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LA04/2025/1531/LBC

159-161 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1DT

Withdrawn Belfast Listed Building Consent

Proposal

Elevational alterations including 5 rooflights and internal alterations to faciliate a Change of Use of vacant first floor of former church building to 13no. bedroom hostel.

As published by the council, reference LA04/2025/1531/LBC

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Sep 2025

    Received by Belfast

  2. 9 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What withdrawal means

The process from here

The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.

The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.

About heritage and listed buildings applications

How this application type works

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

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  • 27 Osborne Park, Belfast, BT9 6JN

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    16 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • Bandstand, Ormeau Park, Ormeau Rd, Belfast, BT7 3GG

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