrap

  Refused Advertising 8 docs

• Ulsterbus Ltd Europa Bus Centre 12-22 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AH

  LA04/2026/0744/NMC Submitted 21 Apr 2026 0.1 miles away

  Non Material Change to Planning Application LA04/2025/0447/F to include a 4th layout option to be considered alongside previously approved layout options 1-3.

  Granted Amendments 2 docs

• Fitzwilliam Hotel 1-3 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7BQ

  LA04/2025/1653/F Submitted 30 Sep 2025 0.1 miles away

  Proposed 11 storey side and rear extension and alterations (internal and external) to the existing Fitzwilliam Hotel to provide additional 52 bedrooms conference / function facilities, a spa with 6 treatment rooms, a swimming pool and gym together with ancillary staff and administration facilities

  Granted Full applications Extension 49 docs

• Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT1 6DN

  LA04/2026/1172/LBC Submitted 26 Jun 2026 0.1 miles away

  Removal of existing windows to Athol Street Elevation and the installation of new windows and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• LA04/2025/1954/F Granted

  16 Sans Souci Park, Belfast, BT9 5BZ

  Solar Panels on the south facing roof slope

  Received 13 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0711/F Granted

  10 Casaeldona Rise, Belfast, BT6 9RA

  single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension; alterations to windows

  Received 15 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0421/F Withdrawn

  Footpath south of 272-274 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3EU

  Existing 11.5m lamp post to be removed and replaced with a 20m street pole with a wraparound cabinet. Proposed 9no. antennas, 2no. GPS nodes, 1no. bowler cabinet, 1no. cabinet, and ancillary upgrades thereto.

  Received 5 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2026/0374/F Granted

  17 Castlemore Avenue, Belfast, BT6 9RF

  Retention of lean to garage to side of dwelling and area of hardstanding to front (Amended Description and plans).

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• LA04/2025/0635/F Refused

  142 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 8ED

  Change of use from ground floor shop (A1) to studio apartment (C1) alterations to building facades and additional site works.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications