5 Willowbank Gardens, Belfast, BT15 5AH

1. 5 Sep 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 25 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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

  LA04/2026/0543/F Submitted 24 Mar 2026 0.1 miles away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 294-296 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5AA

  LA04/2025/1423/F Submitted 12 Aug 2025 0.1 miles away

  Change of use from 18no. bedroom hostel (C2) to 10no. residential apartments (C1). 4no. 2-bedroom apartments and 6no. 1-bedroom apartments (2no. 1-bedroom apartments at Discounted Market Rent). Demolition of sections of building and external areas to provide 2-storey rear extensions, rear dormer and associated site works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 37 docs

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

  LA04/2025/1215/F Submitted 22 Jul 2025 0.1 miles 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

• 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 0.1 miles away

  98% 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

• 50 Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, BT15 5AP

  LA04/2024/1158/F Submitted 2 Jul 2024 0.1 miles away

  Demolition of existing rear wall and erection of single storey extension to rear of existing 3 storey townhouse. (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Glandore Avenue, Belfast, BT15 3FB

  LA04/2025/0555/F Submitted 26 Mar 2025 0.2 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~21 May

  New entrance to existing dwelling

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs
  Domestic

• 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