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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Saltwater Square, adjacent to Belfast Grand Central Station

  LA04/2025/1886/NMC Submitted 5 Nov 2025 50 yards 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 100 yards 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

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

  LA04/2026/1675/F Submitted 18 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Temporary Ferris Wheel

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• Murrays Exchange, 1 Linfield Road, Belfast, BT12 5DR

  LA04/2024/1405/PAN Submitted 20 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Erection of purpose-built managed student accommodation (comprising clusters and studios) including landscaped courtyards, communal facilities, and all other associated site and access works.

  Granted 2 docs

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

  LA04/2025/0760/A Submitted 12 May 2025 150 yards 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 150 yards 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

• 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