Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University, 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

1. 18 Sep 2025

   Received by Belfast

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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• Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2197/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  One Building Sign

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Queen's University Belfast 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/1846/F Submitted 31 Oct 2025 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Dec

  2100mm high totem signage structure for permanent digital signage installation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2199/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  Erection of a new 5.2m high Totem Sign.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Whitla Medical Building 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2190/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  Installation of a high level sign fixed to the western elevation of the building.

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Queen's University Belfast School of Pharmacy, 97 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 7BL

  LA04/2025/2195/A Submitted 19 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  Two Building Signs

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• 92-96 Lisburn Road, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 6AG

  LA04/2026/0320/A Submitted 23 Feb 2026 0.1 miles away

  1 Vertical non-digital Totem sign

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• LA04/2026/0489/A Granted

  18-22 Castle Place, Belfast, BT1 1GB

  1x illuminated fascia shop signs, 2 projecting signs & window vinyls

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/0901/A Granted

  John H Lunn (jewellers) Ltd , 2 Queens Arcade, Belfast, BT1 5FE

  2x illuminated fascia, 1x projecting sign and alterations to 1x existing sign (amended description)

  Received 15 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1589/A Awaiting decision

  69 - 73 Glenmachan Street, Belfast, BT12 6JB

  The erection of a double sided full colour direct view outdoor LED digital signage display.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2026/1574/A Awaiting decision

  The Royal Belfast Academical Institution College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DL

  Face-illuminated school crest enclosure (1750mm x 2200mm) featuring a graphic panel, above built-up metal dimensional lettering (485mm cap height) in a dark finish with LED halo illumination. All illumination is static. The crest and lettering are attached to the gable (south facing gable of new South Wing building which is under construction) with concealed, non-corrosive fixings.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• LA04/2025/2021/A Withdrawn

  Advertising Site, north side of Albertbridge Road and adjoining East Belfast Enterprise Park.

  Replacement of the existing 'classic' Panel no 2 at Albertbridge Road Advertising Site with a digital display (same size and position)

  Received 24 Nov, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising